WWF INVOLVEMENT IN CAMEROON
WF's first projects began in Cameroon in 1961. Among
these was the award of scholarships to the Garoua Wildlife Management
School, one of the best of its kind in Africa, for which WWF helped
raise funds. In 1975, a project to study and protect gorillas
was launched. During the same period, several Wildlife Clubs were
created in high schools throughout the country. For over three
decades, WWF has been present in Cameroon helping, directing and
advising the government as well as non-governmental organizations
(NGOs) in their conservation efforts.
By the end of 1995, it had completed over 45 projects
in Cameroon, with financial support amounting to CHF 1,693,000
million. Apart from project development and supervision, WWF continues
to advise the government on conservation matters, and works closely
with the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
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