FPT – Fundação Príncipe Trust

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Who are we?

Fundação Príncipe is a local NGO based in Príncipe Island (São Tomé & Príncipe, west Africa) that works to promote the sustainable economic and social development of the island communities with the protection of the natural resources and the conservation of the island biodiversity.

Objectives

– Knowledge about Príncipe’s biodiversity expanded and used to influence decision-making processes;

– Illegal and harmful practices to Príncipe’s biodiversity reduced and Local consumption practices improved;

– Increased sustainability of the Príncipe Trust

Nos actions

  • Develop a plan for data collection and analysis & Strengthen and develop new partnerships and exchanges in our current projects
  • Influence decision-making at government level, informed by data analysis shared  adapting the language and making data more accessible to the general public e and other stakeholders
  • Strengthen  campaigns and promotion of the legislation on – and alternatives to – practices that are illegal or harmful to biodiversity, for and with the communities
  • Invest in the development of employment opportunities associated to nature conservation
  • Build capacity of staff according to a capacity needs assessment for the whole organisation and develop and implement a financial sustainability plan