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Free toolkits, guides, manuals, and data collection tools for community conservation practitioners.

VSLA Savings Group Manual
PDF
Financial Inclusion·Manual

VSLA Savings Group Manual

Complete facilitator manual for establishing and running Village Savings and Loan Associations in fishing communities.

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Community Meeting Facilitation Cards
PDF
Cross-Cutting·Activity Cards

Community Meeting Facilitation Cards

Printable activity and discussion cards for facilitating community meetings on fisheries management, rights, and livelihoods.

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LMMA Design Toolkit
PDF
CBFM·Toolkit

LMMA Design Toolkit

A comprehensive toolkit for designing and implementing locally managed marine areas, including templates, worksheets, and facilitation guides.

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Financial Literacy Workbook
PDF
Financial Inclusion·Workbook

Financial Literacy Workbook

Interactive workbook for fishing households to track income, expenses, and savings goals over a 12-month period.

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Community Fisheries Survey Forms
Excel
CBFM·Data Collection Tool

Community Fisheries Survey Forms

Ready-to-use survey forms for collecting catch and effort data, with built-in data validation and summary charts.

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Fisher Rights Advocacy Guide
PDF
Secure Rights·Guide

Fisher Rights Advocacy Guide

A practical guide for coastal communities and NGOs on how to advocate for fishers' rights through legal and policy channels.

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Nutrition Assessment Field Guide
PDF
Food Security·Field Guide

Nutrition Assessment Field Guide

Step-by-step guide for conducting community nutrition assessments in coastal fishing communities, including data collection forms and analysis templates.

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GEM App Quick Reference Card
PDF
Cross-Cutting·Reference Card

GEM App Quick Reference Card

A laminated-format quick reference card for using the GEM mangrove mapping app in the field.

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