This November I’ll be trekking 100 km through South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains with a group of women from around the world. For six days, we’ll be on foot, carrying everything on our backs through high altitude and rugged terrain. It’s a huge personal challenge but one with a far greater purpose: protecting wildlife and backing the women leading this work.

I’m raising funds for Helping Rhinos, a conservation charity that protects endangered rhinos and supports the Black Mambas: the world’s first all-female, unarmed anti-poaching unit.

These women are an extraordinary example of strength and resilience. Every day they patrol on foot, remove snares, deter poachers, and teach conservation in schools and communities. Since 2013 their persistence has cut poaching in their area by more than 60%.

Rhinos are central to their work. These animals shape the land and sustain biodiversity, yet fewer than 27,000 remain in the wild. Without protection, they could disappear within our lifetime.

I’m covering all trek costs myself, so every donation goes directly to Helping Rhinos. Your support will provide:

• Daily patrols, training and equipment for the Black Mambas

• Environmental programs in local schools

• Community projects that link livelihoods to protecting wildlife

Together our team is aiming to raise $50,000. I’ll do the walking but it’s your support that makes it count. Thank you!