As part of Catella APAM Impacts and Charitable initiatives, Catella APAM is proud to be supporting Conservation Lower Zambezi's (“CLZ”) Rubatano sports day.

CLZ is a charity committed to the conservation of wildlife and the environment in the Lower Zambezi by working with the Zambian Department of National Parks and Wildlife (“DNPW”) and local communities to combat poaching in the region. https://conservationlowerzambezi.org/

Each year, CLZ’s education and community engagement programmes reaches over 2,500 children through on-site courses, school Conservation Clubs, and teacher training. They also provide farmer education which helps explain animal behaviour and provide strategies to minimise conflict with animals.

Rubatano means “unity” in the local language and is a key event in CLZ’s community engagement programme. It aims to promote relationships between the local community, DNPW, conservation organisations, lodges and other stakeholders outside of law enforcement. Members of our team will be travelling to Zambia to assist in the running of the sports day. We also provide funding for the prizes and feed over 600 children with lunch

By engaging the community in conservation through an exciting sports day, CLZ aims to improve knowledge and attitudes towards wildlife and the natural environment, helping the local community to take pride in Zambia’s natural heritage and be responsible for its protection.

APAM has supported CLZ for over 9 years and has committed to support Rubatano for the next 5 years. A donation to CLZ will help to fund this important event and contribute to the conservation of the Lower Zambezi.