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Black and White Rhinos, Swaziland The Mkhaya Game Reserve is one of the few places
in the world where you can see black and white rhinos living together. Mkhaya plays an
important role in southern African conservation efforts as the rangers have been
involved in the re-introduction of over 20 locally extinct species. Volunteers work
together with park-rangers/guides in various activities such as the daily monitoring of endangered species and a regular check of the fence enclosing the Reserve. There is also a great deal of maintenance work to be done on roads, fences and infrastructure. Where possible, volunteers join game capture and veterinary activities.

The Bushmeat Project be warned that this is a site with graphic, disturbing images cleverly designed to spur viewers onto action. The Bushmeat Project has been established to support partnerships that will help the people of equatorial Africa to protect the region’s vital ecosystems and vibrant societies. The program is a long-term effort to provide economic and social incentive and to enable the expansion of capacity in the conservation arena. A primary theme of the Bushmeat Project has been the attempt to convert “poachers to protectors”. They appreciate voluntary help – “whatever you can give -- ideas, volunteer talent, encouragement, or donations -- will be welcome and appreciated”.

Kansanka Trust Zambia was formed to bring effective management to Kasanka National Park and thereby protect the flora and fauna in as natural a state as possible. By developing infrastructure and tourism the aim is to make the Park self-sustaining and bring benefits to the local community. The Trust promotes education and research in wildlife conservation and supports rural development schemes in the adjacent community. Kasanka relies heavily on voluntary assistance.

African Dogs, Zimbabwe aims to conserve and increase the range and numbers of African hunting dogs in Zimbabwe. Volunteers are involved on a day to day basis and experience first hand the reality of operating a conservation project in the African wilderness. They operate predominantly in the areas around Hwange National Park, located in the far west of Zimbabwe. Volunteers assist with rehabilitation, fieldwork, education and wildlife work – see the website for more information.

Munda Wanga Trust, Zambia works to protect natural heritage through education and conservation. They run an environmental education centre, wildlife sanctuary and botanical gardens. Volunteers are welcome to assist in a variety of ways.

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is committed to the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned and abandoned chimpanzees in the hills of the Western Forest of Sierra Leone. The chimps enjoy a semi-wild life within the 100 acre reserve. The sanctuary aims to encourage effective local law enforcement agencies to take positive action against the trading of chimpanzees and other endangered species, to integrate orphaned chimpanzees into social groups with a view to gradually rehabilitating them into a semi-wild environment, to provide an educational, research and leisure facility to increase public awareness on the plight of Sierra Leone’s chimpanzee population by attracting visitors. They aim to reintroduce wild-born rehabilitated chimpanzees into protected habitats. They value volunteer help and advertise specific volunteer vacancies on their website.

Nile Transboundary Environmental Action Project provides a strategic framework for environmentally sustainable development of the Nile River Basin and supports basin wide environmental action projects. Vacancies advertised when available.

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