The Gorongosa Restoration Project (GRP) supports the management of this precious National Park but also goes further, aiming to empower local communities to manage their natural resources sustainably and reclaim their traditional role as stewards of the ecosystem. Their key approach is to support families shift from environmentally harmful practices to alternative livelihoods such as eco-tourism, artisan crafts and regenerative agriculture, which can provide a more reliable income. In addition, the GRP trains and empowers local community members to become actively involved in conservation activities such as the restoration of degraded forests or wildlife management, so that they become invested stakeholders with an interest in ensuring the long-term success of conservation efforts.