Several of our Africa Hope Fund board members and supporters traveled to Zambia this summer. As is the usual, they all have wonderful stories to tell about what they saw, who they met, and how satisfying it is to be a part of a group that truly wants to help the people of the communities in which they visit.
From Debby Lott, AHF Board of Directors, “It’s harder every year to leave what has become my second home, family, and career!” Here Debbie (left) visits with young students at Uyoba School. The school has received support from AHF for several years now.
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A new community library was built not long ago with funding provided by a Sacramento-based Rotary Club (right).
Our Vice President and Director, Steve Kuhn, pictured bottom left with President and CEO, Carol Van Bruggen, also traveled to Zambia this year. Says Steve, “Meeting up with students from Mfuwe. Samson (left), sponsored by friends Don and Paula, is now a wildlife videographer and has worked with National Geographic and the BBC. Kings (right), is working with the Zambian Carnivore Programme and is going to school to become a vet! We are so proud of these two young men!”
The goal of AHF is to continue to send more supporters each year. Not only do these adventures prove to be life changing for those who experience them, but also for the students we work with. Next month we’ll share from more of our travelers and we hope that you’ll feel the joy as we do, about our work!
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Volunteer Trip, June 5 -20, 2020
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Interested in Joining Our Next Volunteer Trip?
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You're invited to join us June 5 to June 20, 2020 to our next Volunteer Trip! We only have twelve spots, and these go quick.
We'll have more information in our next Bush Banter, but don't hesitate to get your name on the list and take a life-changing trip to Africa!
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And The Winner of the
Early Bird (Part Deux) Drawing Is ....
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Congrats to Carol D. from Sacramento, CA!
There is still time for you to win our Grand Prize, an African Safari for two, or one of our great prizes! Get your tickets today.
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World Lion Day - August 10, 2019
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"World Lion Day is celebrated annually on the 10th of August to instill awareness of the great need for conservation efforts and sustainable solutions for addressing the dwindling global population of wild lions. In spite of the huge success of Disney’s newly released version of The Lion King (earning $544 million USD during the first weekend at the box office!), most people don't know that lions are in crisis. Half of all wild lions have been lost in the past 25 years, with as few as 20,000 remaining in Africa. In May 2019, @Wildlife Conservation Network & Disney brought 80 leading conservation experts together, including our Board of Trustee Science Advisor and former Chipembele student,
Thandiwe Mweetwa
, now Ecologist for Zambian Carnivore Programme. The workshop allowed for expansion of collaboration to grow conservation impacts for lions and agree upon the top conservation focuses. Lions need your help, and one way you can support wild lions in Zambia is by donating to
Zambian Carnivore Programme
to support the amazing and highly successful efforts they do In South Luangwa, Kafue and Liuwa Plains. We can also ALL make a difference by spreading the word about the plight of lions.
#WorldLionDay"
~
Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust
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Recent News From Our Elephant Blog
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Just Released:
Our First Sighting of Giraffes
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Late afternoon on day two at Mfuwe Lodge, our guide Manda heard there were lions at the small landing strip where conservation groups share an old Cessna for patrols. Manda drove us to the end of the small gravel runway where mature male lions with huge dark ruffs and their prides rested with full ...
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What's Happening Around Africa
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"Last week we held our Nature Nights programme, where 2 groups of 8 students came and joined us for a "school camp" type of experience with a conservation twist, all held within a wildlife area. This year we added a new element to Nature Nights, the survival challenge, where students were "stranded" in the bush and need to use their wits to come up with ways to get the basic necessities for survival, food, water and shelter. It was a big success and to many the highlight of the trip. Other student highlights included seeing lions and leopards for the first time and sleeping in a tent. Thanks to our dedicated staff and the enthusiastic students for a great week."
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"During the dry season when all the crops have been harvested, the Human-Wildlife Conflict team work with communities to prevent property damage by elephants, who are looking for the stored maize in peoples homes.
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Our Win A Dream Trip Raffle, with African Safari Grand Prize is Still Underway!
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Tickets on sale now for our Win A Dream Trip Raffle. With odds of one in twenty-five, prizes like trips to Kauai, Cabo San Lucas, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, and more, and with ticket price of only $150, what do you have to lose?
Proceeds go to Conservation South Luangwa to support the incredible work they do.
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