Small Grant 2025
Centre/Organisation: Nyandungu Eco-Park Country: Rwanda Introduction The Catch Them Young project, implemented by Nyandungu Eco-Park with support from Wetland Link International (WLI), is using entertainment-education to inspire youth-led conservation in Rwanda. By transforming Nyandungu into a living classroom, the project equips students and teachers with knowledge, skills, and creativity to safeguard urban wetlands for future generations. Engaging…
Country: Colombia Centre/organisation: Fundación Montecito Introduction TOTUMA Amplified is a comprehensive conservation and environmental education initiative led by Fundación Montecito in the Lake Tota basin. By combining art, local communication, and scientific exploration, the project empowers rural schools and young people to become active guardians of one of Colombia’s most important wetland ecosystems. Key Activities…
Centre/organisation: RIAS/ALDEIA Country: Portugal IntroductionRIAS is a wildlife rescue centre located in southern Portugal, in the Algarve region. We admit injured and displaced wild animals from across the region, providing medical care and physical rehabilitation through fully equipped and naturalised enclosures. Our primary goal is to return every animal to the wild healthy, strong, and…
Centre/organisation: Pusat Riset Konservasi Gajah dan Biodiversitas Hutan Country: Indonesia Introduction Singkil Peat Swamp in Aceh is one of Southeast Asia’s most important wetland ecosystems, supporting rich biodiversity including migratory waterbirds, crocodiles, and the Sumatran orangutan. This project was designed to strengthen wetland awareness and local conservation capacity through CEPA (Communication, Education, Participation, and Awareness)…
Centre/organisation: Love a Tree Foundation Country: Sri Lanka “It was very engaging. It kept us curious to explore more of the wetland and learn how everything is connected. The activities were fun and we enjoyed the time spent.” A student participant in the project IntroductionColombo Wetland Guardians is a youth-focused initiative that engages young leaders…
What better way to end the year than by announcing the launch of inspiring new projects? The new WLI Small Grants projects supporting wetlands and youth action worldwide officially started this month! We are delighted to introduce a new group of initiatives led by communities, schools, and organisations committed to protecting wetlands through education, creativity, and…