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In support of Self-sufficiency

The Local Knowledge; Global Goals project prioritizes local Indigenous knowledge and gender equality to build conservation capacity in order to improve the sustainable managem... The Local Knowledge; Global Goals project prioritizes local Indigenous knowledge and gender equality...

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In support of Sustainability

The Local Knowledge; Global Goals project prioritizes local Indigenous knowledge and gender equality to build conservation capacity in order to improve the sustainable managem... The Local Knowledge; Global Goals project prioritizes local Indigenous knowledge and gender equality...

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The Next Generation of Conservation

By Sherling Guerrero Fenandez Grade 10 student, San Andres, BOSAWAS, Nicaragua I was born in the San Andres community in the BOSAWAS. I really like living in my community, bec... By Sherling Guerrero Fenandez Grade 10 student, San Andres, BOSAWAS, Nicaragua I was born in the San...

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Local Producers; Food Sovereignty

Many families in the BOSAWAS, Nicaragua live a subsistence lifestyle by both growing small crops and raising a few farm animals. These subsistence farmers simply produce what ... Many families in the BOSAWAS, Nicaragua live a subsistence lifestyle by both growing small crops and...

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Care-takers of the Community

Rosa Emilia rocks back on her red plastic chair, gestures wildly with her arms as she recounts stories of her 45+ years as a midwife, and fills her front porch with the joy of... Rosa Emilia rocks back on her red plastic chair, gestures wildly with her arms as she recounts stori...

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Miskito Indigenous Women Unite for their Rights

It’s evening in the BOSAWAS, and I write the unfamiliar (and lengthy) names of the women participants of the WIMPA assembly — a gathering of the Indigenous Women’s Organ... It’s evening in the BOSAWAS, and I write the unfamiliar (and lengthy) names of the women parti...

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Mothers. Leaders. Advocates

MOTHERS. Drying tears and kissing things better, sure. Working inside and outside the home to support their family’s financial, emotional, and physical well-being – you ... MOTHERS. Drying tears and kissing things better, sure. Working inside and outside the home to suppor...

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Building Conservation Capacity

Our latest initiative in the BOSAWAS biosphere of Nicaragua, Local Knowledge; Global Goals, allows individuals to document environmental and human rights information and to co... Our latest initiative in the BOSAWAS biosphere of Nicaragua, Local Knowledge; Global Goals, allows i...

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Art. Education. Creativity!

There is no ‘i’ in team. But there is an ‘A‘ in STEAM! During our recent field visit, our team partnered with Funarte (refreshing our long-time relatio... There is no ‘i’ in team. But there is an ‘A‘ in STEAM! During our recent fie...

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Grace

Grace doesn’t hesitate when she speaks. It is clear that she cherishes her home — the BOSAWAS. Full of forests, landscapes, traditions, nature-loving people and culture,... Grace doesn’t hesitate when she speaks. It is clear that she cherishes her home — the BOSAWAS....

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