Tag rhino conservation

7 May

Rhino Poaching Crisis Continues: South Africa Loses 103 Rhinos in Q1 2025 — Global Conservation Force Ramps Up Support in High-Risk Regions

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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2 May

All for Rhinos: A Global Effort with GCF, ZCT & ZRO

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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30 Apr

April Impact Recap – 63 Rangers Trained Across the Eastern Cape

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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29 Apr

A Night for Rhino Conservation: $17,885.17 Raised for Our Partners in Zululand

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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19 Apr

Saving Lives in the Field: GCF Fully Sponsors 2025 K9 First Aid Course in South Africa

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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15 Apr

Coffee and Conservation with Mike Veale – Episode: Karen Odendaal

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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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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