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World Ranger Day 2022 - Stand in support of our brave and fearless rangers.

Meet three fearless Akashinga rangers who are on the frontline of conservation and creating opportunities for themselves.

Investing in the future generation through access to education; how the IAPF scholarship program is helping kids stay in school

Despite being one of the top-performing students in her class, Bianca nearly dropped out of school as her mother could not afford the fees.

Meet the women of IAPF who are breaking barriers and challenging gender stereotypes - International Women's Day 2022

From chefs to rangers and executive directors, these are the women of IAPF breaking barriers in conservation.

One patrol at a time, we are walking towards a better future for nature - World Wildlife Day 2022

One piece of land at a time the International Anti-Poaching Foundation is working tirelessly to protect wildlife populations and help restore natural ecosystems.

Impact Report 2021 - Our Akashinga Rangers are growing stronger than ever and have made record-breaking arrests

Despite the challenges faced in 2021 due to COVID-19, our rangers have been hard at work protecting more land and protecting more animals, and we have great results to show you.

Creating A Better Future For Locals in Rural Zimbabwe

Thanks to your continued support, the impact of COVID-19 has not slowed down the progress of community projects in rural Zimbabwe. As a result of your efforts, we have empowered women with entrepreneurial skills and improved the infrastructure of communities.

IAPF's Youngest Ranger on Breaking Barriers and Prioritising Education

Nokuthula epitomizes the importance of never losing hope when the odds seem stacked against you, as well as the limitless opportunities that can be made available to young girls, thanks to your support.

IUCN World Conservation Congress 2021

The first hybrid in-person and virtual environmental event since the pandemic began, the Congress will drive action on nature-based recovery, climate change and biodiversity for decades to come.

Not a single elephant has been lost, that's a significant impact.

We endeavour to maintain our track record of losing no elephants to poaching as we turn the tide on the decimation of wildlife and its natural habitat.

On World Ranger Day, meet Margaret Darawanda, a dedicated Akashinga Ranger.

This is the story of one of many rangers around the globe whose hard work is celebrated on World Ranger Day.

We're pleased to announce the graduation of 71 new Akashinga rangers.

Expanding our footprint across the region in defence of the natural world.

Unbreakable: Females Fighting Poaching – A Study on Gender Impact in Decreasing Corruption within Anti-Poaching Units in Africa

A new study suggests women rangers are less susceptible to corruption, effective in significantly reducing poaching activity and excel at information gathering.

399%

Increase in Wildlife

9.1m+

Acres Under Management

80%

Reduction in Poaching

500+

Local & Global Staff

399%

Increase in Wildlife

9.1m+

Acres Under Management

80%

Reduction in Poaching

500+

Local & Global Staff

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Akashinga elephants

Big global environmental challenges need big solutions. Taking on some of the largest biodiversity conservation projects on the African continent, Akashinga delivers ecological stability and long-term protection of large-scale wilderness landscapes by supporting and empowering local communities.

It’s official: After 14 years of conservation initiatives, creating nature-based economies, and protecting
vast wilderness landscapes across Africa and the species that call those landscapes home, the
International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) is now going by the name Akashinga.

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