Community Leaders Trained on Wildlife Protection in Yei

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A three day wildlife conservation workshop has ended in Yei River County, bringing together 20 local government officials and community leaders from Tore and Lasu Payams.

The training organised by the Enjojo Foundation focused on helping communities play an active part in protecting wildlife and preserving the local environment.

Joseph Brown Lumose, the Paramount Chief of Yei River County, encouraged those who attended to apply what they had learned in their areas. He said community leaders have an important role in promoting conservation and guiding local action.

One of the participants, Estella Gbaima, thanked the Enjojo Foundation for organising the workshop. She said more public awareness was needed and that local people hold useful knowledge about the land, animals and challenges they face. Including them in decisions, she added, makes conservation efforts stronger and easier to sustain.

Nyiriwa Golver, the Deputy Manager of the Enjojo Foundation, said the next step before the end of the year is to choose two payams out of the thirteen bordering the Lantoto National Game Park. Conservation committees will then be formed and trained at the boma level.

The organisers said community involvement is essential for success. They believe that by involving local residents in planning and implementing projects, wildlife protection can be more effective and last into the future.