SACD • COMMUNITY & CONSERVATION
Community Engagement & Outreach
Connecting communities. Inspiring stewardship. Building a culture of conservation.
Working with communities around Corozal Bay to promote awareness, participation and responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
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Education
Learning for conservation
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Stewardship
Protecting our natural resources
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Community
Working together
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Conservation
Protecting Corozal Bay
Conservation Starts With Community
The goal of the Education and Outreach Program is to promote good stewardship of the natural resources of Corozal Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (CBWS) within stakeholder communities and to achieve national recognition for CBWS as an ecologically significant area.
Through education, outreach and meaningful engagement, SACD works to help communities understand the importance of Corozal Bay and the role they can play in protecting it.
01 • EDUCATION
Educating for Stewardship
Through this program, SACD aims to engage and educate stakeholders on the importance of conservation and the impact they can make.
Education is crucial for fostering behavioral and attitudinal changes within the community. By explaining not only how stakeholders can make a difference but also why it matters, SACD strives to inspire a sense of responsibility and commitment to conservation.
Reaching People Where They Are
Effective education and outreach activities help raise awareness and encourage participation in the successful management of CBWS.
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School Presentations
Engaging young people through educational presentations and meaningful learning experiences.
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Community Events
Creating opportunities for communities to connect with conservation and understand the importance of CBWS.
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Outreach & Awareness
Using training sessions, information booths, social media and other outreach activities to reach diverse audiences.
02 • YOUTH & LEADERSHIP
Investing in the Next Generation
SACD places a strong emphasis on educating and training youth, the next generation of CBWS resource users and future community leaders.
Efforts are concentrated on engaging schools in key stakeholder communities across northern Belize.
Connecting Communities Around CBWS
SACD continues to target key community sectors to raise awareness for CBWS and strengthen understanding of the importance of Corozal Bay.
Sarteneja
Chunox
Copper Bank
Corozal Town
Consejo
03 • LEARNING
Learning Through Experience
Through hands-on activities and unique learning experiences, youth develop a meaningful connection to nature and gain a deeper appreciation for the value of CBWS.
By utilizing school presentations, community events, training sessions, information booths and social media platforms, SACD engages the diverse communities surrounding CBWS.
Our Community Approach
Education and outreach are part of a larger conservation effort to protect Corozal Bay and strengthen the communities connected to it.
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Raise Awareness
Help communities better understand the ecological importance of Corozal Bay.
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Encourage Participation
Create opportunities for people to become active participants in conservation.
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Protect Our Future
Build a stronger culture of conservation for future generations.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Conservation is strongest when the people who depend on and know these places are part of the conversation.
SACD works closely with communities, local organizations and resource users to understand local needs, incorporate traditional knowledge and strengthen participation in the management and conservation of natural resources.
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Corozal Bay Advisory Committee
Our Corozal Bay Advisory Committee (CBAC) provides an important link between SACD and the communities and stakeholders connected to Corozal Bay. Through the committee, we seek local knowledge, advice and perspectives to help guide our work and identify actions that respond to the needs and priorities of stakeholder communities.
The CBAC helps strengthen communication, participation and collaboration in the management and conservation of Corozal Bay.
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Homestays & Traditional Fishers
We work with local homestays and traditional fishing families to create opportunities for visitors to experience Northern Belize through the people who know it best.
These partnerships help visitors learn about local livelihoods, fishing traditions, food, culture and everyday life while creating opportunities for community members to benefit from sustainable tourism.
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Tour Guide Association
We collaborate with the local Tour Guide Association to strengthen opportunities for trained local guides to participate in tourism and share their knowledge of Northern Belize.
Local guides bring valuable knowledge of the area’s wildlife, ecosystems, history and communities, helping create experiences that are informative, authentic and connected to place.
Local Knowledge. Local Participation. Shared Stewardship.
Our approach recognizes that communities are not simply beneficiaries of conservation—they are important partners in understanding, managing and protecting the natural resources on which people and ecosystems depend.
Building a Culture of Conservation
Together, communities can strengthen their understanding of Corozal Bay and help ensure its natural resources are valued, protected and conserved for generations to come.
Learn. Engage. Steward. Conserve.