IMPACT & RESULTS

Measuring Success: Our Commitment to Transparency and Accountability

Impact measurement is central to everything we do. We track both quantitative outcomes and qualitative changes, ensuring our work creates lasting benefits for forests, climate, and communities.

Impact Dashboard

Forest Conservation

• 52,000 hectares of forest under improved management
• 15,000 hectares of degraded land restored
• 89% reduction in deforestation rates in target areas
• 35 species of threatened fauna protected

Climate Action

• 2.3 million tons of CO₂ sequestered
• 12 carbon projects developed and verified
• 25% increase in climate resilience scores
• 8 climate adaptation plans implemented

Community Benefits

• 28 communities directly participating in programs
• 15,000 individuals trained in sustainable practices
• 340% average increase in household forest income
• 95% of participants reporting improved food security

Research & Knowledge

• 47 peer-reviewed publications produced
• 15 research projects completed
• 8 policy documents influenced
• 250+ practitioners trained in new methodologies

Success Stories

Mbalmayo Forest Corridor, Cameroon Working with five communities, we established a 12,000-hectare community forest that connects two national parks. The initiative has reduced deforestation by 78% while generating over $45,000 annually in community income from sustainable forest products.

Climate-Smart Restoration, Kenya Our innovative restoration approach combining native species with climate-adapted varieties has achieved 85% seedling survival rates in drought-prone areas, sequestering 450 tons of CO₂ annually while providing fruit and timber income to 200 families.

Women’s Forest Enterprise, Ghana Supporting women’s cooperatives to develop sustainable non-timber forest product businesses has created income opportunities for 150 women while increasing forest protection by 60% across 8,000 hectares.

Annual Impact Reports

We publish comprehensive annual reports detailing our achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. These reports undergo external review and include complete financial transparency.

2024 Annual Report Highlights:

• Expanded operations to three new countries
• Launched our largest carbon sequestration project
• Achieved organizational sustainability milestone
• Won International Forest Conservation Award

Third-Party Validation

Our work is regularly evaluated by independent assessors and has received recognition from leading conservation organizations:

• Global Forest Watch Community Application Award (2024)
• UN Climate Solutions Prize – Finalist (2023)
• African Conservation Excellence Award (2023)
• ISO 14064 Verification for carbon projects (Annual)

Financial Transparency

We maintain the highest standards of financial transparency and accountability. Our annual reports include detailed financial statements, and we are committed to ensuring that the maximum percentage of funds reaches field programs and communities.

2024 Financial Allocation:

• 68% Direct program implementation
• 15% Research and innovation
• 12% Organizational development
• 5% Administration and overhead