Eden Creation Care Initiative (EDEN) / A Rocha Nigeria

About us

Eden Creation Care Initiative (EDEN) / A Rocha Nigeria is a faith-based, non-profit, conservation organization based in Jos, Nigeria that helps communities protect areas important for their biodiversity, through educational programs and scientific research.
Eden is an associated project of A Rocha International. A Rocha International is a Christian nature conservation organization, the name coming from the Portuguese word for “the rock” as the first initiative was a field study centre in Portugal.
In order to accomplish our mission, EDEN has the following specific objectives which relate to five strategic domains in conservation:
1. Community-centred conservation
To protect sites and areas within Nigeria which are of conservation value owing to their biodiversity, in collaboration with local communities.
2. Scientific research
EDEN has two current scientific research projects. One focuses on the Mushere Forest in the Dulu area of Kadim in Bokkos Local Government,  gravely threatened habitats which is part of the remnant forest in Northern Nigeria. It provides bases for scientific research at academic institutions within and outside Nigeria. The other is at Rennajj Fish Farm in Jos which has historically been used by both fishery and ornithological scholars as a center for research. EDEN also supports mutual learning and sharing of ideas between researchers.
3. Environmental education
EDEN have resources for different groups to use for the purpose of awareness, education and sensitization. 
4. Partnerships and cooperation
EDEN has affiliation and partnerships with a range of organizations and groups within and outside Nigeria, and is open to further collaborations that are mutually beneficial. 
5. Advocacy
EDEN works with a wide range of people, from landowners, organizations and government representatives, to engage them in conservation issues promoting long-lasting behavioral changes that encourage sustainable livelihoods and resources.