Akashinga

I've had the privilege of knowing and working with Akashinga since its inception, and I can confidently say that it is one of the most remarkable organizations I've encountered. Their commitment to female empowerment and community development is unparalleled. Akashinga's innovative community-led conservation model not only protects wildlife but also transforms the lives of the women and communities involved. By training and employing local women as rangers, they provide opportunities for economic independence and leadership, fostering a sense of pride and ownership in conservation efforts.

The impact of Akashinga on the ground is profound. The organization has successfully reduced poaching incidents and improved biodiversity in the areas they protect. Their holistic approach, which includes education, healthcare, and infrastructure development, ensures that conservation efforts benefit the entire community. Akashinga stands out not just for its environmental achievements but also for its dedication to social progress, proving that effective conservation and community upliftment can go hand in hand.

Akashinga is an incredible organization not only focused on wildlife conservation, but also doing so through the empowerment of women. I learned about Akashinga a few years ago, and was truly moved by the nonprofit's training program for its female rangers and how intricately they work together with the communities they serve to help endangered animals. I've had the opportunity to listen to people like Sergeant Hoto share her personal story, in addition to the hands on work the rangers do every day. The Akashinga community is a leading example of what proper wildlife conservation can look like and be like throughout the world. I am grateful to be a supporter of Akashinga!

Poaching is a serious threat to wildlife across many areas in Africa. I support Akashinga because they provide direct protection of wildlife through education of locals, ensuring long term sustainable anti poaching action and knowledge.

I'm pleased to write a review for Akashinga.
This extraordinary group of women have an innovative approach to conservation. It involves community buy-in rather than full-on armed assault against poachers. They operate on a simple principle: If a community understands the economic benefits of preserving animals, then it will eliminate poaching without an armed struggle. I have been sponsoring Akashinga for years via monthly donations and I will continue to do so while they operate under this model. They operate in Zimbabwe and the initiative was founded by former Australian special forces soldier and anti-poaching leader Damien Mander. They are a women-only team of rangers, drawn from the abused and marginalized parts of society.
I understand also that they are predominately plant-based, further embracing general "harm-reduction" ideals and maintaining more consistency around the principle of compassion.
I hope these women are, and the model that they operate under is, recognised for future anti-poaching initiatives, and I hope they are recognised for the top rating list.

Thank you.

Mark

Incredible and integral organization that unites uplifting the community, women and children with protection of wildlife and the environment at large. The emphasis on veganism and connecting the dots of what we eat is critical. As is the emphasis on educating future generations and empowering women with agency and ability to lead with strength.

Akashinga goes above and beyond to protect critical landscape areas across Africa that are essential to the health of our planet. More than protecting wildlife and natural regions, Akashinga engages local communities by providing essential support through education, clean water access, medical care, and employment. They are a truly thoughtful organization that is creating lasting impact. I'm so honored to support Akashinga and the vital work they do!

Amazing organization doing critically important conservation work while empowering women to create change in their communities. Akashinga is changing the game in the sector and unlocking the most untapped resource for social change - women.

They do amazing work protecting wildlife, preserving natural resources and empowering communities.

Amazing work. Their staff cares so much and are passionate about protecting the planet. The model is so uniques and yet so effective. Thank you for your important work!

Really incredible NGO with tons of experience. What they are doing in conservation is just outstanding work, and I can't wait to see all they do moving forward.

The Akashinga rangers are incredibly brave and powerful women. Please donate to this amazing charity.

Admiringly consistent dedication to their remarkable values through their inspiring work! Proud to support Akashinga.

An incredible organisation, making a real difference for our environment and local communities. Truly inspiring work.

Love this organisation. Their approach to conservation is really refreshing and I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds for them. Inspirational stuff!

The work Akashinga do for wildlife and helping local communities in Zimbabwe and Mozambique is truly incredible! I feel especially passionate about this nonprofit for the breaking of gender-stereotype boundaries with an all female ranger group. The rangers are inspirational and the work the team have done to train them to such a high standard is motivational!.

I've worked with the Akashinga team for two brilliant years. The entire organisation is fiercely passionate and dedicated to the cause - they're a joy to work with. The initiatives they run are considered, vital and thoughtful and have delivered huge impact to the areas they protect.

The work that Akashinga does is incredible. Very proud to support this organisation and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Akashinga.

I've been following IAPF's / Akashinga's work for a while now, mostly through social media. I've also heard Damien Mander on a few podcasts and have seen the organization in media pieces. Their mission really strikes me as vital to saving both wildlife and helping our climate crisis. I have so much respect for these guys, and I'm always more than happy to support in any way I can. Keep going, Akashinga!

with humbleness.
What can you do more than put your own life on the line, every time, every day ? IAPF, The women of Akashinga are just plain heroes. Taking care of lives, every sort of lives, holding up communities, animals, ... . They reach outstanding goals, save numerous lives, they fight the right fight, and. t h i s. m u s t. g o. o n. Humans, poachers, have done, are doing, too much damage in here. we're not here to witness evil win. no. not now, not ever. and who is doing the job ?

Great organisation that put their money where their mouth is. The majority of donations actually go to the rangers and work on the ground. Not a top-heavy organisation like a lot of these 'not-for-profits'

I heard Damien Mander live in Sydney, and I was moved by his personal story and awed by the immense efforts and achievements put into IAPF. Truly the protection of endangered species is one of the great themes of our day, and every effort should be made to support it and those who follow its example.

These are amazing people doing amazing things for the animals, for the environment and for their communities. We need more organisations like this.

Once I started donating to this important Foundation, I receive regular emails updating me on their current work. I am very concerned about poachers killing endangered animals in Africa and it is so wonderful to know that the IAPF is achieving great results.
The other important factor of IAPF is the women they train, then employ to do this work. These women are often living in dire circumstances, trying to survive. so their employment gives them an independent income, respect and a community to be part of.
Their training is incredibly difficult, but they know that if they succeed, their lives and that of their children will be so much better - good for the animals, good for them!

