Facilitating projects, partnerships and exchanges
that provoke ecologically sustainable co-existence
To engage all communities and empower each other to move
from reactive conservation towards proactive stewardship
To collaboratively transform a failing system to one that is healthy, transparent and respectful of the interconnectedness of life
VISION
mission
To facilitate committed and open partnerships that enable :
* habitats, species and cultures to thrive
* sustainable economic activities that place equal value on income security, quality of life and the health of our shared ecosystem
To create an atmosphere of :
* support and innovation for work on the ground
* openness and willingness to change across civil society,
government and industry
Focus AreaS
LEAP continues to build on its network of partnerships locally, nationally, regionally and globally and also across the boundaries of government, community, civil society and industry.
Our organization addresses one of mainstream conservation’s greatest limitations - its tendency to artificially split the issues of land, animals and people. This practice significantly constrains operations on the ground, and limits what LEAP sees as opportunities to craft new solutions for ecological co-existence.
LEAP serves to identify common ground for shared visions, hopes and action towards lasting change.
Our purpose is to create inclusive and mutually transformative processes that encourage a group wisdom which gives rise to unprecedented outcomes.
We hope that you are inspired to join us.
PRINCIPLES
LEAP is flexible and responsive in accommodating the unique
development of each of its partnerships and projects
Listen to the need
LEAP takes its cue from the needs on the ground and listens for and avails itself to the expression of that need in its various forms and through diverse voices across the spectrum;
Provide space for collaboration
LEAP convenes and holds space for meetings and gatherings between groups that would otherwise rarely engage, unfreezing dynamics and protocol so that authentic and meaningful conversations can take place;
Engage relevant partners
LEAP facilitates the formation and emergence of strategic partnerships through identifying common ground where natural alliances appear, and then fills the gaps between the parties to bridge towards action;
Guide solutions
LEAP drives these partnerships toward joint action to address the needs of the collective, and guides the continued conversation so that voices are heard in a spirit of transparency and group wisdom;
Follow through with initiatives
LEAP acts as the consistent connector to follow through with partnerships, objectives and deliverables, ensuring that movement and momentum is gained and maintained and needs are fulfilled;
Persevere for results
LEAP commits to following through with its partners and projects as required by the unique dynamics of each; our commitment begins with the call for help and sustains until there is mutual agreement that the objectives are met and the work together is completed.
partners
"LEAP has brought a culture of listening, discussion and openness to Sabah’s environmental and social development projects and partnerships. LEAP has created the opportunity for people who are usually not heard to have a voice and provides space that allows all individuals to feel comfortable to talk and share.
LEAP has achieved these results by encouraging a change from the traditional model (ie. top down, exclusive), to a more inclusive and transparent way of interacting. This shift inspires confidence in people to be more honest and forthright in their opinions and has succeeded in making transparency an acceptable way of interacting. This has had the effect of de-stigmatizing talking openly about controversial issues, which has historically been taboo in Sabah.
LEAP actively and consistently promotes transparency between government departments, NGO’s, local communities and international foundations, with the aim of increasing links, communication and understanding. Increased participation from all stakeholders transforms partnerships and encourages empowerment, breaks down hierarchical systems and challenges and changes traditional operational mentalities.
LEAP is the only organization that has been able to transcend traditional barriers in Sabah and this has served to promote transparent collaboration on environmental and social projects."
Datuk Dr, Junaidi Payne /
Executive Director of BORA