Building Community Fire Fighting Capacity
Organization information
Ya'axche Conservation Trust
Location: Punta Gorda, Belize
Summary
Over the past couple of years, rural communities and protected areas across southern Belize have experienced an increased number of run-away agricultural fires and wildfires, which impact and have the potential to destroy farms, forest habitats and livelihoods. Through the capacity-building of local community members, educating local youth and provisioning of equipment, Ya'axche aims to increase awareness, responsiveness and preparedness towards the ever-increasing fire threats facing Belize.
Project locations
Belize