Project Location: Khafr Village (Lat: 31.322984; Long: 51.767578)

In the intervention by Fars Green Center and SGP, ?Dena in 2002 and Empowerment of the Local Community? (IRA-G52-2002-012), a total of 39 local youths from 17 villages of the Dena Region received the initial training in eco-tourism. Through its advocacy activities Fars Green Center was able to mobilize funds from the Iran Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) to provide these tour guides with advanced training to obtain official permits in tourism. ICHTO will provide the funds for the venue, educational material and trainers to hold 3 workshops (each 10 days) in Yasouj and SGP will contribute for the travel expenses of the local tour guides. Fars Green Center has been chosen by these communities to liaise between the different parties, coordinate the logistics for the trainees and report to SGP on the progress of the activities. The selection of the trainees will be in consultation with Fars Green Center among the 39 people with seven trainees from Khafr Community who have been the most active and have also received further training in project formulation and participatory approaches in the workshops by the ?Capacity Building Project for SGP Grantees? (IRA-G52-2003-029). This project will be executed by Khafr Village Active Core and Fars Green Center will overlook the activities.