OUR IMPACT
When conservation professionals thrive, conservation wins.
Workshop Outcomes​
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100% of participants report increased confidence in their ability to conduct effective conservation work in Asia​
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95% feel more connected to the regional conservation community after the workshop​
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90% report the workshop addressed the specific challenges they face in their work​
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100% rate overall workshop satisfaction as 4 or 5 out of 5
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"I came in expecting to learn technical content or structured knowledge, but I found myself challenged to think more deeply about my own perspectives, habits, and assumptions. I was also surprised by how open and honest the group discussions became - it created a strong sense of connection and mutual learning." - 2025 Workshop Participant
Strategic Thinking​
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Participants move from reactive survival mode to intentional strategic planning. They learn to map stakeholders, set clear goals, and approach their work with structure and purpose.
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"[The workshop] highlights the need for one to be more strategic, not just by intent, but also objectively, written, and agreed as a team." — 2025 Workshop Participant
Emotional Resilience​
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Conservation professionals often face burnout alone. Our workshops create space to acknowledge these challenges and develop sustainable approaches to managing the demands of conservation work.
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"I have never been in a workshop where personal emotive issues were explored to such a degree. Wasn't sure how I would react to it, but the fact that I really related to it and it could potentially help me tackle these issues was a pleasant surprise for me." - 2025 Workshop Participant
Community Building​
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Participants don't just attend a workshop - they join a lasting network. The connections formed continue supporting professional growth long after the workshop ends.
"I now have support, people that have gone through what I went through before. Shared experiences. The workshop gives me the boost to work on my technical skills too!" - 2025 Workshop Participant
Community Impact
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Our 2023 Workshop alumni created the Asian Shark and Ray Association (ASRA) - the first professional network organization for shark and ray conservation in Asia.
What started as a capacity building workshop evolved into a self-sustaining community where conservation professionals support each other's growth, share resources, and collaborate across borders.
This is what happens when you give professionals the permission to be human in a field that often demands superhuman resilience.
