Contribution: International Development Assistance Program
Ya'axche Conservation Trust
$49,999.00
Empowering youths of the Maya Golden Landscape for environmental conservation
FY 2024-25 · 2024-12-13
Summary
This project aims to empower 65 indigenous youths of 5 Maya Golden Landscape, Belize watershed communities through training and mentorship in watershed monitoring and environmental advocacy. By building their skills and knowledge, the organization aims to ensure equal, gender-inclusive participation and representation of youths who can lead conservation efforts and secure sustainable, nature-based livelihood opportunities for future generations.
Department
Program
International Development Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda, BZ
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
7463733 P015266001
Agreement Start Date
2024-12-13
Agreement Title
Empowering youths of the Maya Golden Landscape for environmental conservation
Agreement Title (French)
Autonomisation des jeunes de Maya Golden Landscape pour la conservation environnementale
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$49,999.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project aims to empower 65 indigenous youths of 5 Maya Golden Landscape, Belize watershed communities through training and mentorship in watershed monitoring and environmental advocacy. By building their skills and knowledge, the organization aims to ensure equal, gender-inclusive participation and representation of youths who can lead conservation efforts and secure sustainable, nature-based livelihood opportunities for future generations.
Description (French)
Le projet vise à autonomiser 65 jeunes autochtones de 5 communautés du bassin hydrographique de Maya Golden Landscape, Belize par le biais d'une formation et d'un mentorat en matière de surveillance du bassin hydrographique et de défense de l'environnement. En renforçant leurs compétences et leurs connaissances, l'organisation vise à assurer une participation et une représentation égales, tenant compte des différences entre les sexes, des jeunes qui peuvent mener des efforts de conservation et garantir des moyens de subsistance durables et fondés sur la nature pour les générations futures.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of the project include: (1) improved ability to actively monitor freshwater health of 4 watersheds in the Maya Golden Landscape; (2) enhanced empowerment of environmental groups in climate change education, environmental advocacy and conservation storytelling techniques; and (3) increased knowledge exchange within 3 communities through the creation of co-created and led youth forums.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats escomptés de ce projet comprennent : 1) amélioration de la capacité des jeunes à surveiller activement la santé de l'eau douce de 4 bassins versants dans le Maya Golden Landscape; 2) renforcement de capacités des groupes environnementaux en matière d'éducation au changement climatique, de défense de l'environnement et de techniques de narration de la conservation; 3) augmentation de l'échange de connaissances au sein de 3 communautés grâce à la création de forums de jeunes co-créés et dirigés par eux.
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
International Development Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d'aide au développement international
Program Purpose
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Program Purpose (French)
L’objectif princial du programme d’aide au développement international du Ministère est de réduire la pauvreté pour les populations qui vivent dans les pays où Affaires mondiales Canada se livre au développement international.
Recipient City
Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda
Recipient Country
BZ
Recipient Legal Name
Ya'axche Conservation Trust
Recipient Type
O
Reference Number
064-2024-2025-Q3-00121