Use the Worksheet "Mapping Friends and Allies" to go through an exercise to identify and illustrate the range and strength of connections and opportunities available. It may also help prevent having an approach that is too narrow, isolated or silo'ed for your guardian work.
Cultivating strong relationships with neighbouring Nations, regional management bodies, potential funders, research institutions, academics, or non-profit organizations may also help develop a wider network of program champions that can be leveraged when support is needed.