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elementor-element-8455398 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8455398\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Foundation for Restoration and Environmental Conservation (FReECo)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3a2a69 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3a2a69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At FReECo, we empower local communities to lead conservation efforts by combining community engagement, sustainable livelihood development, and capacity building. By working closely with rural and conflict-affected areas, we support ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection while promoting resilience and long-term sustainability. Our inclusive approach ensures that conservation is not only effective but deeply rooted in the needs and strengths of the people we serve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffd8c92 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ffd8c92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6540704 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6540704\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=Xv1aRgHuVMQ&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a811d0c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a811d0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-673e435 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"673e435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e36f951 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e36f951\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07d4e60 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07d4e60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">OUR MISSION<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-858479e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"858479e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d3db8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5d3db8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-20\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"883f21ca-42b3-4bb0-bdb8-fc66006ae073\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"><p data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"226\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">FReECo\u2019s mission is to actively engage and empower local communities as key stakeholders in environmental conservation efforts. We aim to protect endangered wildlife and restore degraded habitats through inclusive, community-based approaches. At the same time, we promote sustainable livelihood opportunities that balance human well-being with ecological health. By fostering environmental education, capacity building, and grassroots participation, FReECo works to create a future where both people and nature can thrive together in harmony.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-207a8b0 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"207a8b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0cb830 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0cb830\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55d48b6 e-grid e-con-full wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55d48b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c89176 elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"1c89176\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Community-Rangers-Project1-1024x768.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Community-Rangers-Project1\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Empower Communities for Conservation\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe believe conservation is most effective when it begins at the grassroots. FReECo works closely with local communities, especially those in rural and conflict-affected areas, to raise awareness and build capacity.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46aa8e7 elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"46aa8e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-e1738318178746-1.jpeg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3-e1738318178746 (1)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Protect Biodiversity and Wildlife Habitats\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe restore ecosystems and protect endangered species using practical, community-based conservation methods. Our goal is to preserve biodiversity for future generations.<br>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aee5c9d elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"aee5c9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nursing-e1742254347846-1-1024x577.jpeg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"nursing-e1742254347846 (1)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPromote Sustainable Livelihoods Linked to Nature\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe support eco-friendly income sources like agroforestry and eco-tourism. 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">OUR WORKS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c15e918 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-image-accordion\" data-id=\"c15e918\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-image-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"eael-img-accordion accordion-direction-horizontal eael-img-accordion-horizontal-align-center eael-img-accordion-vertical-align-center\" id=\"eael-img-accordion-c15e918\" data-img-accordion-id=\"c15e918\" data-img-accordion-type=\"on-hover\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"eael-image-accordion-hover eael-image-accordion-item\" style=\"background-image: url(http:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/communityRanger-1-e1742254301611.jpeg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"overlay\">\n                                        <div class=\"overlay-inner \">\n                        <h1 class=\"img-accordion-title\">Community Rangers<\/h1>                            <p><p>The project aims to recover installed camera traps, monitor field assistants&#8217; use of SMART for biomonitoring, and provide refresher training to local guides<\/p><\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"eael-image-accordion-hover eael-image-accordion-item\" style=\"background-image: url(http:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/InternationalCollaboration-1.jpeg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"overlay\">\n                                        <div class=\"overlay-inner \">\n                        <h1 class=\"img-accordion-title\">International collaboration<\/h1>                            <div class=\"premium-adv-carousel__item-outer-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-96fb8a0 premium-adv-carousel__item premium-adv-carousel__item-image\"><div class=\"premium-adv-carousel__media-info-wrap\"><span class=\"premium-adv-carousel__media-desc\">Visit by Founder of FReECo to the Botanical Garden of Tomsk State University, Russia during an ECoTalk<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"premium-adv-carousel__item-outer-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-69766dd premium-adv-carousel__item premium-adv-carousel__item-image\"><div class=\"premium-adv-carousel__media-wrap\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"eael-image-accordion-hover eael-image-accordion-item\" style=\"background-image: url(http:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nursing-e1742254347846.jpeg);\"  tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"overlay\">\n                                        <div class=\"overlay-inner \">\n                        <h1 class=\"img-accordion-title\">Eco system Restoration<\/h1>                            <div class=\"premium-adv-carousel__item-outer-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-34cfdc5 premium-adv-carousel__item premium-adv-carousel__item-image\"><div class=\"premium-adv-carousel__media-info-wrap\"><span class=\"premium-adv-carousel__media-desc\">This involves implementing scientifically sound restoration practices through reforestation and introducing land use systems that will not jeopardise soil and forest stability<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"premium-adv-carousel__item-outer-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-96fb8a0 premium-adv-carousel__item premium-adv-carousel__item-image\"><div class=\"premium-adv-carousel__media-wrap\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"eael-image-accordion-hover eael-image-accordion-item\" 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data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89ea8ac e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89ea8ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46fc713 e-grid e-con-full wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46fc713\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-642cee0 wpr-dual-heading-icon-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-dual-color-heading\" data-id=\"642cee0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-dual-color-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-dual-heading-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-dual-title-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wpr-dual-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"second\">Where We Work<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-dual-heading-description\" >FReECo operates in Cameroon, with a focus on rural and ecologically sensitive areas affected by environmental degradation and socio-political unrest.