Human Elephant​​​​​ Coexistence​​​​​ (HECx) - Training of Trainers (TOT), Video series​​​​

Three days long Training of Trainers (ToT) on Human-Elephant Coexistence was conducted in Koshi Tappu Widlife Reserve during December 6 - 8, 2020. The glimpses of the program is available here in the series of 11 video clips. 

 Part 1. Opening session.

 

Part 2. Past & present distribution of Asian Elephants.

 

Part 3. Installation of hoarding board.

Part 4. HECx programs in the communities.

 

Part 5. Drama played by the participants.

 

Part 6. Participants drawing about elephants.

 

Part 7. Typical food item of the venue during the 3-day long residential program.

 

Part 8. HECx awareness session to community children. 

Part 9. Learning about elephant status and behavior. 

 
Part 10. Learning about elephants - group work. 

Part 11. Closing session.

 

Training of Trainers on Human-Elephant Coexistence conducted

Three days long Training of Trainers (ToT) on Human-Elephant Coexistence was conducted in Koshi Tappu Widlife Reserve during December 6 - 8, 2020. A total of 20 participants completed the training.

The training was part of the project "Assess Human-Elephant Conflict and Develop Human-Elephant Coexistence Through Community Awareness in Eastern Nepal" supported by the Rufford Small Grants. 

Here is a short drama presented by the participants during the training. 

 

Radio Jingle on Human Elephant Co-existence in Eastern Nepal

Two radio jingles one in Nepali language and other in local Maithili language has been produced and being broadcasted through three FM stations in Saptari, Sunsari and Jhapa.  

Following are the links to the Soundcloud to listen the Jingles. 


     1. Nepali

Nepali Jingle: Human Elephant Coexistence (HECx)

     2. Maithili 

Maithili Jingle: Human Elephant Coexistence (HECx)

Radio message on Human-Elephant Co-existence

Two radio jingles one in Nepali language and other in local Bhaojpuri language was produced and broadcasted on local Sangam FM of Kolvi, Bara during entire winter season (From October 2016 to February 2017). This is the peak season of elephants entering into the villages and causing the damage. The Jingle was broadcasted  particularly during evening time when elephant is likely to enter into the villages.

Radio message in Nepali

Radio message in Bhojpuri

Brochure Human-Elphant Co-existence in Nepali

A brochure on Human Elephant Co-existence in Nepal has been developed and distributed widely in the project area as well as other parts of the country. The brochure covers the elephant ecology, causes of conflict and responsible action towards elephants when they are in the village. It focuses particularly on the important and practical actions to avoid any human casualty. The brochure has high graphics and easily understandable to the people even if they cannot read.

Poster in Nepali Language - Clever ways of living with Elephants

Second Rufford Small Grants on Human Elephant Co-existence in Central Nepal

Rufford Small Grants Foundation has funded the second project on Human-Elephant Coexistence in Central Nepal entitled "Develop Human Elephant Coexistence through Training and Awareness Programs to Locals Community in Central Nepal".

This project aims to develop coexistence between elephants and people through various awareness activities. The major activity is human-elephant coexistence training for local people from 500 households of fringe areas of Bara forest. Ten units of day-long training will be organized in western and southern part of Bara forest (now extension area of Parsa Wildlife Reserve). This area is well-known elephant migration route where frequent human casualties are recorded. Experience from the previous similar project in Madi and Thori area will be incorporated to make the training sessions more effective. Education materials (poster & brochure) will be produced and disseminated widely in the area. FM radio based awareness program and community-based early warning message about elephant movement in the area will be broadcasted. Through these activities, the project will have long-lasting impact for HEC mitigation and long-term elephant conservation in Central Nepal.

More on http://www.rufford.org/projects/rama_mishra_0