The work IAPF does in invaluable. Wildlife protection and community development through employing women and introducing plant based diets to the community. Very proud to be a long time supporter of this forward thinking organization.

Sie machen einen Unterschied. Ich finde es großartig, dass sie sowohl benachteiligtd Frauen fördern, als auch bedrohte Tierarten schützen

This is the only non-profit I love to read about; they have a great mission of helping both women and animals.

I heard an interview with the charity's founder and knew that this was the non-profit I wanted to donate to.

this organization gives me hope for humanity! The good they do exceeds just poaching and hunting, they are giving women and children hope for a decent standard of living and reaching their potential. How can you put a price on that? If I won the lottery I would give half of it to these wonderful people with no hesitation.

Great organization that does an excellent job protecting wildlife from poachers. They do this providing training to women and members of the community, which in turn offers jobs.

Wonderful cause supporting local, grassroots initiatives.

Their work supports conservation at the grassroots level with direct action to benefit wildlife and the people in the community. IAPF rewrites what conservation means with powerful stories of hope and personal development.

This is a smaller charity where your contributions can have an out-sized impact.

The community outreach they do in the areas where they operate is pretty next-level. By working directly with local people and giving them jobs protecting animals in their own regions from pouching, they are accomplishing multiple things at once.

If some species are going to be saved, it's going to be due to the works of groups like IAPF.

This charity always keeps its members informed on updates and news. While putting their lives on the line for protection of animals, they also create jobs and a sense of worth for the people that are engaged as animal protectors. More importantly than anything, they have saved the lives of many many endangered animals from illegal poaching. They are highly professional, dedicated and honest.

I donate a recurring monthly amount because I know Damian and his team do the kind of work that I would like to do: education, protection of magnificent African wildlife, providing worthy work for women. They are impressive.

Incredible organization with a great mission! Love hearing the progress reports and learning about the ingenious ways they are addressing major conservation issues while empowering local populations

IAPF is one of the most powerful and unique nonprofits in the world today. They are boldly going after two major issues within one organization. Protecting the elephants and wildlife from poachers and giving woman a place to be the strong, resilient creatures they are. I have been a donor for a few years and every interaction I have had with them has been so pleasant and promptly responded to. They are transparent and inclusive, bringing you into their powerful mission on this planet.

I love these women and the organisation that has made them a world force for conservation. I look forward to their emailed updates, and I'm proud to say that I support them with my small but ongoing financial contributions.

I am thankful that I’m able to sponsor 1 Ranger who protects wildlife in Africa. I know my hard earned and scarce resources are helping empower local Women to fight against poaching of endangered species.

I absolutely love what IAPF is doing - they are empowering people AND protecting wildlife. Yay!

Monthly donor here. I was profoundly moved by a presentation by Damian and one of the rangers touring Canada around 2019. I immediately became a donor. Their updates on social media are frequent and the impact they are making (hard numbers in reduced poaching) is making a huge difference.
Thank you for inspiring us all IAPF!

Supporting the incredible work that the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) as well as the people who do it feeds my soul. I appreciate the updates, incredible stories, and photos that they share regularly. There is no doubt my donations are money well spent.

We saw the video showing the history and training of Akashinga by Damien Mander and were very moved by it. Following a donation we had a phone call from an IAPF representative in the US where we learned so much about the organization, its mission and its founder. We later had the privilege of meeting Damien when he was in Washington DC. It reaffirmed our understanding of how deeply committed Damien is to wildlife conservation and to IAPF. He is the real deal.

This group’s unique approach to protecting elephants empowers local communities, particularly the women. It should be no surprise that females can be powerful warriors against poaching, and this recognition is enabling effective preservation of these herds, while supporting local economies and increasing the understanding of conservation.

I think it's one of the most wholesome and dedicated organizations aimed at protecting animals. The way they go about it is fascinating and Netflix-adaptation worthy. I'm absolutely in awe of the women rangers and Damien Mander whose life story is incredibly interesting (highly recommend his Ted Talk). The fact that they are also vegan is what truly makes them special. Such kind of integrity and dedication is inspiring on multiple levels.

IAPF does an incredible job protecting wildlife with their Akashinga female army. They save elephants, rhinos and other wildlife from poachers. Theit soldiers are trained eating a plant-based diet and respect all living beings.

IAPF are making a huge impact on the environment , the animals life, the vegetation and people.
They eat clean and are involved in the growth and prep of their foods.
IAPF keep us informed and update us regularly without being in your face.
I make my donation in memory of both my parents.
Bless them
Be part of the life change

I've had a lifelong sensitivity to the plight of the animals we share this planet with. My grandfather was a hunter and trapper and I spent a great deal of time with him as a youngster. Time in the bush with him in part meant witnessing first hand what animals go through because of our actions. This valuable lesson has always stayed with me and engendered a sincere desire to at some point give back to those entirely innocent and vulnerable species which try to survive in our midst.
A few years ago this motivation inspired me to search for organizations that were walking the walk and not just talking the talk. This search led me to discover the IAPF. The story of it's founding and the approach they are taking to conservation and the running of the organization seemed to me to be overwhelmingly unique. Integrity and clarity of purpose are very clearly hallmarks of this organization. They spend the money they bring in on the front lines of the struggle in which they are engaged. They protect those animals most in need while at the same time strengthening local communities through their hiring of front line female rangers. It's a brilliant approach and deserves our support.
In a world rife with so much corruption and malfeasance it's extremely heartening to find an organization whose sole mission is to do the right thing for the most vulnerable creatures on the planet .
There is an old Vedic saying that goes something like: "When something is the truth the whole universe stands up and declares it to be the truth" such is my perception of the integrity and authenticity of the men and woman at the IAPF.
I hope these words encourage those that can to contribute to the IAPF's cause of holding the line in the battle against extinction for some of the worlds most beautiful and intelligent creatures.

