Global Guardians Conservation Fund

17/05/2022

The pangolin is in extreme danger of becoming extinct 😪.

27/04/2022

Dry drills are hugely important when it comes to using your firearm in the field. Practice practice practice. Better to have it and not need it than to not have it and need it.

27/04/2022

Suspects were charged with corruption, money laundering and fraud linked to wildlife trafficking

16/02/2022

Learn how to live and work around dangerous game in this module of the Pathfinder Anti-Poaching Course. This is crucial to surviving in the bush because believe me you will come across some big animals on patrol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMU6onsPkeY

Working and living around the Big 5 go hand in hand with anti-poaching operations so it is vital to ensure you have the right training when encountering thes...

14/02/2022

Come and join this amazing training course in South Africa to become an anti-poaching ranger. Even if you just want to check out the training you will not regret the experience and life skills you will learn along the way. Contact us for more info.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXVTu7BUKpw&t=2s

Learning how to move through the bush and not be seen is critical to becoming an anti-poaching ranger. Visit www.gguardians.org for more info.

26/12/2021

Christmas Rhinos!

All we want for Christmas is to keep rhinos safe! Will you step up and help? It’s almost the end of our the year and every donation can make a difference.

Don’t forget, we are a 501c3 non profit so all of your donations are tax deductible! Be sure to check with your employer matching programs as well, lots of companies will match your year end donation, immediately doubling the impact!

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23/12/2021

Volunteers are getting involved from all over the world to help protect our wildlife. This particular ranger in training came all the way from Germany to help out! You don't need any particular skills because the training you go through will teach you everything you need to be a ranger. So don't be nervous, come help out in 2022!!

08/12/2021

Grant Fowlds is a long time conservationist who has done amazing work protecting the wildlife and communities in Africa. Listen to his podcast and even buy his book. I've read it and it is a breath taking story.

https://gguardians.org/grant-animal-conservationist-for-africa/

Episode – 28 – By Travel Worth Living In this episode I get to talk with an animal conservationist from South Africa. Grant Fowlds has been actively involved in conservation for most of his life and is currently helping local communities set up game reserves to rewild the land and...

05/12/2021

"By deeds not words," a great philosophy to live by ❤

27/11/2021

Bushcraft is a big part of being an anti-poaching ranger and surviving in the wild. These are skills you will keep for life too! Who knows when you may need them.

13/11/2021

I personally love this photo. It's very powerful. Performing vehicle stop and searches is a part of being an anti poaching ranger and you will have to deal with all sorts of people and situations. Do you have what it takes? Email us at [email protected] for more information.

31/10/2021

Contact us and ask how you can become an expert tracker! [email protected]

26/10/2021

The Mogwase Regional Court has imposed lengthy imprisonment terms for three men who were found guilty of poaching rhino horns worth R1.5 million in the Pilansberg Game Reserve in the North West.

22/10/2021

Well done to the arresting AP unit!!!!

17/10/2021

From one of our Canadian Volunteers

"If you’re looking to start working or volunteering in Anti Poaching, Global Guardians is the place to start. Dustin has been great, helping me every step of the way and answering all my questions with the most detail."

Thanks Ethan, looking forward to seeing you over there protecting the wildlife.

This is one of the things that makes it all worth it for us. Knowing we have helped people get involved in conservation and made it an easier process by answering their questions and giving them the information they need.

10/10/2021

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03/10/2021

Geoffrey talks about crime scene protocols and why the need to preserve them is integral to getting convictions in this short video about the training involved to be an anti-poaching ranger. For more info you can message our page or email us at [email protected]

This part of the training will focus on how to preserve a crime scene and the importance of maintaining evidence.

17/09/2021

HELP US FINISH STRONG! 🦏

Today is the last day GlobalGiving are offering to match your donation!

Up until 23.59 pm EDT tonight, donations up to $50 will be matched by 50%!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has given so far, you are INCREDIBLE!

Help us keep safeguarding the largest black rhino sanctuary in East and Central Africa by making a donation 👉 https://bit.ly/2K4c2pJ

17/09/2021

Theory is an integral part of learning before going out into the field. Ensuring students know the laws and theoretical side of what they are doing to prepare them for the real thing. If you'd like to know more about becoming an anti-poaching ranger DM us or email us at [email protected]

15/09/2021

Long live our wildlife!! Contact us at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer.

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04/09/2021

Three rhino poachers have been sentenced to a whopping 105 years in prison for rhino poaching and other offences by the Skukuza Regional Court prosecuting team.
The sentences were handed down on September 2. The trio was arrested in 2017 after killing three rhinos in Marula (southern) section of the Kruger National Park (KNP).

