One thing I love is each time I go to Africa I meet new amazing women who become dear friends. The times I've spent with these women and they continuously leave me inspired to persevere in my passions with great determination and force.

In the African bush, women fulfill crucial roles as caregivers, gatherers, water collectors, and artisans. They often lead in community matters, preserving traditions while advocating for empowerment and education. Despite challenges, they are resilient and navigate obstacles with creativity and determination.

Today's modern female conservationists in Africa are engaged in activities such as wildlife protection, community engagement, education, research, policy advocacy, and capacity building. They work on the ground to protect endangered species, collaborate with local communities for sustainable livelihoods, educate about conservation, conduct research, advocate for better policies, and empower others to join the cause.

Raabia Hawa is the founder of Ulinzi Africa Foundation and focuses on anti-poaching, safeguarding critical habitats, and working with local communities to sensitize them to the importance of wildlife and environmental preservation. She also spearheads ranger empowerment training.

Rachael Murton is the International Wildlife Rescue Director at Game Rangers International in Zambia. She helped establish the Elephant Orphanage Project. GRI embraces a holistic approach to conservation that empowers frontline rangers. She is one of 10 women at GRI. (what a great job she has)!

Beverly Joubert is a renowned, award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker, National Geographic explorer, and wildlife conservationist with over 40 years of experience in Botswana. Her work focuses on big cats and other key wildlife species that determine the course of all conservation in Africa. She and her husband Dereck Joubert make the perfect wildlife filmmaking couple. On top of that, they are extremely nice and humble.

Anne K. Taylor Fund (AKTF) protects and maintains the delicate balance between conservation and community development within the Maasai Mara ecosystem, protecting both wildlife and the communities living amongst them. AKTF’s modus operandi is to listen carefully to the Maasai communities to determine what they need. They work together to find lasting solutions. She's one of the female pioneers within the conservation world.. (I love this older photo of her).

The modern African woman is resilient, ambitious, and adaptable. She's breaking barriers in politics, business, and beyond, advocating for equality and driving social change despite obstacles. These women are celebrated for their diversity, resilience, and vibrancy.

The beauty of the African woman shows the rich tapestry of Africa.

Female lions; lionesses. I'm obsessed with them. Such impressive hunters and devoted mothers. They work together in prides, displaying remarkable strength, agility, and social bonds. Their role in hunting and raising cubs is crucial to their survival. As apex predators, they play a vital role in ecosystem balance and conservation efforts.