14 May
Are you ready to take a stand for rhinos and rangers? Join the 2025 Rhino Conservation Challenge — a thrilling, meaningful way to raise awareness and funds for rhino conservation, with a once-in-a-lifetime reward awaiting the top fundraiser! This year’s challenge is your chance to directly support frontline rhino protection efforts AND win an unforgettable 7-day ecotour safari adventure for two in South Africa!*
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An afternoon of fine wine, gourmet dining, and impactful conservation storytelling, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Wilson Creek Winery. This years theme; Old West!
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Join the Rhino Conservation Challenge! Rally your friends, raise funds, and support frontline rhino protection. This annual fundraiser powers anti-poaching, rhino rescue, and ranger training efforts. Top Prizes: Grand Prize: A 7-day conservation safari in South Africa for two. Second Place: A hands-on volunteer stay at Zululand Rhino Orphanage. Make an impact. Win the adventure of a lifetime. Sign up. Fundraise. Save rhinos.
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In a sobering update from South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Minister Dr. Dion George announced that 103 rhinos were poached between January and March 2025. This grim statistic averages to more than one rhino killed every day, highlighting the continued and unrelenting pressure on South Africa’s remaining rhino populations.
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Thanks to your incredible support, April and May have brought major wins for rhino conservation and community-based efforts across South Africa! From raising a glass at Brews for Baby Rhinos in San Diego to tuning in from around the world for our Live Conservation Chat with Karen Odendaal, Anthony Porter, and Mike Veale, our GCF community has shown up in full force to support our trusted partners at Zululand Conservation Trust and the Zululand Rhino Orphanage.
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April was a month of serious impact for Global Conservation Force and our partner reserves in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. With the support of our incredible donors, we successfully completed a sponsored Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training tour, reaching 63 rangers across Kariega, Lalibela, Bucklands, Shamwari, and Amakhala.
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On behalf of the entire Global Conservation Force team, we are thrilled to share the success of our latest fundraising event — a powerful evening dedicated to rhino conservation, education, and community impact.
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Global Conservation Force is proud to announce that we are fully sponsoring the next K9 Field First Aid Course for anti-poaching and conservation K9 units in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. This life-saving training will take place on May 30th, 2025, in collaboration with Ikhala Veterinary Hospital in Grahamstown, South Africa.
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Pour yourself a fresh cup and join Mike Veale for a compelling episode of Coffee and Conservation, featuring Karen Odendaal, Chief Operating Officer of Zululand Conservation Trust (ZCT) and Managing Director of Manyoni Private Game Reserve. Karen has been a driving force in South African conservation since 2005, from her early days as a Black Rhino Monitor to establishing the Zululand Rhino Orphanage and leading groundbreaking community and wildlife initiatives. In this episode, Karen and Mike explore the vital work being done at the intersection of wildlife conservation and community engagement—from pangolin rehabilitation and range expansion to her pivotal role in founding the Zululand Rhino Orphanage in response to the poaching crisis.
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At Global Conservation Force (GCF), we are committed to equipping the next generation of rangers with the skills, training, and gear they need to protect some of the world’s most endangered wildlife. Thanks to a generous grant from the United Methodist Church in Vista, we have secured the base costs for our instructors and the community-selected recruits participating in this year’s Annual Ranger Training Course in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. However, additional funding is still needed to ensure these recruits complete their training fully prepared.
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