Hearing about what Damian, the IAPF and their rangers are doing for wildlife and the local communities is very inspiring. I hope they continue to make a real difference.

Extraordinary group of people who have, and will continue to, save wild African animals from being killed by poachers.
Trustworthy, worth supporting in every way.
Great communication.
Up to date news about what they're doing,

Inspiring and relevant non-profit that has so much to tell the world about its work empowering women in Africa, protecting wildlife, engaging communities to support wildlife that can provide valuable employment, as well as being a plant-based community. They are stellar examples of how we can all make better choices to benefit both himans and animals for a better world.

Animals have little room to thrive. What room they have, leaves them dealing with trophy hunters or poachers. IAPF not only takes this horrific problem on-They train women in the community to be fighters and protectors of the animals. They train dogs to sniff out poachers. Damien and his team constantly work to discover new ways to educate the public, their staff and people who once were poachers themselves, as they saw it as their only means of support IAPF works to show there is more value having these animals alive then not. Not only financially but also understanding our world would be a much less vibrant planet without them. There are many endless struggles to protect our lovely flora and fauna. IAPF is tantamount in helping to protect our big animals. It is an endless, often difficult, dangerous and thankless task to protect these beautiful animals that are endangered. This is a necessary organization.
I donate what I can as a retired women. Please help IAPF thrive so they can help animals thrive.

Please spread the word about IAPF
Sandra Cruze

I love hearing from them because they are a unique, no nonsense, effective group. All their communication is so well crafted and inspires one to action at some level. IAPF is a complete inspiration to me as an animal protection activist and conservationist. I wish the animals had more groups like IAPF in their corner!

This is the most inspiring charity and business I know of!

Damien Mander is perhaps the most dedicated, sincere and passionate person I've ever met (I've met a good number!). Learn about the Akashinga program that he created for the International Anti-Poaching Foundation... it will take your breath away. The issue of saving wildlife and the habitat it depends on is foundational to the existential threats humanity faces, from climate change to pandemics. It's all tied together. Support this bold and unique group of heroes.

A fantastic, ethical and passionate organisation who act with integrity and provide supporters no fuss opportunities to provide financial support and feel like they are contributing directly to the front-line. Ongoing updates are respectful and do not spam, with content which is both sufficiently detailed and relevant.

I have been a supporter of the IAPF since I saw a bit on '20/20' and a number of articles online as long ago as 2006. I was impressed with Damien's vision and drive to see success in the Rhino and Elephant Wars. I believe that the sort of creativity the IAPF espouses in the approach to conservation is a model which should be followed by other nonprofits engaged in the preservation of nature. Engagement with the wider conservation community in the pursuit of creative and novel approaches to conservation remains at the fore of the IAPF's approach to conservation in pursuit of a wider and concerted anti-poaching effort across Africa. When selecting worthy causes and the organizations which serve them, the IAPF should be at the very top of every donor's mind. We are responsible for the conditions under which our world's flora and fauna presently subsist, and so we should find ourselves compelled by the moral imperative to preserve what remains in our wake - and the International Anti-Poaching Federation (IAPF) does precisely that.

Damien Mander, the founder of IAPF, is an inspirational person who has grown the IAPF into an organisation that gets 'down and dirty' in its fight against poaching. Even more inspiring is the voice he is giving, not only to the beleaguered animals of Africa, but also to the local women in training them to be elite rangers. He is paving the way to a (hopefully) more compassionate and thoughtful world. This is an individual whose growing organisation needs all the support they can get in trying to preserve native animals from the ignorance, greed and/or stupidity of those 'human animals' that would have your believe that Rhino horn or Elephant tusks have some 'magical' power and need to be 'harvested' to satisfy the demand of (typically) Asian markets. Human cruelty to animals is well documented and widely ignored by most with the convenience of being several steps away from the slaughter. The IAPF are right in there, with the rangers risking their own lives to save those of the voiceless. THEY NEED TO BE SUPPORTED!

I have been inspired by their mission, accomplishments and transparency.

The far reaching effects of my monthly donation is enormous. From providing protection for African animals hunted for financial gain, providing careers for disadvantaged women who can now build homes and educate their children, to building whole new communities.
International Anti-Poaching Foundation brings about so much positive change, it is the charity I will keep supporting, always.
Thank you Damien and your amazing brave women.

Great cause and very easy to deal with. Never had an issue with billing or donations. They have been featured on a number of times on television. They are saving animals and they are making a huge difference. I would hate to see a word where IAPF didn't exist.

IAPF is my favorite charity, not just because I feel passionately about the work they do, but because they are committed to the mission of stopping poaching and saving animals with everything they've got. These people have their lives on the line for what they believe in. They are the most generous, brave, selfless, and heroic people I know of, and it is a privilege to support their work.

IAPF does fantastic work that goes far beyond protecting the wild life in the area they operate in. They empower and support the local communities by employing and training their rangers from those communities. The social and economic benefits are huge. The information they share via social media is frequent, informative and uplifting. I am proud to support IAPF and the way they live their values.

This organization helps protect wildlife, and it gives opportunities to the brave people who work to protect the animals.

Doing great work to protect will animals; no corruption; supports women and families and makes a world a better and more enjoyable place. Gives people something to look forward to in life.

I've had my eye on this nonprofit for several years, and they are doing fantastic work -- on two fronts. First and foremost, they are taking direct action to save the LAST magnificent, iconic mammals of Africa in the only way possible: beating poachers at their own game. Secondly, they are empowering women and helping to break the repressive chains of misogynist, repressive cultures in African nations so that the next generation of girls can see the potential of powerful, capable women ready to challenge wrong-doing by either gender.

