You can follow campaign updates on social media with #ForWildlifeRangers or find out more at WildlifeRangerChallenge.org.

About the Wildlife Ranger Challenge:

Covid-19 has created a temporary safer world for Africa’s wildlife. But the floodgates are opening as the economic impacts of Covid drive more poaching. With tourism gone, the rangers who care for wildlife lack the resources to do their jobs. Chuilexi Conservancy’s ranger teams are joining thousands of others across the continent taking part in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge, a series of physical and mental challenges, culminating in a 21km virtual race on Saturday 18th September.

You can join them! Show your support and sign up to run or walk with the community game scout team from wherever you are in the world:  WildlifeRangerChallenge.org/registration. Now is the time to go the extra mile to support our rangers!

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Your contribution will help support 64 rangers and an estimated 384 livelihoods in and around the Chuilexi Conservancy in Mozambique. Every dollar we raise via JustGiving will earn an additional 25% match!

Your donation also helps to unlock vital funds for other ranger teams across Africa; the Scheinberg Relief Fund will donate the equivalent of 75% of the amount raised to the Ranger Fund!

The role of rangers:

Chuilexi rangers primary responsibility is patrolling and monitoring the Chuilexi Conservancy area. Based throughout the conservancy, they patrol from eight fixed outposts. Rangers are deployed on foot, by vehicle, and by boat during the wet season. Rangers deal with threats such as elephant and bushmeat poaching, snaring,  illegal logging and mining. During the crop season, they assist with keeping buffalo and elephants out of fields in the local communities.

Impact that 2020 WRC had on Organisation & Rangers:

The 2020 WRC assisted greatly in showing the rangers that they are not alone and that there are thousands other rangers across Africa out there performing the same duties. The challenge lifted morale and created a strong camaraderie among the rangers. The challenge was a great awareness campaign for Chuilexi and its rangers.

Ongoing effects of the pandemic:

Today we have adapted to the changes and a lot of the uncertainty from 12 months ago is gone. There is still a great loss of income to people in the region and 2020 into 2021 illegal activities have increased dramatically. With travel restrictions that remain in place tourism will be very limited, and there will not be a big income from tourism for the reserve and surrounding areas.

How support in 2021 could help:

Support in 2021 will ensure that Chuilexi is able to maintain the rangers in the field with the necessary equipment and support to fulfill their vital duties for conservation.

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