Biodiversity Awareness Campaign
The proponent carried out fund raising activities and produced awareness materials to promote the Dana Reserve which was supported by a GEF macro project. The NGO later used the generated funds to restore historical and cultural heritage of the reserve and improve the quality of life of residents by promoting eco-tourism in the area.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Friends of Dana C/o Royal Society for the Conservation of Na
Country:
Jordan
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 18,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 15,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 10,000.00
Project Number:
GEF-JOR-92-G51-10
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
After coming back to the village, some of the residents found jobs in the food processing and traditional silver and copper decoration and jewellery work and other facilities managed by the Reserve.
Gender Focus
Both men and women benefited from the improve conditions in Dana, at least 6 women are now working in the different facilities.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Anas Abdel Raouf Khasawneh
Phone:
00962/6/5100420 Ext: 246
Fax:
00962/6/5100430
Email:
Ms. Salsabeel Shishani
Email:
Address
UNDP Jordan/ shmeisani, Ishaq Al Edwan street/ P.O.Box 941631
Amman, Arab States, 11183
Amman, Arab States, 11183
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