I am always saddened by the death of an animal and how barbaric we are to kill a glorious, intelligent creature like the elephant - merely for its tusks and other body parts!! That's why I was thrilled to see an organization like IAPF come into being. This organization also had the foresight to realize that women are more than capable. IAPF gave hope back to the animals and also to women needing to fend for themselves and their families. Kudos to you IAPF!
Lou Hooper

It’s a great organisation where you can actually see the difference you make by donating. They share their updates and progress in emails which is fantastic to follow ! They are really making a difference for conservation work. Saving so many animals!

I heard about the International Anti-Poaching Foundation and specifically the Akashinga female rangers on an NPR radio program. This foundation, the endangered wildlife they protect and the local people who benefit in a number of ways, all deserve any and all help we can provide. These women are courageous warriors who are fighting a battle everyday, risking their lives. They deserve our help.

Amzing work being done by IAPF. Empowering local women to help protect wilflidfe. Emails sent are chock full of detailed information of what was accomplished in the stipulated time periods.

IAPF has been quite innovative in their approach to poaching. Back when it started I doubted whether it had a chance but I was proven wrong.
The Foundation has made leap and strides in combating poaching and at the same time has taken an initiative to help empower and employ women to fulfill the role of guardians of the animals that need help or watching over whilst fighting criminal elements.

They also have a very successful track record and as a Foundation, they are completely transparent with where the donations get used and how.

Personally I like to hear the success stories of the people, men and women involved in the fight against poaching. I am a donor and I am proud to be one

IAPF is what every single nonprofit should be. Immense dedication, and at times, at great risk to themselves, a worthy and ABSOLUTELY necessary and critical mission, and nearly 100 percent of funds going directly to the mission. The founder is driven and dedicated, hands on and beyond reproach. IAPF is always my first recipient of donations. I wish I had far greater means!

Damien Mander & the Akashinga ladies are absolute heroes! They put their lives on the line to protect endangered species & habitats, under conditions few people would be able to handle. They are treasures to their community & to the planet!

you can be confident your your donation was not wasted when give to this amazing organization. the brave work they do is worth all the support you can give.

Honest, trusted and effective agency.Providing a needed and key service.

I was first introduced to this group at a National Geographic Live event. By far the most powerful and moving of all I’ve attended. I’m extremely impressed by their brave dedication and commitment. I encourage all to support them.

I first learned about IAPF from the interview with Damien Mander in the film "The Game Changers." His words moved me. In fact, that interview was the segment in the film that inspired me most and truly touched my soul. I immediately became a top fan of IAPF and their ground-breaking model to protect the planet's precious and vulnerable species in Africa. Since that time, I have donated whenever I have had the means to do so. I have interacted with their team via email and felt welcomed and very appreciated as a supporter. They have a fantastic team and are doing crucial work! I wish everyone on the planet who had a few extra dollars would donate to this fine organization which is preserving and protecting species we all love so dearly. At the same time, IAPF is providing training and employment to deserving and amazing women in Africa. IAPF gives these women the opportunity to demonstrate to the world just how strong, compassionate and courageous they are. We all owe them a debt of gratitude.

This is a great cause and saving
Lives of our precious wild Animals

The rangers put their lives on the line to
Protect innocent animals from poachers and they need all
Of the support they can get to make a difference!

I first heard about this group watching "The Game Changers." I love them. I ESPECIALLY love Akashinga, for two main reasons. First, they protect endangered (all, really) animals in a legal fashion. Second, they promote the welfare of local women, which, as all experts on the environment, global warming, and humanitarianism in general have noted, is one of the single most important developments that the world can make to improve the quality of life on earth, and not just for humans. So, it is a win-win scenario. I seldom use buzz-words, but THIS is synergy! Support these people!

Fantastic and effective mission. Not only does this charity develop effective ways of conserving African wildlife but also promotes vegan lifestyle to help all species of animals and the environment.

I have donated money to the brave "Akashinga" girls (operated by the IAPF) four times already.
These girls protect the wild animals in Africa from poachers. And they do it with a freakin gun in their hands. These tough girls risk their lifes every day in the bush. Because they get paid by the IAPF, their otherwise low social status within their local communities increases which means that they get bullied less in their patriarchal environment. So I am not only supporting the last wild animals in Africa, I am also supporting the people there.
Other people just send money to Africa to feed the ever growing population there.
This is so much better. Go Akashinga!

Sincere thanks to all the staff of IAPF. They do GIVE so much to protect, save, help, feed, take care, rise, our wonderful brothers, the WILD ANIMALS. The founder of IAPF could not accept that every eight hours a rhino is killed. And he his giving is life to protect these wonderful and pacific animals. Working in my office, in Switzerland, what else than helping IAPF with money, can I do from my country. THEY do the job and I have a great admiration for all of them.
Thank you again.

I already had a soft spot for IAPF after seeing the short film by Director Jane’s Cameron featuring their work. Then I donated. Typically one expects to donate and then never hear anything else. instead this organization sent a newsletter a few months later showing exactly what they were able to accomplish stop to illegal poaching.

IAPF is necessary.

Amazing cause. Helping bring back animals on the verge of extinction to more healthy population numbers. Poaching has dramatically decimated elephant, lion, rhino, and many other populations. We need to stop this mentality of letting people kill them to make money for the tribes. This is not the way it should be. Also love that they are all women so the corruption aspect is much lower than if they were men.

IAPF is pioneering some of the greatest initiatives our world has AND needs right now. Not only does the protection of wildlife protect human health - it has also become an opportunity to work WITH local communities rather than against them, and that has been a mission of IAPF. I look forward to supporting more milestones that IAPF will reach as the years go on.

