Tag rhino conservation

7 Mar

Rhino Poaching Crisis Update

From January to December 2024, 420 rhinos were poached in South Africa—320 on state properties and 100 on private reserves. While this marks a decrease from the 499 rhinos poached in 2023, the fight is far from over.

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3 Mar

2025 Global Conservation Force Training Courses

Global Conservation Force (GCF) is excited to announce a series of immersive, hands-on conservation training courses for 2025! Designed to provide participants with critical skills and education, these programs offer a unique opportunity to contribute directly to wildlife protection efforts while experiencing the diverse beauty of South Africa.

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1 Mar

Join Global Conservation Force at San Diego EarthFest 2025!

Mark your calendars! Global Conservation Force (GCF) is excited to participate in San Diego EarthFest 2025, a premier Earth Day celebration dedicated to sustainability, conservation, and environmental awareness. Event Details: […]

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1 Mar

Saving Baby Rhinos – A Fundraiser for Emergency Conservation Efforts

Join Global Conservation Force (GCF), Zululand Conservation Trust, and Zululand Rhino Orphanage for an impactful evening dedicated to protecting and caring for orphaned baby rhinos. The surge in rhino poaching across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has left an alarming number of calves orphaned, requiring immediate emergency funding for their protection, medical care, feeding, and long-term rehabilitation. Additionally, funding is needed for rescue operations and the safe release of rehabilitated rhinos back into the wild.

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11 Jan

Coffee and Conservation: The Story Behind The Last Ranger with Cindy and David Lee

At Global Conservation Force, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire action and awareness about critical conservation issues. In this blog, we’re thrilled to share highlights from our latest podcast episode of Coffee and Conservation, where we spoke with the creative minds behind the award-winning short film, The Last Ranger.

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4 Jan

“The Last Ranger” Makes the Oscars Shortlist!

This powerful film, shot in the Eastern Cape at Amakhala and Kariega Game Reserves, is based on true stories of rhino poaching. It shines a light on the devastating toll of poaching on both humans and wildlife.

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26 Dec

Meet Instructor Dylan

Wildlife conservation is important to me because I want our world to be filled with thriving life. I don’t want to live in a world where most of the species I grew up with are extinct, and I can only see them in museums. My personal philosophy is that we are custodians of this world, and it is our responsibility to care for it.

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24 Dec

New Ecotour Safari Trip Dates – April 2025

Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? This April, join Global Conservation Force (GCF) for a once-in-a-lifetime ecotour at the breathtaking Amakhala Game Reserve. Hosted at the historic and luxurious Leeuwenbosch Lodge, this 7-day, 6-night adventure offers an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in African wildlife conservation alongside GCF's Lead Field Medic Instructor, Chris Laursen.

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20 Dec

Giving Tuesday Impact: Full Unit Gear Sponsorship for Manyoni Anti-Poaching and K9 Unit

Global Conservation Force (GCF) is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to support wildlife conservation and anti-poaching efforts. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters and the P.L.A.Y. Donation Match Campaign for Giving Tuesday, we have successfully sponsored critical gear for the entire @manyoniapuandk9unit.

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3 Dec

Giving Tuesday 2024 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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