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Global Friends

Since 2003 our Global Friends programme has provided small grants to support the work of partner organisations.

Supporting education work carried out by partners across Africa increases our reach and promotes local solutions to wildlife and human challenges.

It is our belief that promoting tolerance and coexistence amongst communities living alongside wildlife – in environmentally fragile areas or areas supporting high biodiversity – enhances the long-term success of conservation efforts, and benefits both wildlife and communities.

Find out more about our partner organisations below.

GLOBAL FRIENDS PARTNERS

Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust

Since early 2018, we have been partnering with Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust – a well-established grassroots conservation education organisation. This operates in communities close to Mfuwe in Zambia, adjacent to South Luangwa National Park, home to more than 60 species of mammals and almost 500 species of birds.

When large populations of wildlife live in close proximity to people, it can increase human-wildlife conflict. That makes this area an important focus for both people and wildlife. Chipembele runs a long-standing programme of engagement in approximately 50 schools in the greater Mfuwe area, along with many communities.

Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust

Past partners

Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust, Uganda
Pole Pole Foundation, Democratic Republic of Congo
Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, Malawi