Amazing organisation who are passionate about conservation of our wildlife and eco system. Awesome women bringing awareness to people around the world that we all have the power to change things for the better, even in these challenging times. Really brave, courageous, empowered women... may they long continue, Amen ������������

IAPF is doing incredible work in educating people about the harm done to animals and how it negatively impacts humans too. They create jobs by training and empowering people (especially women) to stop poachers. Their work affects us all as global citizens and inspires us to work together make this world a better place. The documentary 'Akashinga' gave us a glimpse of their important work.

The team at IAPF are doing an amazing job protecting vulnerable wildlife from poachers. Keep up the valuable work.

The work that the IAPF is doing is groundbreaking! Conservation through the work of community development and the empowerment of women is what I called the 'triple threat'. Maximum impact for my regular donations. Keep up the great work!

What an amazing organisation doing phenomenal things for our world. Keep up the great work IAPF!

Volunteered with IAPF in Vic Falls many years ago. To see such a passionate and amazing team grow has been Incredible, this expansion and ability to train so many more rangers helps to save black rhinos from extinction. Incredible worthy cause

I have donated money and did fundraisers for IAPF. They are so devoted to their cause and so personal in their communication.
I will continue to support them as much as I can.

Ten years ago I stumbled across Damien’s interview on 60 minutes and how one day he decided to dedicate his life to protecting wildlife. At the time I did not have any understanding of the illegal wildlife trade and how poaching was rampant in parts of Africa with little protection for the animals. Damien and IAPF gave me hope that someone was out there fighting for the wildlife. I’ve enjoyed watching IAPF grow over the years. I am proud to support IAPF and hope that many more organizations like it will come to fight and protect the amazing wildlife.

One of the best organizations on the planet! Amazing people doing amazing work!

I've been following the IAPF for years after watching the founder, Damien Mander, share his story in a TED talk. The work this organization is doing to save our planet's wildlife from extinction is admirable, inspiring and actually gives this animal-lover hope. Not only are they making a significant impact on the rhino and elephant populations in Africa, they are providing meaningful employment to the incredible women, the Akashinga, they recruit to do the work in the field.

I hosted a fundraiser for the IAPF in 2018 and had the opportunity to meet and host Damien during his time in California to raise awareness and funds. He is the real deal. His schedule was insane and he showed up in full force to educate and inspire. He has dedicated his life to protecting our planet's majestic beasts from meaningless, violent, greed-motivated deaths.

IAPF is a wonderful organization. They have a unique conservation model that is both efficient and effective. I am very impressed by everything they do.

They do an amazing job for the animals, and with integrity and respect for the locals. First class operation.

After working with conservation nonprofits for more than 30 years, it is refreshing to find a group like this. People who remain focused on what matters - mission over ego, results rather than glitter.

This is EXACTLY what wildlife and wild places need!

Actions speak louder than words. IAPF is an organization driven from the heart, with presence in Zimbabwe and scaling elsewhere in Africa, including SA, Kenya, and Mozambique.

I had the opportunity to meet Kelly (US Director), Vimbai (Lead Ranger in Zimbabwe), and Damien (Founder) at a fundraiser event, and saw firsthand how they work together and support one another as a team. They shared their very different life stories and how they have come together to rally around common conservation goals to protect endangered and highly trafficked animals. This is being achieved with significant impact in the region.

Their all-female team of rangers (named Akashinga or “The Brave Ones”) are effective, community-driven and are accomplishing anti-poaching objectives from an empowered set of tactics and principles. I am a monthly supporter and encourage others to be the same. If you have the chance to attend an IAPF event, Kelly, Vimbai and Damien are accessible, thoughtful and kind. Godspeed in Africa, IAPF. For the animals!

What an amazing group of people! I've had the pleasure of meeting Damien and hearing him speak at several events in the Bay Area. He is beyond committed and passionate about saving these beautiful creatures from exploitation and extinction. The Akashinga rangers are also truly awe inspiring. Many of these women rangers come from violent or abusive pasts. Supporters of the IAPF have the satisfaction of knowing that their donation dollars not only help disadvantaged women provide for their families but also directly protect the wildlife in these regions. The community-oriented conservation methods of the IAPF are working and I was thrilled to hear they are expanding their programs and training more anti-poaching rangers. I am proud to support the IAPF because I want generations to come to be able to see rhinos and elephants thriving in the wild. Thank you to Damien and everyone at IAPF for all you do.

I found out about this non-profit through a dear family friend and as a long time believer in the importance actively protecting endangered species, I was excited to learn more. I showed up at the event, relatively uninformed, and can honestly say that I have rarely been as moved as I was that evening. I was particularly impressed with the multi-faceted impact that IAPF has on the community. I donate money to women's empowerment efforts and I donate money to nonprofits that aim to protect and save endangered species, so to be able to donate money to an organization that supports both of my favorite causes feels good. It is also good to see how women's empowerment is really an effective way to lift a community up and on top of that - IT IS EFFECTIVE. These women help to save the lives of so many animals. It is the definition of a virtuous cycle. On top of that, everyone that works with IAPF is passionate about the cause, including the donors/supporters - it is wonderful to see such high engagement. The final point which impressed me, which is more around process and administration, is that from my perspective they are operating on a shoestring budget and mindful of how the expenses of fundraising should be dwarfed by what is spent on the cause. I believe that the people running the organization are great stewards of the funds raised, which is the icing on the cake.

The International Anti Poaching Foundation is one of the most unique, groundbreaking, and truly sustainable community driven non-profits that I have had the pleasure of supporting. Damien and the Akashinga are moving mountains in the name of anti-poaching initiatives around Africa; in addition to creating jobs and promoting women within surrounding communities. From fundraising events, to emails, and even through one-on-one conversations, Damien and the rest of the IAPF staff are always responsive, kind, and genuine. There is no doubt about their commitment to conserving Africa's biodiversity and inspiring others to do the same. I can only hope that their message continues to spread and that wildlife and ecosystems continue to benefit from their amazing anti-poaching work.

