Elders and Youth for the Conservation of the Snow Leopard and its Habitat Project
The Project objective was to conserve and protect the snow leopard and its habitat by creating a dialogue between cultural and spiritual practitioners, between community elders and youth, and between students and local people to launch initiatives called "Friends of LOSL".
Implementation period: June 15, 2019 - July 14, 2020
Participants:
Team leader Raimbekov Japarkul - spiritual practitioner
Kutman - improvisational poet
Temirbekova Gulmira - coordinator
Partners:
The results of the project:
The Project objective was to conserve and protect the snow leopard and its habitat by creating a dialogue between cultural and spiritual practitioners, between community elders and youth, and between students and local people to launch initiatives called "Friends of LOSL".
Implementation period: June 15, 2019 - July 14, 2020
Participants:
Team leader Raimbekov Japarkul - spiritual practitioner
Kutman - improvisational poet
Temirbekova Gulmira - coordinator
Partners:
- Kyrgyz El Akyl Kazyna Pastoral Network (KEAK - Network of custodians of traditional knowledge)
- Council of local elders - aksakals;
- Local Women's Committee, Youth Committee
- Local authorities, schools, educational institutions
- KIDC "Aikol".
The results of the project:
- The population was informed about the sacral significance of the snow leopard, taboos and TK on fauna and flora associated with the natural habitat of the snow leopard;
- Local NGOs, community leaders, women and youth committees and media were sensitized about LOSL activities and initiatives in the participating countries;
- "Friends of LOSL" groups were formed to support the initiatives conducted by Japarkul and RDF on snow leopard conservation;
- TV and radio programs featuring Japarkul were organized, as well as interviews in local newspapers;
- Meetings in local communities and educational institutions were held.