The second and third educational events continued to be met with enthusiasm from the community. Unseasonable rain menaced us on July 23rd, but the neighboring church kindly welcomed those willing to brave the storm. About 250 people enjoyed a movie about elephants and a short film of a lion hunt. On the 30th, weather had returned to normal, and a crowd of over 500 people were enthralled by a perfomance from the Kyanyawara Conservation Club followed by a film about polar bears and other Arctic wildlife. On the 30th, we were also able to share the results of our initial surveys with the community, and field several questions about the project. Overall, there seems to be great anticipation for the opening of demonstration areas [which has since occurred!]. (more...)

The centerpiece of our educational campaign is a travelling storytelling and movie show that encourages appreciation of the natural environment. The premier event, on July 8th 2006, was an amazing success, with over 500 people in attendance. Held at the Kyanyawara Primary School, the event included a song, drama and dance performance by the Kyanyawara Conservation Club and an introduction by Local Chairman I and KCFWP staff. A movie highlighting the behavior and lives of mountain gorillas concluded the program. Feedback from the event was entirely positive, and we look forward to having many more events in the future! (more...)