Eligibility of the Applicants

The programme welcomes participation from individuals interested in learning about the ocean, including members of Women's Groups and Community Organizations, Indigenous Communities, Beach Management Units (BMU) leaders and representatives, Youth representatives, Government Officials, Extension Workers, Academia and Research Institutions, Environmental NGOs, Civil Society Organizations, Educators, and Trainers. Participants selected for the course are expected to fully commit to attending and actively participate throughout the entire duration of the course. Additionally, access to a computer, laptop, or phone with internet connectivity is required to complete all course activities effectively.

Vigezo vya Waombaji

Programu hii inakaribisha  ushiriki kutoka kwa watu binafsi wanaopenda kujifunza kuhusu bahari, wakiwemo wanachama wa Vikundi vya Wanawake na Mashirika ya Kijamii, Jumuiya za Wenyeji, Viongozi na wawakilishi wa Vitengo vya Usimamizi wa Ufuo (BMU), wawakilishi wa Vijana, Maafisa wa Serikali, Wafanyakazi wa Ugani, Taaluma na Taasisi za Utafiti, Mazingira. NGOs, Mashirika ya Kiraia, Waelimishaji, na Wakufunzi. Washiriki wanatarajiwa kujitolea kikamilifu kuhudhuria na kushiriki kikamilifu katika muda wote wa kozi. Zaidi ya hayo, ufikiaji wa kompyuta, kompyuta ndogo au simu iliyo na muunganisho wa intaneti inahitajika ili kukamilisha shughuli zote za kozi kwa ufanisi.

This course introduces participants to gender and social inclusion as essential foundations for effective ocean conservation and coastal resource management. It explains, in simple and practical terms, how different groups, women, men, youth, Indigenous and local communities, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups, may experience ocean and coastal resources differently, including who benefits, who carries risks, and who participates in decision-making. The course covers the ocean’s goods and services, major threats to marine ecosystems and livelihoods, and the basics of ocean governance, then focuses on inclusive community-based approaches, co-management, and strategies for reducing barriers to participation such as access to finance, information, training, and leadership spaces. Participants will also learn from case studies in Kenya (Kuruwitu, Vanga, Wasini) and regional examples (Seychelles, Zanzibar), and develop simple action ideas they can apply in their own communities and institutions.

Kozi hii inawatambulisha washiriki kuhusu umuhimu wa ujumuisho wa kijinsia na kijamii kama msingi muhimu wa kufanikisha uhifadhi wa bahari na usimamizi endelevu wa rasilimali za pwani. Kwa lugha rahisi na ya vitendo, kozi inaeleza jinsi makundi mbalimbali, wanawake, wanaume, vijana, jamii za wenyeji na za karibu na bahari, watu wenye ulemavu, na makundi mengine yaliyo pembezoni, yanavyoweza kuathiriwa kwa njia tofauti na matumizi ya rasilimali za bahari na pwani, ikiwemo nani anafaidika, nani hubeba hatari, na nani hushiriki katika maamuzi. Kozi pia inajadili bidhaa na huduma za bahari, vitisho vikuu kwa mifumo ya ikolojia ya baharini na maisha ya jamii za pwani, na misingi ya utawala wa bahari. Kisha inalenga mbinu jumuishi za uhifadhi zinazoongozwa na jamii, usimamizi shirikishi (co-management), na mikakati ya kupunguza vikwazo vya ushiriki kama vile upatikanaji wa fedha, taarifa, mafunzo, na nafasi za uongozi. Washiriki pia watajifunza kupitia mifano halisi kutoka Kenya (Kuruwitu, Vanga, Wasini) na mifano ya kikanda (Shelisheli, Zanzibar), na kuandaa hatua rahisi za kuanza kutekeleza katika jamii na taasisi zao.

• Comprehend the Mission and Vision of the International Ocean Institute (IOI).
• Describe the ocean’s key goods and services and why they matter for people and nature.
• Identify major threats to marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods.
• Explain, in simple terms, what ocean governance is and why fairness and shared responsibility matter.
• Recognize that different groups (women, men, youth, and marginalized communities) can have different access, benefits, risks, and voice in ocean and coastal resource decisions.
• Describe practical ways to make conservation and coastal resource management more inclusive (e.g., inclusive participation, respecting local knowledge, reducing barriers).
• Explain how community-based approaches and co-management can strengthen both conservation and livelihoods.
• Apply lessons from Kenya and regional case studies to suggest inclusive actions in a local context.
• Outline simple next steps for strengthening gender and social inclusion in ocean conservation and coastal resource management.

• Kufahamu Dhamira na Dira ya Taasisi ya Kimataifa ya Bahari (IOI).
• Kueleza bidhaa na huduma kuu zinazotolewa na bahari na kwa nini ni muhimu kwa watu na mazingira.
• Kutambua vitisho vikuu vinavyoathiri mifumo ya ikolojia ya baharini na maisha ya jamii za pwani.
• Kueleza kwa lugha rahisi maana ya utawala wa bahari na kwa nini usawa na uwajibikaji wa pamoja ni muhimu.
• Kutambua kuwa makundi tofauti (wanawake, wanaume, vijana, na makundi yaliyo pembezoni) yanaweza kuwa na tofauti katika upatikanaji wa rasilimali, manufaa, hatari, na sauti katika maamuzi yanayohusu bahari na pwani.
• Kueleza njia za vitendo za kufanya uhifadhi wa bahari na usimamizi wa rasilimali za pwani kuwa jumuishi zaidi (mf. ushirikishwaji jumuishi, kuheshimu maarifa ya jamii, na kupunguza vikwazo vya ushiriki).
• Kueleza jinsi mbinu zinazoongozwa na jamii na usimamizi shirikishi (co-management) zinavyoweza kuimarisha uhifadhi na maisha ya jamii.
• Kutumia mafunzo kutoka Kenya na mifano ya kikanda kupendekeza hatua jumuishi katika muktadha wa eneo husika.
• Kueleza hatua rahisi za kuchukua ili kuimarisha ujumuisho wa kijinsia na kijamii katika uhifadhi wa bahari na usimamizi wa rasilimali za pwani.