A three-month pilot, led by youth and owned by the community — from first consultation to a monitored, working water pond.
Construct one solar-powered water pond along an identified elephant corridor.
Train 10 young people as Pond Guardians to monitor the pond and collect data.
Engage one village in planning, construction and maintenance.
Educate 200 community members and students about human-elephant coexistence.
The pilot runs across the three-month period, from first consultation through to monitoring and reporting.
Meet community members, elders and relevant stakeholders to discuss the proposed location and identify the most appropriate site.
Work with local leadership and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) to map and confirm the site.
Procure materials and begin construction of the pilot water pond.
Install the solar-powered water system, including pump, tank and pipes.
Train 10 young people as Pond Guardians to help monitor the pond and collect information.
Install a camera trap to help monitor elephant activity around the water source.
Launch educational activities for community members and students.
Continue monitoring, collect project data, and prepare the final report for the community and relevant programme stakeholders.
The immediate priorities as the project moves toward construction.
Meet the Village Chief and DWNP to confirm the project site.
Seek a co-funding commitment from a tourism partner.
Target construction beginning in November.
Collect monitoring information and project updates.
Report progress to the YA programme, the community and relevant stakeholders.
