art of conservation

Welcome!
Art of Conservation, Inc., (AoC) works in poor rural communities surrounding Parc National des Volcans, (PNV) in Rwanda, teaching schoolchildren about the importance of maintaining a healthy environment for both people and animals and instilling them with an understanding and respect for themselves, their peers, and the natural world.

Art of Conservation

Julie's Blog
Get up-to-date news on the projects' activities, mountain gorillas, saving endangered animals, artists, kids in action, and more...

Art for Gorillas at Wildlife Direct.
www.artforgorillas.wildlifedirect.org

For more information, please write to
julie@art-of-conservation.com

The Great Apes Blog at National Geographic.

Saving Gorilla Habitat, One Tree at a Time
Sow a Little, a song recorded specifically for Art for Gorillas by New York-based musicians KaiserCartel. Read all about it on the National Geographic Blog.

AOC's Methodology
AoC approaches learning through a unique method, using visual, auditory, and performance arts to teach lessons and inspire creativity in its students.

Purpose
AoC exists to address the health conflicts that arise as a result of human and mountain gorilla populations living side by side around Parc National des Volcans. AoC recognizes the interconnectness and necessity of good health in both populations, and in educating the local people. In partnership with other organizations which attend to the healthcare of the gorillas and people, AoC seeks to fill the education gap through its activities.

Vision
Currently working with two local schools, AoC aims to mainstream its approach so that Rwandans can teach its curricula in all schools around the park.