In our Community
Development Program
We strive to alleviate the strain on marine ecosystems while safeguarding the well-being of local communities.
We aim to foster resilient and environmentally conscious communities that coexist harmoniously with
their coastal ecosystems.
143
Program Participants
Reach
-2024
278
Visitors at the
CRCR
-2024
2
POP Scholarships
- 2024
We achieve this through 3 main components
Capacity Building
Protect our Pride
As part of our Protect Our Pride program, we offer scholarships to local youth to obtain a Dive Master or Instructor degree, which opens the door to employment opportunities in the dive industry.
Skills development and conservation: We’re working with Infop (National Vocational Training Institute) to integrate environmental awareness into the curriculums of the courses related to tourism.
Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Tourism
Community Tourism
Our goal is to promote entrepreneurship in local communities through the implementation of tourism units, creating ecological and community tours.
Environmental stewardship
Community Patrols
We’re training community environmental ambassadors in a comprehensive and engaging manner to actively monitor and protect their coastal marine ecosystems.
CRCR Educational Tours
Carrying out educational tours for locals and visitors, highlighting the importance of the ecosystems of the Bay Islands National Marine Park and our organization's efforts to restore the coral reefs.
Educational Talks
We’re hosting interactive talks with tour guides, students and visitors on promoting how to be a responsible visitor and citizen, and the conservation of our island's natural beauty.
Meet the Team
Are you interested in partnering with us and helping local communities?
Please contact us!