In Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, communities are learning to live alongside pumas and endangered tapirs. This project will expand a proven coexistence model through environmental education and sustainable livelihoods. We will engage 100 students and train local guides, turning wildlife conservation into opportunity while protecting biodiversity and improving community well-being.
Communities near Corcovado National Park face growing conflict with wildlife like pumas and endangered tapirs. Historically, poverty led to hunting and habitat loss. While some communities have shifted to coexistence through ecotourism, many still lack education and economic alternatives. As wildlife moves beyond protected areas, animals are at risk, threatening biodiversity and local livelihoods.
This project will expand a proven coexistence model by combining environmental education and sustainable livelihoods. We will deliver workshops in six communities, engage over 100 students, and train local people as nature guides. By turning conservation into economic opportunity, communities will reduce hunting, protect wildlife, and strengthen coexistence with pumas and tapirs.
This project will create a replicable model of coexistence between communities and wildlife. By empowering people with knowledge and income opportunities, it will reduce hunting and protect biodiversity over time. Trained guides and educated youth will become conservation leaders, ensuring that pumas and tapirs are protected while communities thrive.
Support this important cause by creating a personalized fundraising page.
Start a Fundraiser
