Support available for non-tourism revenue models in Africa

 
 

September 2020 - The Luc Hoffman Institute, in partnership with the African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation and the WWF Regional Office for Africa have launched a call for applications to a new innovation challenge. This aims to provide seed funding and access to an incubation program for ideas which generate non-tourism revenue for local communities in Africa.

Ideas do not have to be fully developed proposals, but must meet five criteria:

  • Generates value (economic, social and cultural) for local community(ies) in Africa from wildlife or natural resources

  • Does not rely on tourism to generate revenue

  • Empowers communities with decision-making power and ensures their rights, dignity and livelihoods are a priority

  • Demonstrates to be feasible, financially sustainable and potentially scalable

  • Aims to improve the conditions for wildlife and natural resources.

The recent report “Diversifying local livelihoods while sustaining wildlife” from the Luc Hoffman Institute is referenced as a resource for the type of ideas or revenue models the fund is looking for. This includes FairWild certification of wild harvested products as an example.

Applications are open until 15 October 2020. Find more details and apply on the Luc Hoffman Institute website.

Up to 15 ideas will be selected. Successful applicants will win a place in the African Leadership University’s 8-month incubation programme, culminating in a public pitch to investors. The programme commences in February 2021 and will run over eight months. It is a part-time, virtual programme.

If you are intending to apply with a project idea related to FairWild certification, please do contact us to discuss how we could support your application.

FairWild Foundation