Tag wildlife protection

25 Mar

Sponsor a Future Guardian of Wildlife

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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6 Feb

Meet Instructor Mike

I am the founder and CEO of Nomad International, a security consulting and government contracting service. Growing up, I felt a strong affinity to animals and envisioned working with them in some way as an adult. But life can take unexpected twists and turns, and I ended up in military service after the events of 9/11. In the US Army, I served in Special Forces as a Green Beret for 20 years. While exciting and rewarding in its own right, my career also provided the opportunity to travel in West Africa along the border regions of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Togo within the Parc “W” Nationale Parc. It was here that I was first introduced to the exotic animals I read about in my youth, while also offering insight to the challenges parks face in protecting wildlife and their habitats. During repeated trips to the Sahel, I also encountered the results of illegal poaching in Mali—elephants killed for their tusks. This experience was so upsetting, it shifted my personal focus toward conservation.

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5 Feb

Wear Your Support: Pangolin-Themed Apparel for Conservation

At Global Conservation Force, we are dedicated to protecting the world’s most trafficked mammal—the pangolin. These elusive, scale-covered creatures are facing extreme threats due to poaching and illegal wildlife trade. By supporting our conservation efforts, you are directly contributing to anti-poaching initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and the essential resources needed to safeguard pangolins in the wild. One of the easiest and most stylish ways to support pangolin conservation is by wearing your commitment! Our pangolin-themed apparel and merchandise not only spreads awareness but also funds our frontline protection efforts. Every purchase helps provide critical resources, such as ranger training, K9 units, and rescue operations for pangolins caught in the illegal wildlife trade.

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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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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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27 Nov

Mike Veale Inspires Conservation Action at Primer Congresso Internacional de Cuidadores

Last week, Mike Veale, founder of Global Conservation Force and renowned wildlife conservationist, participated as an invited speaker, judge, and panelist at the Primer Congresso Internacional de Cuidadores in Cali, Colombia.

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23 Nov

Equip Heroes on the Frontlines: Support Rangers This Giving Tuesday!

As Giving Tuesday approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the impact you can have on the world around you. At Global Conservation Force (GCF), our mission is simple but vital: to protect wildlife and the rangers who dedicate their lives to safeguarding them. Your support this Giving Tuesday can directly contribute to their efforts and make a tangible difference in the fight against poaching.

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