Organisational Profile
The organization aims to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds in adopting sustainable practices for the responsible use of natural resources, thereby enhancing human wellbeing and future prosperity. Its mission is to advocate for sustainable forest management and alternative sustainable use practices, mobilize resources, and enhance capabilities for the effective functioning of Concerned Citizens of Atewa Landscape (CCL) and target communities. Additionally, the organization focuses on ensuring the sustainable management of water systems to support diverse livelihood options for communities near forested areas.
Project Overview
The Atewa Range Forest Reserve in Ghana is crucial for biodiversity and water supply but is threatened by bauxite mining. The Concerned Citizens of Atewa Landscape (CCAL) seeks to protect it through community empowerment and advocacy. Project objectives include training members in evidence-gathering, conducting awareness campaigns, and developing advocacy materials.
Outputs:
- Workshop on evidence gathering for 49 CCAL members.
- Distribution of 1,330 educational brochures.
- Seven radio discussions on Agoo FM.
- Broadcast of pre-recorded advocacy messages.
- Community sessions using the documentary “Poison for Gold” in ten communities.
- Creation of an active website and social media for CCAL.
- Regular updates shared on these platforms.
Outcomes:
- CCAL members can identify and report illegal activities.
- Commitment from traditional leaders and community members to protect the forest.
- Increased public understanding of mining’s impacts.
- Broad support for advocacy efforts and willingness to engage in conservation.
- Greater appreciation for the ecosystem services of Atewa Forest.
- Enhanced visibility of CCAL’s work locally and internationally.
- Over a thousand people informed about the forest’s importance.
- Improved community engagement through digital platforms, expanding advocacy reach.
€956 raised locally for project activities.
