Many projects have been established in Belize. Some are focused in medical and health issues while others are concerned with the environment or technology and some give aid to children and families. The combination of these programs will create an environment for economic growth and improved living conditions. An example of an environmental project is the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area (RBCMA or Rio Bravo). The goals include conservation of the natural heritage of Belize, wise use of its natural resources, practical application of principles focused on linking conservation of tropical forest with the development of sustainable land uses leaving the forest and its environmental values intact. RBCMA uses scientific research, environmental education, professional training and promotion of environmental awareness in order to acquire development plans like ecotourism, sustainable timber extraction, carbon sequestration, and extraction of non-timber products such as chicle, thatch and palm. Other environmental programs include marine protected areas throughout the reef area. Some animals being researched and protected include manatees, sea turtles, Corals, and grouper fish. Some programs focus on rainforest, one researcher is using 50 or more tarantulas surgically implanted with radio transponders to map and quantify degradation. The Belize Botanic Garden protects the floral biodiversity of Belize by existing as an information resource for the community, government, industry and science. They also aim to cultivate, promote, research and enable the research of tropical flora and its conservation with an emphasis on our native species and their habitats. Unicef has two major programs focused on youth; the Enhancing Holistic Child Development program which includes parenting education projects, promotion of male involvement in childcare, and the establishment of community-based and nationwide initiatives to prevent domestic violence and the Enabling Environments for Adolescent Development program which includes support to adolescent participation initiatives, child-friendly schools, "second chance" education projects and reproductive health. Caricom is involved in a number of diverse programs including Caribbean Renewable Energy Development Program (CREDP), Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC), Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP), UWI-CARICOM, Information Communication & Technology, and International Standard Book Number (ISBN). Many small organizations do a big part such as Marla's House of Hope, which is a safe-haven for physically and sexually abused kids, and rural health nurses, or RHNs, who travel administering vaccinations to pregnant mothers and young children and The Jaden Foundation a non-profit, non-faith based organization aimed at improving the lives of Belizean children through education, vocational training and scholarships. Two major organizations with ongoing programs are Plenty (http://www.plenty.org/belizeprojects.htm) and the Peace Corps (http://belize.usembassy.gov/peace_corps.html or http://www.peacecorps.gov/)Saturday, April 7, 2007
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Many projects have been established in Belize. Some are focused in medical and health issues while others are concerned with the environment or technology and some give aid to children and families. The combination of these programs will create an environment for economic growth and improved living conditions. An example of an environmental project is the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area (RBCMA or Rio Bravo). The goals include conservation of the natural heritage of Belize, wise use of its natural resources, practical application of principles focused on linking conservation of tropical forest with the development of sustainable land uses leaving the forest and its environmental values intact. RBCMA uses scientific research, environmental education, professional training and promotion of environmental awareness in order to acquire development plans like ecotourism, sustainable timber extraction, carbon sequestration, and extraction of non-timber products such as chicle, thatch and palm. Other environmental programs include marine protected areas throughout the reef area. Some animals being researched and protected include manatees, sea turtles, Corals, and grouper fish. Some programs focus on rainforest, one researcher is using 50 or more tarantulas surgically implanted with radio transponders to map and quantify degradation. The Belize Botanic Garden protects the floral biodiversity of Belize by existing as an information resource for the community, government, industry and science. They also aim to cultivate, promote, research and enable the research of tropical flora and its conservation with an emphasis on our native species and their habitats. Unicef has two major programs focused on youth; the Enhancing Holistic Child Development program which includes parenting education projects, promotion of male involvement in childcare, and the establishment of community-based and nationwide initiatives to prevent domestic violence and the Enabling Environments for Adolescent Development program which includes support to adolescent participation initiatives, child-friendly schools, "second chance" education projects and reproductive health. Caricom is involved in a number of diverse programs including Caribbean Renewable Energy Development Program (CREDP), Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC), Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP), UWI-CARICOM, Information Communication & Technology, and International Standard Book Number (ISBN). Many small organizations do a big part such as Marla's House of Hope, which is a safe-haven for physically and sexually abused kids, and rural health nurses, or RHNs, who travel administering vaccinations to pregnant mothers and young children and The Jaden Foundation a non-profit, non-faith based organization aimed at improving the lives of Belizean children through education, vocational training and scholarships. Two major organizations with ongoing programs are Plenty (http://www.plenty.org/belizeprojects.htm) and the Peace Corps (http://belize.usembassy.gov/peace_corps.html or http://www.peacecorps.gov/)
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