Community engagement

While human activity can negatively impact nature, we also possess the power to restore and protect it. At SVW, we believe that fostering connections and creating an environment that raises awareness, encourages positive attitudes, and inspires proactive behavior is the key to sustainable conservation. Anyone can be a nature conservationist!

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Goal 04

01
Developing Sustainable and Effective Community Engagement Programs

Developing and implementing scientifically sound and sustainable community engagement programs tailored to diverse target groups. These programs must be practical, effective, simple, and cost-efficient, enabling stakeholders to participate proactively and creating long-term impacts for both people and wildlife.

02
Establishing Core Local Conservation Teams

Establishing core local conservation teams in SVW's key project areas, capable of independently implementing community engagement programs with minimal support from SVW.

03
Inspiring and Empowering the Next Generation in Conservation

Inspiring, developing, and enhancing conservation capacity for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young people aspiring to work in the conservation field.

04
Building an Open Database to Support Education and Awareness

Developing a free online database that aggregates social research from conservation organizations in Vietnam, along with conservation materials developed and proven effective by SVW for education and awareness. This will serve as a source of scientific evidence to support the development of education and awareness programs in Vietnam.

Core Programs

Education & Awareness Raising Program

Transforming community awareness, knowledge, and attitudes, while training personnel and mobilizing local resources to promote stronger law enforcement and nature conservation in key national parks and protected areas.

Education & Awareness Raising

Illegal Wildlife Demand Reduction Program

Aiming to change behaviors and establish social norms against the consumption of wildlife products, with the goal of minimizing wildlife hunting and trade to contribute to effective and sustainable conservation efforts.

Demand Reduction & Behavior Change

Ecotourism development program

Promote experiential programs, develop and diversify tourism products and programs, and enhance the capacity of key national parks and nature reserves to implement ecotourism initiatives.

Ecotourism

Key results

151,656
People reached through awareness-raising educational activities
6,215
Awareness signs and posters installed
126
Workshops and training sessions held
1,033,022
Educational materials produced
21,508
Survey participants
18
Social surveys conducted
(*) Data updated as of December 2025

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