\nWe are based in Buea, Cameroon with branches all over the world. We work closely with local communities across the country to restore ecosystems and protect biodiversity.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-dual-heading-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ec6bf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"5ec6bf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Buea%2Ccameroon&#038;t=m&#038;z=13&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Buea,cameroon\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Buea,cameroon\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a46589f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no 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e-parent\" data-id=\"0be84a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-144c4a8 e-grid e-con-full wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"144c4a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10355af elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"10355af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/index.php\/esofor-solange\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-24-at-08.38.31_6057fa1f-1.jpg\" class=\"elementor-animation-pulse-shrink attachment-full size-full wp-image-756\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-24-at-08.38.31_6057fa1f-1.jpg 810w, https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-24-at-08.38.31_6057fa1f-1-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-24-at-08.38.31_6057fa1f-1-768x809.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/index.php\/esofor-solange\/\"><br>ESOFOR SOLANGE:<br>VICE PRESIDENT<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">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). <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2017a3a elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"2017a3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/index.php\/mr-ebong-esong\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-25-at-18.02.15_324d012c-1.jpg\" class=\"elementor-animation-pulse-shrink attachment-full size-full wp-image-821\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/index.php\/mr-ebong-esong\/\"><br>Mr Lionel Ebong Esong : FOUNDER<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">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). <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f7d515 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"2f7d515\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/index.php\/thairry\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-07.02.25_f6883494.jpg\" class=\"elementor-animation-pulse-shrink attachment-full size-full wp-image-645\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-07.02.25_f6883494.jpg 958w, https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-07.02.25_f6883494-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-23-at-07.02.25_f6883494-768x687.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/index.php\/thairry\/\"><br>Ebong ThairrY: CLIMATE CHANGE EXPERT<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Thairry is an Environmental and Climate Change Expert with over two years of experience \nin environmental protection, particularly in Cameroon, working across development \nand humanitarian projects as well as research studies. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab0bb1d elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"ab0bb1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/index.php\/thairry\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp_Image_2025-09-24_at_16.33.32_82eb1160-removebg-preview.png\" class=\"elementor-animation-pulse-shrink attachment-full size-full wp-image-1053\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp_Image_2025-09-24_at_16.33.32_82eb1160-removebg-preview.png 499w, https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp_Image_2025-09-24_at_16.33.32_82eb1160-removebg-preview-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp_Image_2025-09-24_at_16.33.32_82eb1160-removebg-preview-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freeco-as.org\/index.php\/thairry\/\">Enyang Emaculate Ekuba<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">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\u00a0empowerment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-480aeb1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"480aeb1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e854b89 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e854b89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0087ad animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0087ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">OUR LATEST POSTS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bec1ab e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2bec1ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e54a56 elementor-grid-eael-col-4 elementor-grid-tablet-eael-col-2 elementor-grid-mobile-eael-col-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-post-grid\" data-id=\"0e54a56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Find Out More Community Engagement FReECo aims to engage local communities in all conservation initiatives, including developing conservation priorities, biomonitoring, and developing sustainable economic activities Ecosystem Restoration &amp; Biodiversity Conservation FReECo engages local communities in all aspects of conservation, from setting priorities to promoting sustainable development, through both awareness programs and practical training. Training and Capacity Building FReECo provides training to local community members in using SMART tools for biomonitoring and surveillance ABOUT US Foundation for Restoration and Environmental Conservation (FReECo) At FReECo, we empower local communities to lead conservation efforts by combining community engagement, sustainable livelihood development, and capacity building. By working closely with rural and conflict-affected areas, we support ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection while promoting resilience and long-term sustainability. Our inclusive approach ensures that conservation is not only effective but deeply rooted in the needs and strengths of the people we serve. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Xv1aRgHuVMQ OUR MISSION FReECo\u2019s mission is to actively engage and empower local communities as key stakeholders in environmental conservation efforts. We aim to protect endangered wildlife and restore degraded habitats through inclusive, community-based approaches. At the same time, we promote sustainable livelihood opportunities that balance human well-being with ecological health. By fostering environmental education, capacity building, and grassroots participation, FReECo works to create a future where both people and nature can thrive together in harmony. Empower Communities for Conservation We believe conservation is most effective when it begins at the grassroots. FReECo works closely with local communities, especially those in rural and conflict-affected areas, to raise awareness and build capacity. Protect Biodiversity and Wildlife Habitats We restore ecosystems and protect endangered species using practical, community-based conservation methods. Our goal is to preserve biodiversity for future generations. Promote Sustainable Livelihoods Linked to Nature We support eco-friendly income sources like agroforestry and eco-tourism. These alternatives help reduce pressure on wildlife while improving community well-being. When nature thrives, communities do too. OUR WORKS Community Rangers The project aims to recover installed camera traps, monitor field assistants&#8217; use of SMART for biomonitoring, and provide refresher training to local guides International collaboration Visit by Founder of FReECo to the Botanical Garden of Tomsk State University, Russia during an ECoTalk\u00a0 Eco system Restoration This involves implementing scientifically sound restoration practices through reforestation and introducing land use systems that will not jeopardise soil and forest stability\u00a0 Biomonitoring and conservation This program works to protect endangered species through biomonitoring, anti-poaching efforts, species reintroduction, and community education\u00a0 Where We Work FReECo operates in Cameroon, with a focus on rural and ecologically sensitive areas affected by environmental degradation and socio-political unrest. We are based in Buea, Cameroon with branches all over the world. 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