Category News & Updates

6 Jan

Let’s Team Up and Save a Species: Becoming a Pangolin Guardian

Let’s Team Up and Save a Species: Becoming a Pangolin Guardian   Hello and welcome to the Pangolin Guardians community!   Pangolin.Africa, an organisation dedicated to the protection and preservation […]

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17 Dec

Over A Decade of Global Conservation: Celebrating GCF’s Worldwide Impact

Over a decade ago, Global Conservation Force (GCF) was founded by a coalition of American and South African wildlife professionals—individuals with decades of experience in wildlife rehabilitation, environmental and wildlife law enforcement, exotic and zoo veterinary practice, and anti-poaching operations across the United States, Africa, and Asia. From the outset, GCF has also drawn on advisors and specialists from a wide spectrum of fields, including community-based conservation, ecology, wildlife biology, technology, and zoological sciences. The vision was clear: to create a diverse and dynamic operational team capable of building, expanding, and elevating wildlife protection and conservation efforts on both grassroots and global scales.

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17 Dec

Coffee & Conservation: A Conversation from the Frontlines with Sophie Bland

This week on Coffee & Conservation, we’re continuing our Women in Conservation series with an episode grounded in firsthand field experience, storytelling, and the realities of frontline wildlife protection. For this episode, we’re joined by Sophie Bland, a wildlife conservationist, photographer, former zookeeper, trained field guide, rhino rehabber, and one of Global Conservation Force’s newest Field Journalists.

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16 Dec

Meet The Team, Elias Blaset. Wildlife Care Specialist | Conservation Communicator | GCF Conservation Officer

Meet Elias Blaset Wildlife Care Specialist | Conservation Communicator | GCF Conservation Officer Elias is a Wildlife Care Specialist and conservation communicator with a decade of experience spanning animal care, […]

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16 Dec

Becoming an Anti-Poaching, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Protection Instructor with Global Conservation Force

Global Conservation Force (GCF) operates in multiple countries, navigating diverse languages, cultures, and conservation priorities across the globe. At the heart of our work are our four pillars of conservation, which operate in tandem with community-based conservation, regional anti-poaching strategies, and invitation-only requests for GCF to assist in-situ, boots-on-the-ground field operations. For those passionate about wildlife protection and conservation, becoming a GCF Instructor represents one of the most dynamic and challenging opportunities in the field. Our instructors work directly in the Africa bush and other remote locations, often under extreme conditions and without the luxuries of modern civilization. They operate in environments that require both mental and physical resilience, as well as the ability to wear multiple hats: leading teams, mentoring new field staff, and executing mission-critical tasks.

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25 Nov

Meet Anna, GCF’s Newest Conservation Ambassador

Global Conservation Force (GCF) is thrilled to welcome Anna Dimitriadis as our newest Conservation Ambassador. A BAFTA-nominated wildlife filmmaker, presenter, and storyteller, Anna brings a wealth of experience and passion for conservation to our community. From icy Antarctic waters to the grasslands of Africa, she has dedicated her career to capturing the beauty and challenges of wildlife, while highlighting the people protecting it.

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19 Nov

Giving Tuesday 2025 Need & Goals

Every year, thousands of animals fall victim to poaching. Rhinos, elephants, and countless other species face threats from illegal wildlife trade, habitat destruction, and human-wildlife conflict. To combat this, along with several other avenues, GCF empowers and equips anti-poaching units with the tools, training, and resources they need to protect these vulnerable species

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22 Oct

The Role of Global Conservation Force Instructors Building Capacity, Empowering Teams, and Strengthening Global Conservation

At Global Conservation Force (GCF), our instructors are far more than teachers, they are builders of people, programs, and purpose. Across multiple countries, cultures, and ecosystems, GCF Instructors work hand-in-hand with local teams, community leaders, and partner organizations to strengthen the backbone of wildlife protection and conservation capacity. Every instructor brings real-world experience from their respective field, from anti-poaching and law enforcement to veterinary care, K9 operations, wildlife rehabilitation, and community-based conservation. Their mission is not to occupy or replace — but to build, elevate, and empower. GCF Instructors meet each team where they are, help them grow, and develop them into self-sustaining forces for good within their regions.

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26 Sep

Celebrating Conservation Champions: Announcing the 2025 GCF Award Recipients

Since our 3rd Gala in 2017, the Wildlife Guardian Award has honored extraordinary individuals making a real difference in wildlife conservation. More recently, starting in 2024, the Conservation Warrior Award has recognized those whose critical behind-the-scenes work drives conservation success around the world. Each year, our Gala celebrates the diversity of roles and efforts that protect wildlife, habitats, and communities.

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24 Sep

World Rhino Day Recap & 2025 Rhino Conservation Challenge Results

This World Rhino Day, supporters from across the globe came together to fuel frontline conservation. With the 2025 Rhino Conservation Challenge officially closed and all donations tallied, we are excited to share the impact YOU made possible. Together, we raised an incredible $9,776 for rhino conservation initiatives worldwide. Every donor, team, participant, and supporting business brought real strength to the fight for wildlife.

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