'Welcome To The Queen Elizabeth Parks Twinning Project'
(The picture on the right is of Queen Elizabeth Country Park in England and on the left is Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda)
The Queen Elizabeth Parks Twinning Project was created to bring together the individuals, schools and communities of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda and Queen Elizabeth Country Park in Hampshire, England.
It is a project of cultural exchange, mutual support and has its main emphasis on supporting Conservation through working closely with and empowering local communities.
The Project is managed by the Queen Elizabeth Country Park's Volunteer Ranger Service (which is in the process of registering as a charity) and assisted by Staff and Volunteers of both Parks. It is supported by the Ugandan Wildlife Authority and in England by Hampshire County Council and the Forestry Commission. All involved volunteer their time, and help in fund raising, organising the projects, working with local communities and schools in promoting community conservation action in both Queen Elizabeth Parks.
Why A Twinning Project?
The idea of ‘Twinning the Queen Elizabeth Parks’ came about when Rangers Charles Etoru from QENP and Steve Peach from QECP met whilst attending a International Ranger Federation Congress in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Finding that they were both presenting displays about Queen Elizabeth Parks, a friendship was made and the idea of ‘Twinning the Parks’ was born.
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To see more photos from the Twinning Project's Ranger exchange visits to the UK and Uganda also some of the fundraising events and activities please visit www.queenelizabethparks.spaces.live.com
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Teachers from Nyakatonzi Primary School with members of the Twinning Project Team Feb 2010