Dr. Gladys' Missions
CTPH is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with an innovative methodology that focuses on the interdependence of wildlife and human health in and around Africa’s protected areas.
CTPH has three integrated strategic programs:
- Gorilla Conservation
- Community Health
- Alternative Livelihoods
Gorilla Conservation
Protecting Africa’s Precious Giants: Gorilla Conservation Efforts and Women’s Empowerment
Gorillas across 11 African countries are critically endangered due to habitat loss, disease, poaching, and human conflict. Conservation efforts, particularly focused in Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC, involve health monitoring, community education, and sustainable practices. Women play a crucial role in these efforts, given their central role in households and communities. Initiatives like Gorilla Health Monitoring and Behavior Change Communication aim to raise awareness, while projects like Gorilla Conservation Coffee provide income opportunities for women, significantly increasing their involvement since 2016.
Community Health
CTPH’s ‘One Health’ Approach and Community Engagement
The “One Health” approach integrates human, animal, and ecosystem health through collaboration among professionals. Implemented by CTPH since 2007, it combines community health and conservation efforts through VHCTs in Uganda’s Bwindi region, engaging women. Scaling up to other areas is funded by various sources. Additionally, CCAHWs promote wildlife conservation and health, rescuing endangered species like baby elephants and cheetahs, fostering local conservation awareness.
Alternative Livelihoods
Empowering Communities
CTPH provides alternative livelihoods for VHCTs since 2007, including VSLAs and livestock projects, ensuring sustainability by meeting families’ needs. Telecentres in Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Parks empower communities, notably women, through computer literacy training. Gorilla Conservation Coffee supports coffee farmers, especially women, promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable financing for conservation programs.
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