In the second episode of our four-part series for International Women’s Month, we meet Vera Kahundu Mwalye, a Zambian professional herder carving out a future in a traditionally male-dominated field. Through Herding for Health, a partnership between Conservation International and Peace Parks Foundation, Vera has […]
In Zambia, women are stepping into a role they’ve rarely tackled before: professional cattle herding. Through a partnership between Conservation International and Peace Parks Foundation, Herding for Health is empowering women to lead teams that dip and vaccinate livestock and guide grazing plans. On International […]
This week on PeaceParks.TV, we take you to Maputo National Park, where Peace Parks Foundation hosted its Community Development Summit. The event brought together community development experts and specialists from the various landscapes we work in, to further develop the organisation’s community development strategy. Teams […]
This week, PeaceParks.TV joins the second Herding for Health Indaba, this time held in Hoedspruit, South Africa, where experts and communities gathered to tackle key issues in livestock management across Africa. The Herding for Health programme – a partnership between Conservation International and Peace Parks […]
Aviation plays a critical role in how Peace Parks Foundation supports the management and protection of large conservation areas. In this PeaceParks.TV episode, we join Peace Parks’ Counter-Poaching Operations Manager, Ken Maggs, in Zambia’s Sioma Ngwezi Management Complex. He shares how aviation can help rangers […]
A cross-border fishery project in Simalaha Community Conservancy promises a sustainable future for local communities that rely on the Zambezi River for their livelihoods. Protecting this precious resource not only saves fish but also preserves a way of life, ensuring a vital food source for […]
In this PeaceParks.TV episode, SA College for Tourism’s hospitality campus corridors are flooded with emotion as graduates from the class of 2024 are capped and ready to kickstart their careers. With 85 students from the college’s hospitality programmes and 32 from the Lodge, Tracker and […]
Communities in and around Maputo National Park have fished in its beautiful lakes for many years. They rely on this source of food, which is why the park started a sustainable fishing initiative, to ensure that the lakes stand protected and continue to provide sustenance. […]
Since the launch of the Herding for Health programme in Banhine National Park, Mozambique, dropout rates have reduced and over 70 young learners have returned to school. For many learners, the challenge was balancing school with the demands of herding cattle – leading many to […]
Cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) applications to help combat wildlife crime and enhance cross-border security were explored by the Embassy of Sweden in partnership with AI Sweden and Peace Parks Foundation during AI week in Cape Town recently. The event brought together experts from local government, […]
In this PeaceParks.TV episode, we attend the International Climate Initiative’s Growing Greener kick-off event in Zambia’s Simalaha Community Conservancy, a community-driven conservation area supported by Peace Parks Foundation. Zambia is one of four countries receiving support from the International Climate Initiative (IKI), which collaborates with […]
Debris brought by the sea to Mozambique’s coastline poses a serious threat to marine life and the delicate balance of the environment. Meanwhile, communities struggle to make a living due to scarce employment opportunities. This PeaceParks.TV episode shares how Maputo National Park’s beach cleaning programme […]
This PeaceParks.TV episode we hand over to a very special guest. Introducing Duke from the combatting wildlife crime canine unit: “I am what they call a seasoned professional. With years of training and experience, I have helped fight the illegal wildlife trade as a detection […]
Here in Zinhane, on the outskirts of the park, a community engagement programme is seeking alternative livelihoods for local communities. This is a conservation agriculture project where communities will produce crops, prosper from business opportunities, and enjoy improved health.