By Holly Budge | Founder of World Female Ranger Week (June 23-30)
Ulinzi Africa Foundation (UAF) is East Africa's first non-profit focusing on ranger welfare and remote areas. Thanks to your donations, £2000 was awarded to the Ulinzi Africa Foundation to pay the salaries of the whole team of rangers for one month.
Founded by Raabia Hawa, they currently focus on the preservation of the Tana Delta ecosystem, a certified UNESCO - RAMSAR site, and a Key Biodiversity Area, which hosts elephant ‘maternity wards’ and ‘retirement forests’ where the elephants seek shelter and vital nutrient-rich flora only found in this area.
Her vision is transforming the Tana Delta from a poaching hotspot into a safe living ecosphere for people and wildlife. UAF employs a team of 12 rangers. To date, they have made several arrests and successfully recovered weapons; however, they are finding that their security is under increasing threat. The Tana River Delta Ramsar Site is a wetland on the Tana River protected under the Ramsar Convention located in the Coast Province of Kenya.
“You have to make every day in your life count. Otherwise, what are you living for?” –Raabia Hawa
Holly Budge, founder of How Many Elephants, launched the World Female Ranger Award in 2021 in conjunction with her pioneering initiative, World Female Ranger Week (June 23-30th). Holly and her team have identified over 5,500 female rangers around the world. Holly says, “I have seen the tangible impact women on the frontline of conservation are making around the world, protecting wildlife, uplifting communities and empowering women. Thank you for the vital work you are doing to protect wildlife.”
Your donations have played a crucial role in the growth and success of female rangers in Africa, enabling them to make a significant impact on the conservation of wildlife and habitats. Our grant has been instrumental in supporting conservation efforts through Raabia. Thank you!
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By Holly Budge | Founder & Chair of How Many Elephants
By Holly Budge | Founder & Chair of How Many Elephants
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