IAPF is doing such amazing work, not only to save africas wildlife, but giving women the opportunity to work and defend on the front line. Just incredible.

I met Damien Mander in South Australia in 2016. His sincerity and enthusiasm was obvious.....a vegan ex-soldier who gave up gis life here to protect African wildlife was pretty rare. Planning to do some fundraising to totally fund an Akashinga warrior for a whole year. Such a brilliant idea and I am sold on the organisation IAPF.

Amazing vegan and feminist organisation who are doing great work! Thank you IAPF!

This is an amazing organization! I volunteered in Africa with them last year. The best experience of my life seeing what these rangers do everyday to protect wildlife. The people in this organization dedicate their lives to protecting animals and truly care about what happens to them. I highly recommend people donating to them because it’s going to a great cause.

First heard of Damien a few years ago and was lucky to get the chance to meet him and hear from himself about the work he and his women rangers are doing. He’s one of the most incredibly dedicated and tireless conservationists I know. Definitely a group that deserves as much as we can give them to continue their work

Such an incredible group of people working to make change. I'm so selective of the charities I support and this is definitely one of them! Love the intersectionality of animal protection, the environment and women's empowerment!

I spent over two weeks volunteering with the IAPF rangers in the Victoria Falls area of Zimbabwe last October. It was an extraordinary experience. The total commitment of the rangers and staff of the IAPF to all animals and the African Bush as a whole was beyond description. I was honored to be a part of the Green Army" and look forward to being able to return again soon. Thank you all for what you do and who you are!!

A dedicated group of incredible humans doing their bit to stamp out illegal activities and poaching. Their commitment to conservation is world class.

IAPF is fighting a tough war to protect some of the oldest and most majestic creatures on our planet. The training and involvement of the local people is second to none and if you ever get a chance to see Damien speak when he's not on the front line do yourself favour and take the time to hear his and IAPF's story.

I first heard of IAPF when I saw Damien on a documentary talking about IAPF, as I work in Australia with Rhino I was amazed by his contributions to protecting this species. I also attended one of his talks in Adelaide and had him visit my place of work, Monarto Zoo.
His passion and true dedication is truely inspiring. It’s easy to sit back and hope for the best but this man dedicates his life to saving Rhino and Elephants in the field. His work is dangerous and sometimes life threatening. He has trained many others with his skills and together they truely do make a difference.

I saw the story 5 years ago, and was so inspired and angry about what was happening with poaching; I signed up to volunteer. In 2013 I spent one month at the IAPF and got to see their work and dedication first hand. Twice a day, morning and night, I went out on patrols with the IAPF Rangers, who are so passionate about conserving and saving their wildlife. We walked slowly through the bush, looking for any signs of footprints, snares, someone trying to cut fencing or any signs of intruders in the park. During rests, the Rangers would teach me about African wildlife and what this means for them to be doing this job. It is not a job for them but an honour and a privilege. I was taken to see the Rhinos they are protecting, sighted giraffes, elephants, antelope and even a painted dog during my stay.
Having stayed the month, I felt part of an extraordinary team working to protect wildlife for future generations, and the Rangers and staff their made me feel welcome. I would recommend it for an amazing experience you will never forget. I am still a regular donor.

Damien Mander and his group of dedicated, tenacious, hard working team of rangers set an example for all of us. Their belief and unwavering commitment to the protection of wildlife is a shining example of what can be achieved when people work together.
I met Damien when he first arrived in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and where his small idea grew into a highly respected international charity.
Damien has changed everything about the way he lives and works to the betterment of animals everywhere.
He trains and equips rangers to carry out dangerous tasks in difficult situations. He fills them with his enthusiasm and passion knowing that he can rely on them to protect all species, not just those that are endangered by the greed of fellow humans.
He has researched and searched for answers to the never ending cycle of poaching and it is a tough problem to solve.
The IAPF team are some of the best trained and equipped rangers and we all need to help him and them to continue to provide a service to stop these illegal activities.
There is never enough that we, who sit in air conditioned offices and dream of seeing elephants wandering the plains of Africa, can do to help Damien and the IAPF.
The IAPF's Akashinga team, in June, successfully caught two poachers who have been eluding police for a number is years. This is a team of female rangers who completed training in October 2017. Just another example of how effective the IAPF has been in empowering men and women in Zimbabwe to protect the wildlife for the benefit of their communities and the rest of the world.

I donated during the holidays and I shared an article about the women rangers with my friends because I thought it was awesome. But then, this organization took my donation AGAIN in January even though I did not say I would make a monthly donation! I know I did not because I never do. I donate small amounts to a lot of conservation organizations and I never allow them to take money from my account...ever. Now I have emailed many times, to a couple of different IAPF addresses. They do not list a phone number with the withdrawal. I cannot find a phone number inside the USA on the website. No one has replied to my emails. I am not on Facebook. Now, I have to cancel my credit card just to keep them from taking my money each month. What a pain. It makes me never want to donate to an African organization again!

I first met Damien almost 3 years ago, a charismatic determined young man on a mission!  Learning what a life changing event this cause has been for him, and knowing how dedicated he is to protect rhinos and elephants till the last one standing, has inspired me to be more committed to IAPF than to any other cause.  I support many environmental and wildlife causes, but as I know the organization and its founder first hand, I know where every one of my dollars is going!  Then as now, Damien seeks out backpacker dormitories when traveling to ensure that as much of the funds donated for the front lines, reach the front lines!  I applaud Damien and his rangers, and am grateful that there are a handful of caring souls who are willing to die for their cause!  Thank you Damien and IAPF.

