Wildlife and conservation
Anti-poaching initiatives
Train and equip community ranger teams.
Illustrative photo: atwena Goodman / Unsplash
Objective for the 2026 funding round
Cut poaching in partner areas with better-trained rangers, detection dogs and intelligence-led patrols.
Who it reaches: Wildlife threatened by poaching and trafficking.
Target$61,548
Funding for this cause closes in
From $75: boots and a uniform for one ranger.
The need
Rangers work long patrols with little equipment and often low pay. Well-trained, well-equipped community rangers are the frontline against poaching.
Why give to this cause
- Poorly equipped rangers cannot protect wildlife; the right kit and training make the difference.
- Local rangers know the land and the people, which makes patrols more effective.
- Patrol records show the ground covered and snares removed.
What your gift does
- $75boots and a uniform for one ranger
- $400a month's pay for a community ranger
- $3,500a ranger team's radios and night-vision equipment
Where your donation goes
The planned budget for this cause. Every quarter, the field report shows what was actually spent against each line.
- Ranger training and payProfessional training and fair salaries.40%$160 of $400
- Detection dog unitsDogs and handlers at checkpoints.20%$80 of $400
- EquipmentRadios, night vision and field kits.20%$80 of $400
- Informant and community networksRewarding tips that stop poaching.10%$40 of $400
- Monitoring and reportingArrests, seizures and carcass counts.10%$40 of $400
How we do it
- 1
Rangers are recruited from local communities and trained to national standards.
- 2
Training includes human rights and lawful conduct.
- 3
Patrols are logged with GPS to show coverage.
- 4
Snares removed and arrests are reported quarterly.
The impact your gift will have
- Rangers are trained, equipped and on patrol, deterring poachers.
- Snares are removed before they kill animals.
- Rangers recruited from local communities earn a steady wage.
What we measure and report
Targets for the 2026 funding round. Results against each one are published in the quarterly field report sent to every donor to this cause.
| Measure | Target |
|---|---|
| Rangers trained and equipped | 40 |
| Patrol km logged per month | 3,000 |
| Snares removed | 1,000 |
| Rangers recruited locally | 90% |
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- $75boots and a uniform for one ranger
- $400a month's pay for a community ranger
- $3,500a ranger team's radios and night-vision equipment
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How do I know my gift helps wildlife?
We report the animals monitored, patrol distances, snares removed and land restored every quarter.