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Akashinga proudly joins SHE Changes Climate to amplify the vital and powerful work women leaders are undertaking worldwide.There are dedicated women committed to driving change everywhere, and together, we're driving the world towards a more sustainable future. #SHEforEarth #EarthDay #SHEChangesClimate #Akashinga #Akashingarangers #ConservationMatters

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Our Biodiversity Officer, Sergeant Nyaradzo Hoto had the honour of attending and leading a panel at this year's Skoll World Forum in Oxford.The Skoll Foundation supports social innovations that mitigate climate change by empowering people and local communities as guardians of tropical forests, influencing private sector action, advancing climate justice in partnership with the hardest-hit communities and building strong support for climate action globally. #Akashinga #AkashingaRangers #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #NoPlanetB #GlobalAction

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This week, Sergeant Nyaradzo Hoto and Deputy Ranger Supervisor, Petronella Chigumbura joined elizabeth novogratz, Founder and President of Species Unite in a virtual conversation. Together, they explored the vital role of empowering women in conservation leadership, paving a path for future female conservationists. To listen to the full conversation:https://lnkd.in/eXnYGrxG #conservationeducation #conservation #Akashinga #akashingaranger #natureconservation #africa #africanwildlife #femaleempowerment #womensempowerment #biodiversity #biodiversityconservation

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This week, Sergeant Nyaradzo Hoto represented Akashinga as a panelist at The Sidebar's Climate and Environment event during the prestigious Skoll Foundation.During this pivotal event, Sergeant Nyaradzo Hoto alongside other thought leaders, led a vital conversation focused on innovative solutions and actionable strategies for a sustainable future. #SkollWorldForum #ClimateAction #NoPlanetB #Akashinga #AkashingaRangers #SustainableFuture #ConvservationMatters

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We are strong. We are Akashinga strong.#Akashinga #AkashingaRangers #Conservation #MothersInstinct #WildLifeOnEarth #AntiPoaching #FemaleEmpowerrment

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On December 15th, 2023, 14 trainees graduated from LEAD Ranger’s Advanced Field Rangers’ Instructors’ Course (AFRIC) at Phundundu in Zimbabwe. This course, the culmination of a year-long intensive programme, was completed by 10 Akashinga staff (nine females, one male) and four LEAD instructors from Malawi, Uganda, Rwanda, and South Africa.LEAD employs a train-the-trainer methodology, drawing on the expertise of instructors Ruben de Kock, Boris Vos, Richard van der Sluijs, and Stani Groeneweg, who traveled from as far as the Netherlands to conduct the courses.AFRIC builds upon LEAD Ranger’s Basic and Intermediate Instructor Courses, focusing on Wildlife Ranger Law Enforcement, and covering Human Rights, Human Tracking, and Crime Scene First Responder Techniques, among other vital areas of learning. The curriculum also covers self-defence, firearms training, and tactical multi-day patrolling, challenging rangers to set up overnight halts instead of living in an established camp.Training Coordinator and Instructor, Richard van der Sluijs, commends the dedication and commitment of the students, all of whom successfully completed the programme despite its demanding nature.The course leaves a legacy of local instructors capable of training recruits and conducting refresher courses for Field Rangers. Asiyatu Phiri, a graduate and Akashinga Ranger, is grateful for the confidence she’s gained from AFRIC training as the instructors “encouraged us to think as leaders.”#wildlifeconservation #wildlifeonearth #protectwhatyoulove #protectwildlife #protectwildspaces #akashingaranger #conservation #discoverwildlife #endangeredspecies

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Student Teacher Edmore Dyunga leading a dynamic lesson for students at Sizemba Secondary School. Our scholarship program not only assists students with their education, it also provides teachers with the necessary funding for tertiary teacher education, as well as providing a pathway for student teachers to work and become qualified in the areas where Akashinga operates.At Akashinga, we're proud to cultivate a pathway for aspiring educators, like Edmore, to work, thrive, and become qualified professionals in the surrounding communities. 📸: Steven Dean #Akashinga #CommunityUnity #EducationforAll #EducationMatters #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #ConservationLeadership

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In rural Zimbabwe, 158 bright young minds received new school bags.Thanks to the incredible partnership with Wildhood Foundation, 200 children in primary and secondary school are being empowered through scholarships, 70% of which are girls. Through wildlife and environmental education programmes and immersive field trips with rangers, we're fostering a generation that not only learns about the importance of conservation but also develops a genuine love and respect for the world around them. #wildlifeconservation #conservation #conservationphotography #educationalforall #educationnmatters #empowermentthrougheducation #Akashinga

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Grace Nasho Zhuwakina lived and worked in Songo as a housekeeper for many years before Akashinga took over the lease and became her employer. In the world she grew up in, wildlife rangers were all men, so she never imagined that one day her daughter, Loice, would become an Akashinga Ranger. It has been nearly two years since Loice, 24, passed her selection and training.Loice was initially raised by her grandmother in Sinamsanga Village after her mother, Grace’s sister, died. However, as the elderly woman became unable to care for her and eventually also passed away, Grace adopted Loice into her own family without hesitation. Loice, twice orphaned and raised in a remote part of Zimbabwe, had limited opportunities to nurture her ambitions. She assisted Grace with housekeeping work and was hoping that she too could one day secure a job as a domestic worker in town. Loice acknowledges that as a teenager, she was somewhat unruly and lacked direction. However, witnessing the dedication of the female rangers of Akashinga on a daily basis inspired her to strive for something greater. She also thanks Grace for her guidance, noting that “the discipline my mother instilled in me has been valuable in my job at Akashinga.” In tandem with her ranger duties, Loice is working on obtaining her driver’s license so that her work with Akashinga can take her across Zimbabwe and even further afield to places she’s never been to or thought she could go. Grace is delighted to see Loice become self-sufficient and able to pursue her dreams realistically. "I am very happy to see my daughter as a ranger," she says. "Akashinga has enabled both of us to live better lives than before." To find out more:https://lnkd.in/evuwakGp #Akashinga #AkashingaRangers #WildlifeConservation #WildLifeOnEarth #Conservation #wildlifeplanet #wildliferescue #worldanimalprotection #protectanimals #protectwhatyoulove #protectwildlife #protectwildspaces

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We invite you to join our virtual conversation on advancing women's leadership in conservation. Sergeant Nyaradzo Hoto and Petronella Chigumbura, leaders of the Akashinga Rangers in Zimbabwe, along with moderator Beth Novogratz, Founder and President of Species Unite, will explore the significance of empowering women in leadership roles within local communities and fostering the growth of future female conservationists. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from women who are challenging gender stereotypes by leading the protection of unique ecosystems and species and working with local communities to instil widespread understanding of conservation and biodiversity. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A with the audience. Join us on Tuesday, April 9 at 12pm EDT / 9am PDT / 6pm CAT. Register here: https://bit.ly/3wH0c0d ,and remember to submit your questions in advance. #Conservation #WomeninConservation #WomeninLeadship #WildlifeConservation #Biodiversity #NoPlanetB

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