Damien took the bull by the horns when he decided to establish IAPF and his approach has shown incredible results. To me it is always important to know what moves someone to change their lives so drastically and dedicate it so completely to save another species. It’s passion and compassion and a healthy dose of anger and Damien’s TED talk has all that and more. Watch it if you haven’t https://youtu.be/9FCsyK4aRXQ. It’s beyond inspirational! We’re lucky and honored to be working with him this summer on a special photo project that will feature his and other conservationists” work.

I donate to IAPF on a regular basis because the organisation is invaluable. The rangers who work on patrols risk their lives every day to save the beautiful Rhino. Not many people would put their lives in the line to protect an endangered species. Besides this, the organisation also educates people and raises the awareness of the Rhino's plight. I wish every human being would care as much about what we leave for our children like Damien Mander, the world would be a much better place!

I volunteered with IAPF in March 2017 for 2 weeks and wish I could have stayed longer. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I came away from my time there with far more than I could have ever imagined. I learnt so much from all of the team on the ground and also the other volunteers who I have formed great friendships with. The Rangers are a highly skilled team and they were happy to educate all the volunteers and make us feel at home in their environment. I looked forward to every day I spent there as they were never the same. I feel fortunate to be in a position now to tell others about my experience and promote the great work IAPF is doing. I will continue to support them in every way possible and hope to return in the near future. If you have the opportunity to hear Damien talk - do not miss out, do not hesitate, go!

The IAPF do such amazing things. I was lucky enough to see Damien Mander talk in melbourne and he really lit a fire in my heart to do something. He has put his whole soul into preserving the precious rhinos left in Mozambique and other parts of Africa's Following his talk my friend and I put on a fundraiser that helped to raise $30.000. We were so proud as this is such a necessary cause.

I have worked in the non profit sector for over 30 years and can wholeheartedly testify that IAPF is one of the most effective NGOs I have ever encountered. The reason for their success is clear. Motivated, well trained and equipped rangers on the ground guided by top of the line tacticians and data diagnosticians is getting the job done like no other outfit out there. And its lean and impactful operation makes every cent of every donor dollar count - offering tangible results to its supporters at every turn. Give all you can. And get out there in the bush and see them in action - you won't regret it!

Impressive foundation that gets real results where it matters the most! May it continue to grow and help put an end to the brutal suffering caused by poaching. They have my support!

Being someone who was uneducated/unaware of the plight of both Rhinos and the anti-poaching community, hearing Damien speak opened my eyes up to a world I knew very little about. Education is one of the most important steps in conservation, and for that reason I rate my experience with the IAPF very highly

I have been especially concerned about the plight of Rhinos for a few years now. Since learning about the amazing work the IAPF have been doing in Africa I am so grateful for the impact they are having at reducing poaching rates. They are on the front line protecting Rhinos against organised poaching syndicates. Not only do they train and support rangers to know how to locate the poachers and prevent attacks on Rhinos, they also provide financial aid to the families of rangers who are hurt in the line of duty. They are soldiers fighting a very real war and need all the support they can get. I don't want my children losing their most loved animal on the earth.
Hearing Damian Mander speak in Adelaide recently has increased my passion for animal conservation. I can't speak highly enough about Damien and the IAPF.
Mel, Adelaide, Australia

A few years ago i volunteered in Zimbabwe for a month because i wanted to have extra "boots on the ground" and assist anyway i could against poaching of our beautiful wildlife . It was such an amazing rewarding experience to see real front line conservation in action with committed compassionate rangers. I still continue to donate regularly and promote IAPF whenever i can. Will i go back? You bet!! I recommend it to anyone. You may be one person - but you can make a Difference. Thanks Damien x :)

I've followed and donated to the IAPF for about two years now. These days it seems everything just gets worse for animals, especially endangered ones. It can feel like you can't make a difference. So to find an organization making a demonstrable difference to actually reduce the horror in the first place is fantastic! Fully support these guys. Long may they range!!

110% totally committed foundation with amazing progress and results due to the unwavering commitment from all levels of the organization and generous donations from people who care. There is still a long way to go in educating the world and preventing poaching criminals. Be a part of the force to save our innocent creatures of the earth.

I have been lucky enough to experience the Green Army program and have seen first hand the work that the IAPF are doing. I am proud to be a continued ongoing supporter, and can't wait to see everyone involved continue to go from strength to strength. The IAPF are not sourcing a quick fix to a problem, they are setting long term goals that are both sustainable (by means of training leaders) and strategic to ensure the survival of wildlife.

I have been supporting the work of the IAPF through regular donations over the course of the past 3 years, and will continue to do so.

I originally discovered the incredible work Damien Mander and his team have been doing through a familiar animal rights charity in Australia back in 2013.

As well as building and maintaining the operations in Africa; Damien travels across the globe in order to raise further awareness for the cause. IAPF is transparent with sharing the results they have accomplished in reducing poaching of endangered Rhinos in key areas.

Myself and other donors can rest assured knowing that the vast majority of the funds donated will go to fight the cause directly, and what an important cause it is.

IAPF with Damien Mander
seriously committed is an understatement.....hard work right from the front line field to research and active education and securing funding.... these people never rest and are highly trained and highly committed to empowering and enabling local communities to support and protect, wildlife, habit and culture with an ethical approach of care and preservation. Damien and his team are an inspiration that has created pure and honorable dedication... we are proud of him as an Aussie and we are extremely proud that he has chosen to further his career by dedicating it to vulnerable species that face extinction at a rapid rate. He and his team have successfully joined the ranks of numerous teams and networks and this working together is seeing a greater and strengthened force in combating illegal poaching with skilled anti-poaching, and rescuing and rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife. This years rhino poaching stats are enough evidence that we just cant have enough of all of what these people do and we hope for this to continue and grow further.

