Tag: Economy

Harnessing Indigenous Traditional Knowledge for Climate Change Adaptation

Soutenu par le Pawanka Fund et mis en œuvre par AIWO-CAN, ce projet vise à valoriser les savoirs traditionnels des communautés autochtones pour renforcer leur adaptation aux changements climatiques, améliorer la résilience énergétique des ménages et promouvoir des pratiques d’élevage durable, avec un accent particulier sur les femmes.
Integrated Forest Landscape Management in the Cameroon Basin of the Congo

From 2023 to 2024, the African Indigenous Women Organization – Central African Network (AIWO-CAN) implemented a series of targeted awareness and engagement activities under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) 7 Congo Basin Impact Program in Cameroon. The initiative aimed to strengthen integrated forest landscape management, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources while safeguarding the rights and livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (PACLs) surrounding Campo Ma’an National Park.
Empowerment of Indigenous Women in Africa and Asia

This project aimed to strengthen the empowerment of Indigenous women in Africa and Asia through institutional capacity building, strategic planning, regional coordination, and advocacy, particularly in the context of increased vulnerabilities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economic Empowerment of Indigenous Women and Girls and Institutional Strengthening of AIWO-CAN as a Strategy to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Cameroon

This three-year programme aimed to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) in Indigenous communities by fostering economic empowerment, strengthening institutional capacity, improving climate resilience, and enhancing access to vocational skills and livelihoods. The programme prioritized the needs of women and girls in marginalized communities, addressing structural inequalities and promoting sustainable, community-led solutions.