Women in Conservation

Stories of Women Inspiring Change Across Africa

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  Youth and Women Driving Community Transformation

  Women and youth are driving change In Zambia’s Bangweulu Wetlands. From Safe Motherhood Action Groups saving lives through reproductive health programmes and the provision of maternal and neonatal care, to youth leaders championing HIV awareness and reforestation.
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  Safeguarding Traditions in Chinko

  Dialogue with the Chinko Conservation Area team, initiated by the women of Fodé village, has led to the revival of traditional fishing at the Ngaga Lakes, with positive impacts for both livelihoods and sustainable resource management.
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  Aché Beïne Ahmat Inspiring Journey in Conservation

  In eastern Chad, Aché Beïne Ahmat traded her path as a midwife for one that safeguards both people and nature. After seeking out a career in conservation, she is now an indispensable member of the Siniaka-Minia National Park team. Her role as a control room operator provides a vital link between the park headquarters and teams in the field.
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  Theo Mushimire: A Leader in Conservation and Construction

  What could have been a routine construction project has become something extraordinary under Nyungwe National Park Field Operations Manager, Theo Mushimire. Local artisans are shaping and assembling the structures. Invasive tree species, removed to restore habitat, are repurposed into beams and furniture.
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  Bringing women together for a moment of reflection

  For the first time, the Odzala-Kokoua-Lossi Foundation has organized an event in Mbomo dedicated to bringing women together for a moment of reflection, sharing and celebration.