THE FIELD CONSERVATION HEROES PROGRAM (FCHP)
About the FCHP
At ABOYERD, we believe that bridging the wide gap that exists between classroom conservation (theory) and field conservation (which most conservation-related university programs in Cameroon have failed to consider) is imperative in grooming young conservationists who will serve as true environmental doctors in the field.
ABOYERD’s FCHP has been designed to provide conservation enthusiasts with theoretical knowledge, field experience, and the necessary exposure that will enable them to make an excellent professional career in the field of conservation.
Under this program, ABOYERD is carrying out activities, including but not limited to the following:
- Lending out research equipment (at little cost) to graduate students who cannot afford them in order to support them carry out their research work.
- Recruiting young graduates to serve as interns in our programs during which they gain field experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of conservation projects. The program also exposes them to strong networks and job opportunities in the field of conservation.
Modalities for Benefiting from the Field Conservation Heroes Program?
- Show proof of inscription in a higher education institution
- Provide a research permit from a higher institute you are enrolled in and/or from your supervisor.
- A Statement of needs.
Modalities for Benefiting from the Field Conservation Heroes Program?
- Show proof of inscription in a higher education institution
- Provide a research permit from a higher institute you are enrolled in and/or from your supervisor.
- A Statement of needs.
Total Number of Beneficiaries of the Conservation Heroes Program
Field Conservation Heroes Program Beneficiaries (Interns and Volunteers)
Chiamoh Blandine
Chiamoh Blandine is a current master student in Educational Foundation and Administration in the University of Buea, a degree holder in curriculum studies and teaching in Geography. She is an experienced public relations officer, community leader with a demonstrated history in Community outreach, mobilization and working with different people of diverse backgrounds at local, regional, national and global levels.
She is a dynamic creative and critical thinker with an outstanding interpersonal, Communication, Administration and leadership skills. She has empowered thousands in local communities and hundreds of volunteers including youths, women in the planting of mangrove seeds to combat climate chang
Awamba Tanefo Alex Valdes
Awamba Tanefo Alex Valdes est un jeune étudiant et commerçant Camerounais. Il a obtenu sa licence et son master 1 à l’université de Dschang dans le département de biologie animale. Passionné par l’écologie, il oriente ses recherches de master 2 en 0rnithologie à l’université de Yaoundé 1 où il étudie la diversité de l’avifaune en périphérie sud-ouest de la forêt d’Ebo Littoral Cameroun. Ces travaux de recherche financés par I’ONG ABOYERD dans laquelle il travaille sur plusieurs projets concourant à la conservation de la biodiversité en général et tu Parc national du Mbam et Djerem en particulier.
FON Louisa BIH
FON Louisa BIH hails from the North West Region of Cameroon. She obtained a Bachelor in Arts from the University of Dschang in 2015, and later a Master of Arts in the same Institution in 2019. She is currently a PhD student in the same Institution; University of Dschang. She acquired a professional education from Peace Operations Training Institution on Conflict Resolution and Peace Building. Haven lectured part-timely at the University of Dschang and participated in several professional activities within diverse institutions, she is presently volunteering in Agriculture and Bio-Conservation Organization for Youth Empowerment and Rural Development (ABOYERD), in the department of Communication and Environmental Education.
She has a highly focused personality, capable of managing persons with different temperaments, very flexible (dynamic), collaborative, creative, and fast to learn and implement new ideas. Louisa is skilled in reading, content write-ups, teaching, communication, script writing, acting amongst others. Hence, she undeniably has a passion to disseminate useful information to a myriad of audience using various media.
Misori Isabel
Isabel holds a Master’s Degree in Ecology and Wildlife Management from the University of Dschang, Cameroon, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Wildlife Management.
She is passionate about biodiversity and the fascinating perspectives it offers when observed. As a prospective wildlife expert and research consultant, she has conducted some research on the ecotourism potential and conservation status of mammals in Benoue National Park.
She is furthering her professional career by volunteering with ABOYERD under its Field Conservation Heroes Program where she is gaining first-hand field experience on the coexistence between peripheral communities and wildlife habitats.
Ndekwena Alison Noh
Ndekwena Alison Noh is a holder of a Masters degree in Environmental Law from the University of Dschang. She has special interest and passion in environmental activism geared towards the protection of the environment, climate change and biodiversity as a whole, and she is currently pursuing a PhD. To fuel her passion for environmental sustainability, she volunteered with Agriculture and Bio- Conservation Organization for Youth Empowerment and Rural Development (ABOYERD), where she Researched and developed educational programs and resources for school pangolin club programs, adults, families, community groups, and social media.
NEBA ESTHERBEL BIH
NEBA ESTHERBEL BIH is an early career conservationist with a master’s degree in Water, Forestry and Wildlife. She is passionate about wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat restoration and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Despite being at the early stage of her career, she has gained substantial skills relevant to conservation, including but not limited to; wildlife habitat restoration, organizational functioning, use of camera trap for biomonitoring, use of acoustic devices for biomonitoring, and reporting. She is currently working on the Acoustic Monitoring of Chimpanzees in the Yoko Council Forest to determine their status. She is an ardent beneficiary of ABOYERDs Field Conservation Heroes Program, which supported her in transferring skills and mentoring others is in line with one of her objectives as a conservationist. She intends to optimally harness her potentials and positively contribute to resolving the global biodiversity crises.
Stéphanie Ngapket Njoya
Stéphanie Ngapket Njoya est une jeune camerounaise née le 21 Août 1999 à Bafoussam dans la région de l’ouest Cameroun.
Stéphanie est titulaire d’un Master of Science en Ecologie et Gestion de la Vie Sauvage, obtenu en 2021 à l’université de Dschang au Cameroun. Elle est passionnée et pleinement engagée dans les questions de conservation des espèces menacées et de protection de l’environnement. Stéphanie est actuellement bénévole au sein de l’organisation non gouvernementale ABOYERD qui a pour mission la protection de la faune et de ses écosystèmes. Elle est également ambassadrice de l’organisation non gouvernementale Blue-lily Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative basée au Nigéria qui milite contre le changement climatique et ses conséquences sur les populations. Stéphanie aspire à être une écologue de renom dans l’avenir.
Au-delà des questions environnementales, la lecture et la photographie représentent pour elle des centres d’intérêts très prisés.
Sam Rees
Sam is a long-time pursuer of nature, knowledge, and adventure. Growing up in Devon, in the Southwest of the UK, Sam picked interest in photography and document because of the fascinating landscapes and nature-depicting sights and cultural esthetic of the people. Through his camera, Sam portrays the intersections of nature and culture and describes the value that each brings to each other. Sam has completed previous projects in the Netherlands, Nicaragua and the UK and recently added Cameroon to this list. Sam holds a MSc in Ethnobotany from the University of Kent. With the support of the Global Diversity Foundation- GDF, he pursued his MSc dissertation research under ABOYERDs’ Field Conservation Heroes Program- where he studied the Traditional Ecological Knowledge of communities local to the Mbam et Djerem National Park with a specific focus in helping ABOYERD with its community livelihood development projects.