Across India’s forests, grasslands, and high-altitude ecosystems, wildlife and people share the same landscapes, livelihoods, and histories. Indigenous and forest-dependent communities have coexisted with wildlife for centuries, carrying deep ecological knowledge shaped by lived experience. However, their voices, knowledge, and leadership are often missing from mainstream conservation efforts. Our work is built on a simple and powerful belief: wildlife conservation can only succeed when indigenous communities—especially children and youth—are recognised as leaders, knowledge holders, and equal partners. PARN FOUNDATION works at the intersection of wildlife protection, indigenous empowerment, education, and ethical storytelling. We support conservation approaches that are community-led, culturally respectful, and grounded in real field experience rather than externally imposed solutions. By combining on-ground conservation work, education for children and youth, community capacity-building, and responsible visual storytelling, we aim to create long-term conservation outcomes that extend beyond protected areas into everyday life. Our focus is not separation between people and wildlife, but informed, respectful, and sustainable coexistence—where both communities and ecosystems can thrive together.