I spent Sept 2017 with the team in Zimbabwe. I signed up cause I always wanted to spend time in the African bush but wanted to help with conservation and not just go on a safari. I had no idea what to expect when I signed up but was incredibly happy I did. The team on the ground was incredibly accommodating and well educated. The accommodations were perfect for the bush and the food was good! Our daily patrols were full of constant learning, tracking, trailing, camouflage, animal habits, diet, poaching techniques etc.
It was by far the best group I have worked with and hope to return in the future.

I met Damien Mander a few years back when I was really just interested in learning more about Africa and the organizations that were supporting the community there, and of course those protecting wildlife. There are no words to describe how impressive, benevolent and determined this man is in his efforts to protect our world's most vulnerable wildlife. I quickly realized that Damien and his organization, the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, are the real deal and I have been happily supporting him/it ever since. It has been an honor to serve as a an unofficial ambassador, and from what I can see, the level of interest and followers is only growing stronger. In fact, a group of friends and I are geared up to volunteer at the IAPF camp in Zimbabwe this September 2017! I volunteer, fundraise and support many important causes, but the International Anti-Poaching Foundation has risen to the very top of my list. It is worth supporting and I will be doing so until the very last Rhino is safe. -- Kelly Vitko

These rangers are fighting on the front line in the war against extinction. I have seen their work first hand, in the depths of Africa. They are responsible for the continued survival of so many species within the National Parks in which they operate, including Rhinos and many others that are on the very edge of existence. Conservation of critically endangered species cannot occur without the protection of those that remain in the wild. These men and women put their lives on the line, to achieve this.

I found out about IAPF through a conference talk by Damien Mander, a man with a great heart who decided to dedicate his life to fight poachers in the African bush. He is on the frontline of these life threatening operations and he has all of my admiration for the fantastic work he and his team are doing.

Biodiversity is suffereing from humans and climate change. We (humans) are plagued with greed and selfishness and there are the small percentage who care. Those that put their life on the line every day to help those who cannot defend themselves from our ruin.
IAPF is run by passion, dedication and honesty. They tirelessly are fighting a war against poaching to secure habitats and species for our future generations can enjoy.
We all need to collectively work together to sustain the future of the planet.

This is an incredible organization that is working to protect rhinos from poaching and extinction. Heartless humans kill these majestic creatures just for their horns, often leaving the rhino babies to die in the wild. Sadly, because there is profit to be made, poachers have even broken into zoos to kill and still the rhino horns.

Fortunately, IAPF is doing great work to advance protecting the rhinos, but the work is very dangerous, sometimes costing Rangers their lives. The rugged terrain also adds more challenges to their already overwhelming task, but fortunately they have been able to raise enough money to obtain some equipment to help navigate and transport them to areas of immediate threat.

With so many challenges facing the creatures in the world today, it is wonderful to know this organization exists and is doing this tough job.

For anyone who is able and willing to financially help IAPF, your generosity will enable them to carry on their work, and help the rhinos live in a safer environment.

IAPF provides world class training and support to anti-poaching Rangers. These folks have a great reputation in the Tracking and Conservation communities, and are very transparent about their successes and challenges. They are on the front line of conservation in some very remote places. They are worthy of any help you can give.

I have supported a variety of non profits and like to make sure my donations make a difference. Two things that really strike me about the IAPF is the level of transparency, and the no-frills, direct action approach. Damien Mander lives what he believes and his personal commitment and sacrifices - although I'm sure he wouldn't describe them as that - are inspirational. IAPF has a very clear focus on rhinos and this is because they are the hardest to protect - if the land is safe for rhinos, other species flourish too. The other thing about IAPF that appeals to me is the recognition, via training, equipping and accrediting, they give to the local rangers who put their lives on the line every day to protect these animals for all our benefit. Those guys on the front line are doing a mighty job against enormous odds. We should all pitch in and help however we can.

I volunteered with IAPF in 2014 in Zimbabwe and have great respect for what they do and the incredible support they give to the rangers that protect the animals in the park. There is no frills and the money they raise goes for much needed equipment for patrolling and monitoring the park to keep out poachers. There were no poaching incidents while I was there and that is mostly because no poacher will take on the IAPF - they will go elsewhere. They also have a park they protect in Mozambique, but I was told it was too dangerous there to have volunteers. In addition to protecting the wildlife in the park, they help locals who are having conflicts with wildlife and they train and network with other anti-poaching professionals as well.

After watching the Ted Talks I was deeply moved, inspired and called to action to help such a great Vegan warrior. There are few in this world that step up to be in action for others, even fewer for animals, even fewer who put their life on the line such as this great soul. IAPF IS making a difference in our world. I am honored to be a donor to empower such a truly VITAL organization and man. You inspire me and my work.

I've personally connected with Damien and several members of his team. I've had a chance to drill down through their operation. The results they are achieving are outstanding and far exceed those of any group or government agency. Thousands of rhinos and elephants are killed illegally every year. Stopping poaching not only protects these incredible animals it also protects the entire ecosystem of which large non-human animals are an integral component. I, without hesitation, urge you to support their efforts by any means possible.

As a professional who works each day on African conservation, I know first hand the severe threats faced by African wildlife and habitats. Global criminal networks profit from illegally slaughtering keystone species like rhinos, elephants, and lions in unsustainable numbers. Without committed, well trained, and courageous anti-poaching rangers who place themselves in harm's way on a daily basis, these animals will disappear before our eyes. This is where an organization like the International Anti-Poaching Foundation steps into the void to make all the difference in biodiverse and critically-threatened African ecosystems. IAPF's direct action approach, combined with ranger training and education, in countries like Zimbabwe and Mozambique has generated profoundly impactful results. This small organization does a lot with a little for the benefit of all. Please consider supporting them.