ABOUT US

Join us in empowering communities to protect
their natural heritage and build a sustainable future

who we are

FReECo was founded in response to critical gaps identified in the conservation process, particularly the exclusion of local communities from managing and protecting their natural resources. This lack of involvement has led to conservation efforts that prioritize research over actionable solutions, resulting in ineffective strategies and the eventual failure of biodiversity sustainability initiatives.

FReECo is committed to reversing this trend by empowering communities to play an active role in conservation, ensuring more effective and lasting impact.

Mission

Our mission is to restore degraded ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable economic growth by supporting environmentally friendly livelihoods. We help communities adopt nature-based solutions—such as eco-agriculture, reforestation, and green entrepreneurship—that protect natural resources while creating long-term income.

We believe that environmental restoration and economic development must go hand in hand. By investing in local skills, traditional knowledge, and innovative practices, we empower people to become stewards of their environment. Our goal is to build resilient ecosystems and self-reliant communities that can thrive for generations to come.

Vission

FReECo seeks to develop local capacity for the collaborative protection and preservation of ecosystems by engaging communities as active participants in conservation efforts. We focus on strengthening local knowledge, building technical skills, and encouraging inclusive decision-making to ensure that environmental stewardship is rooted in the needs and values of the people who depend on these ecosystems most.

In addition, we support the development of sustainable economic innovations that create value-added livelihoods—such as eco-friendly enterprises, sustainable agriculture, and green technologies. By linking environmental sustainability with income-generating opportunities, FReECo aims to foster resilient communities capable of safeguarding their natural resources while improving their economic well-being.


ESOFOR SOLANGE:
VICE PRESIDENT

Esofor Solange Ndem is a committed and passionate Policy and Legal Officer with a specialization in conservation law and environmental policy within non-governmental organizations (NGOs).


Mr Lionel Ebong Esong : FOUNDER

Passionate conservation researcher whose interest in conservation stirred up in 2017 as a Masters student in the University of Buea, Cameroon after he encountered his teacher from WCS (Mr. Lesley Akenji).


Ebong ThairrY: CLIMATE CHANGE EXPERT

Thairry is an Environmental and Climate Change Expert with over two years of experience in environmental protection, particularly in Cameroon, working across development and humanitarian projects as well as research studies.

Enyang Emaculate Ekuba

an Ecotourism expert. She is the Socioeconomic Development Officer at FReECo, with two years experience in social and economic development plans. She also have good background in environmental education and awareness and women empowerment.