The BIO Community Project, a collaboration between the National Sustainable Development Fund (FNDS) and the Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity (BIOFUND), kicked off with the capacity building of 21 members of Community Associations in financial management. The event took place from October 17 to 19 in the city of Maputo and focused on administrative and financial practices aligned with the BIOFUND Project Implementation Procedures Manual.

António Carlos Camisa, President of the Nhabaua Natural Resource Management Association, emphasized the importance of the initiative: “With this training, we will improve the functioning of our Association, ensure accurate reporting, and expand our income-generating activities. The project funds will allow us to acquire equipment for honey production and processing, benefiting the entire community.”

The main objective of the BIO Community Project is to strengthen Community Associations in conservation areas, promoting active participation in the provision of products and services within the biodiversity conservation sector. The training aims to ensure that project activities are effective, benefiting both local communities and biodiversity.

The project focuses on the Elephant Coast Landscapes, Chimanimani, and the Marromeu Complex, specifically in the districts of Matutuine, Sussundenga, Marromeu, Cheringoma, and Muanza. This initiative is part of Component 3 of the MozBio2 Project, which is dedicated to promoting integrated rural development compatible with biodiversity conservation.

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