Akashinga Inc

Lead ranger - lead ranger addresses the limited capacity at higher levels within africa's conservation community, providing advanced training, development, and mentorship of high-quality rangers and ranger managers. Lead ranger produces exceptional instructors able to embed within their own units and give lasting benefit. The program is iso 9001 certified, an internationally recognized certification that ensures benchmarks of high-quality standards using relevant, up-to-date, and evidence-based curriculum. The program is a collaborative partnership between akashinga, thin green line foundation, and ranger campus.

Education and outreach - while focused primarily on field work and on the ground results, we also seek to educate the public about the important issues of conservation, wildlife protection, and its climate implications, as public opinion and pressure plays an important role in bringing an end to poaching and protecting nature. The uniqueness and success of akashinga generates empathy and vast media interest. We also facilitate education and outreach opportunities in the areas we serve to foster an appreciation of nature and wildlife in the next generation of local leaders. In 2023, akashinga awarded 200 primary and secondary education scholarships. Notably, these scholarships play a pivotal role in advancing female empowerment, with 70% of them being exclusively granted to girls, and includes activities like conservation club, tree planting, and community gardens.

Wildlife crime unit (wcu) - due to the sensitive nature of the work, wildlife crime unit (wcu) is a less-publicized program. This work focuses on the wildlife smuggling supply chain. Wcu investigates activities about wildlife crime with the intent of prosecuting criminals involved with trafficking. Working with local authorities in each of the countries we operate, continuous pressure is applied to illegal networks helping to drive downturn in poaching.