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Nestled approximately 290 km northeast of Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, lies Muzarabani District. This region in Mashonaland Central, bordering Mozambique, endures a harsh climate characterized by scorching summer temperatures and a savanna landscape…

Young people in Zimbabwe’s Mbire District aspire to do more than just survive. Like their peers across the world, they want to thrive and prosper, and lead meaningful and modern lives. Unfortunately, opportunities do not always present themselves. …

Nearly one year ago, a group of African business leaders took part in a special safari hosted by African Wildlife Foundation leadership and conservation experts at Wilderness Safaris at Davison’s Camp, a beautiful ecotourism lodge nestled in one of…

Zimbabwe is facing food and water insecurity. Officially called the Republic of Zimbabwe, this Southern African country is located between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. Home to 350 species of mammals, more than 500 birds, and 131 fish species,…

The pursuit of development in Zimbabwe exerts enormous pressure on the country’s natural heritage, resulting in degraded land and biodiversity loss where it is not adequately managed. To help sustain nature’s benefits for multiple generations, we…

Every year, World Ranger Day on July 31 recognizes the immense sacrifices made by rangers to protect wildlife. With the day come eye-watering statistics: tens dead in the line of duty and scores more injured or maimed. During last year’s event, the…

“The threats are many,” Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) Executive Director Peter Blinston pinpointed. “Loss of quality habitat and poaching represent the biggest problems. Unless we take action to address these threats, painted dogs will become…

Despite their imposing size and reputation for aggression, Hippopotamus face a growing threat from the illegal wildlife trade. Classified as "vulnerable," by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) they receive less international…

Across the globe, women constitute about 11 percent of the ranger workforce, a stark indicator that the ranger working environment has been gender-blind over the years. Yet, these brave and courageous women are at the forefront of conserving their…

Over a year after an AWF-led environmental journalism training, four journalists have taken full advantage of their new skills—and the Southern African media landscape is better for it. This World Environment Day, AWF is celebrating their award…

In April 2019, two women who are influencing the course of conservation in Africa — Fiesta Warinwa and Didi Wamukoya — traveled from Nairobi to visit their African Wildlife Foundation colleagues in the US and UK. Over three weeks, they met with AWF…