Women in Wildlife

In the heart of Zambia sits Kafue National Park, the second largest national park in Africa. It is also the home of a new project site  for the Zambian Carnivore Programme (ZCP), a nonprofit with the goal of conserving large carnivores and their ecosystems. Through conservation science, action and capacity-building  across three sites, ZCP has been successful in launching multiple programs to protect wildlife and develop a new generation of conservationists. 

The Women in Wildlife Conservation Initiative (WIWC) trains women to work in the field of conservation in Zambia. This program, alongside ZCP’s Conservation Biologist Training Program, is core to the mission of fostering a new generation of conservationists and empowering women. 

ZCP’s basic needs in Kafue include a kitchen, tents for interns and researchers, and a finished office space to accommodate collaboration and meetings.Until the basic infrastructure is in place to support more interns and researchers, the aspirations for Kafue can’t come to life.

Breakdown of Needs & Costs:

Laptop & Office Supplies : $750

Field Supplies (Head torches, sleeping bags, backpacks, rain jackets): $450

Travel Costs, Work Stipends and Food: $4,000

Housing, Tents and Bedding: $1,650

Construction: $3,000

Will you consider donating to fund the site in Kafue? This donation will establish the groundwork for the immediate needs and also invest in long-term conservation. 

Help Students Access Education Through Technology in 2021

Africa Hope Fund is raising money to bring tablets and software to students and schools in the South Luangwa Valley. Our organization has access to a new online education platform created by a student in the Silicon Valley that scales for areas without reliable internet. 

Alaina Srivastav, a high school junior, wants to change the lives of students around the globe with a free online learning platform she designed. When COVID-19 hit and began affecting schools worldwide, especially in places without easy access to technology and reliable internet, Alaina realized she had the skills to create a platform where students could still learn and remain socially distanced.  

It works on both desktop computers and mobile devices, but ideally students will use some type of tablet to access their curriculum. Alaina can also tailor the platform to fit the needs of schools and students based on age and education level.

This tool is vital so students can stay physically distanced and access learning. It’s straightforward, intuitive and works on desktop computers, mobile devices and tablets. Via this learning platform, curriculum can be pre-loaded for each grade and subject, which is important as internet access and mobile data is inconsistent in the region. Schools need resources now more than ever, and a program like this could make a world of difference for young people in Zambia. 

For more information about how this partnership developed please read our blog post. 

A tablet costs roughly $100. Can you bring learning to a student with a donation? 

Adopt-An-Elephant 

Are you looking for a special and unique gift? One that will make an impact long after it’s unwrapped?

We are now giving our donors the opportunity to “adopt-an-elephant.” For a donation of at least $100, you can adopt one of the sweet elephants in Zambia and make sure it is  protected from poaching.

Upon donation you can download a PDF that you can put in a card or box to gift the donation. 

When you make the donation at the link below, we’ll email you to ask for a little more information, and then we will send a personalized greeting, including a photo of your adopted elephant. This will delight loved ones.