Gracia Dorielle Ngohouani is a Congolese environmentalist with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in Congo, dedicated to redefining sustainable wildlife management. This scholarship will allow Gracia to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Liege, where she will specialize in community governance for sustainable wildlife resource management in villages surrounding Nouabalé Ndoki National Park. Her studies will explore innovative approaches to engage communities in sustainable resource use. Gracia’s vision is to become an international expert in community-driven natural resource governance, empowering local communities to sustainably manage wildlife for future generations.

She was nominated by Morgane Cournarie, Technical Director at WCS.

Awarded the Handsel Scholarship for Wildlife Conservation.

Location: Congo
University: University of Liege