The New Nation (Bangladesh) has an article on the new professional tour guide certification program at Nishorgo.

From the article:

The two day long certification course included written test and field examination. The board assessed the service quality of the trained eco-tour guides and determined the eligible guides. The eligible guides are divided into two grades. The best guides with advanced interpretation skills are labelled as green and the ones with basic guiding skills are labelled blue. The guides will charge for their services based on their grades. Now the tourists will be able to choose their desired level of guiding facilities or the one that would match their budget.

Read the full article here.

USAID provides technical support through the Nishorgo Support Project, which is implemented by IRG.

When IRG moved into its new headquarters in downtown Monrovia, Liberia, there was a pressing need for some cleanup on UN Drive, the street on which our staff lives and works. Together with the neighbors, IRG began removing trash, cutting down overgrown weeds, and patching up pot holes. “Operation Clean Sweep” not only reduces the danger posed by open garbage sites, but also provides employment for the local residents.

In this video, Rick Whitaker, IRG’s Chief of Party explains the neighborhood cleanup program.

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The Nishorgo Support Project’s Mehrin Ahmed Mahbub writes:

A senior editor and nature enthusiast recently visited Rema Kalenga and stayed at the Nishorgo eco-cottage. He has published a full page article on the Rema Kelanga Wildlife Sanctuary, including an Eco-cottage picture. It focuses on the serene beauty of the forest and targets possible eco-tourists.”

Read the full story by Rema Kelanga here.