Africa Hope Fund Helps Build Schools
Africa Hope Fund Helps Build Schools

Africa Hope Fund not only helps save elephants and other wildlife but also helps educate children because educated children have a more secure future than their parents and are more likely to help protect wildlife. Rachel McRobb, CEO of Conservation South Luangwa (CSL), who oversees anti-poaching activities in the valley, introduced our CEO Carol Van Bruggen to Uyoba School…

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Carol Van Brugen
Botswana Edges Elephants Close to Extinction
Botswana Edges Elephants Close to Extinction

Until recently, Botswana was a shining example of wildlife protection. Former President, Ian Khama banned big game hunting in 2014. On 22 May 2019, the current government led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, lifted the hunting ban, citing studies that an increased elephant population is negatively impacting people’s livelihoods. Lions, a species also globally in decline, are included in this new hunting decision. This move is a step back for conservation and sends a worrying message that elephants and other species are disposable assets…

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Carol Van Brugen