The SANParks spokesperson, Isaac Phaahla, said two of the convicted poachers, Shangani Mathebula and Emmanuel Mdhluli, are from Mozambique while the other accused, Walter Hendrik Mangane, is a South African.

Phaahla said while the sentences were being handed down, the magistrate explained in detail the manner in which the poachers had killed the rhinos ex*****on style and were caught red-handed while in the process of plundering the animals.
The managing executive of the KNP, Gareth Coleman, congratulated the environmental crime investigative unit and ranger services for working closely with the investigating officer and the other SAPS service units to bring solid evidence before the court.
He commended the prosecuting team for a stellar job in arguing for a stiff sentence and thanked the rangers, air services and K9 units for their swift reaction in apprehending the accused and ensuring that justice is served.

Source : Lowvelder.co.za

📸 Robert Pike

01/09/2021

453 rhino were poached in 2020 while 1,000 rangers have been killed since 2003 😪. Show your support by donating or volunteering with us at gguardians.org

21/08/2021

Pathfinder Level One course start dates for 2021 and 2022 are as follows.

8th November 2021
24th January 2022

Level two
3rd April 2022

Email us at [email protected] for more info or visit www.gguardians.org to see our other programs.

14/08/2021

More pajama donkeys 😌. What's your favourite African animal?

23/07/2021

11/07/2021

The face of determination. Ed was already an anti-poaching ranger in Zimbabwe when we first began speaking. Funnily enough he was working on a reserve that I had previously been to on one of my trips to Africa. Ed wanted to improve his skills so he came to us at GGCF and with the help of a generous bloke from Sweden we were able to make this a reality and got him on the Pathfinder Level One course. Ed is now back in Zimbabwe protecting what precious wildlife they have left. If you'd like to get involved in protecting our wildlife email us at [email protected] or visit our website for more info www.gguardians.org

07/07/2021

Awesome to see two conservation efforts working together and anti poaching ones at that!! If you'd like to get involved, email us at [email protected]

02/07/2021

South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced that a suspected poacher was fatally wounded in a contact with guides from a private walking safari concession in the Kruger National Park (KNP).

The incident took place in the early hours of Friday 2 July 2021. The guides were on a guided walk with one guest when they came across a group of three suspected poachers. It has been reported that there was an exchange of gun shots and a suspected poacher was fatally wounded, a rifle, ammunition and poaching equipment were recovered not far from the contact point.

The South African Police, Ranger Services, K9 and Airwing Units are following up on the other two suspects.

Counselling has been offered to the guest and the guides as part of the debriefing session.
SANParks is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and will be able to make further statements once the investigation has been completed.

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Issued by: South African National Parks, Kruger National Park- Communications and Marketing
Isaac Phaahla, GM: Communications and Marketing - SANParks. Tel: 013 735 4262, cell 083 678 6874 or email: [email protected]

26/06/2021

In this module of the training you are taught how to safely arrest and restrain a poacher. Getting close to someone caught poaching or suspected of poaching is highly dangerous so it is a key part of learning during the course. To join the next course email us at [email protected] or go to our website www.gguardians.org

https://youtu.be/smVS7hR8lMg

In this module of the training you are taught how to safely arrest and restrain a poacher. Getting close to someone caught poaching or suspected of poaching ...

25/06/2021

Three people from three different countries coming together for conservation. This is what gives me hope 💪

18/06/2021

He was allegedly shot in Hazyview earlier today and reportedly died on his way to Kiaat Hospital in Mbombela this afternoon.

15/06/2021

Who knows the biggest elephant that ever lived? In kilograms. Another great photo by Rachel

22/05/2021

Ep. 44 Geoffrey - By Travel Worth Living

In this episode I get to talk with Geoffrey, the head instructor for Tac Trac. The Tac Trac Combat Tracking initiative was started as a way to combat the onslaught of wildlife crimes committed in Africa. As an NGO, they provide training for anti-poaching rangers who are then mobilised to work in various reserves across Africa.

Geoffrey began working as a ranger at the age of 17. Since then, he’s spent years honing his tracking and anti-poaching skills, first as a ranger and now as an instructor. During our conversation we talk about the threats rangers face, how they apprehend and stop poachers, and what it takes to spend days at a time out in the field.

To listen to this episode visit https://gguardians.org/geoffrey-head-instructor-for-tac-trac/

To learn more about Tac Trac, you can visit their website here: www.tactrac.co.za

You can also follow Geoffrey on Instagram .

11/05/2021

What do you think they are trying to figure out (comment your funniest caption)? There is a lot more to learn than just how to shoot a gun when you train as an anti-poaching ranger. You need to know the legal aspects to keep you on the right side of the law, safe handling and you need to know the capabilities of the fi****ms before even firing a shot. Contact us to find out how you can join up and be an anti-poaching ranger.