Musekese Conservation - Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2022

Musekese Conservation is taking part in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge to raise awareness of the role of 30 rangers working to protect Zambia's Musekese-Lumbeya-Kafue National Park ecosystem, and support an estimated 150 livelihoods.

Musekese-Lumbeya-Kafue National Park - Zambia

Amount Raised:

$2,561
25%
Completed
Target: $10,000
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My story

Rangers are Africa’s unsung heroes. They don’t just fight poaching - they are conservationists, teachers, community support workers, leaders and much more.

The Wildlife Ranger Challenge, organised by Tusk and culminating on 17th September, celebrates their many roles, and is raising much-needed funds to support their work.

The Musekese-Lumbeya has historically been a hotspot for poaching with limited access to anti-poaching teams and a severe lack of resources to control illegal activities. Pressure from adjacent communities has not been adequately managed and snaring for bush meat has taken its toll on large carnivores and their prey. The funding from Tusk and the WRC provided the stability of core operations to pursue comfortably into 2021. Without the support from Musekese Conservation, the ranger teams would have ultimately been out of employment, having ramifications on the community and conservation efforts within the park.

WRC funding has allowed us to acquire a new deployment vehicle and covers core costs of operations such as rations, fuel and equipment. We have also been able to facilitate continuous human rights training. The morale amongst Rangers was boosted which resulted in a positive ripple effect in operations.

2022 support from WRC will enable us to continue covering these core costs as the cost of living increases. We also need to replenish uniforms and equipment for teams. We are continuously looking at ways in which we can refine our operations and improve the equipment to further longevity.

Give today, and the Scheinberg Relief Fund will match every dollar donated, amplifying your impact. Follow campaign updates on social media with #ForWildlifeRangers

Musekese-Lumbeya-Kafue National Park - Musekese Conservation

Jul 14, 2022, 6:21:57 AM

Musekese Conservation is a Zambian organisation working with the Department of National Parks & Wildlife in the Kafue National Park. The project’s primary focus is capacity building for effective conservation outcomes. We provide resources and technical support for law enforcement, research and community based natural resource management. Our goal is to contribute to the preservation of wildlife and habitat, whilst promoting sustainable livelihoods for the communities living within and around the Kafue NP. Image Credit: Mana Meadows

Musekese-Lumbeya-Kafue National Park - Musekese Conservation

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