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Ranger Welfare SUPPORTING ZAMBIA'S RANGERS
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In 2022, GRI continued to support Ranger welfare:
Life insurance purchased for all Rangers
Medical support provided to Rangers including diagnostic appointments and purchase of medicines required
Transport provided for Rangers to travel to Lusaka for diagnosis
Medivac of Ranger following snake bite
Bereavement and funeral support for Rangers following the death of family members
Medical support provided to Rangers’ children following injury
Trauma counselling
Individual tourniquets provided, and Rangers trained in their use. Tourniquets buy time for first aid first responders to reach Rangers in the field and to treat what would otherwise be life-threatening injuries
GRI continued to support the health and welfare of the Rangers and their families during 2022. Life insurance was purchased for all Rangers, and support was also provided in the event of lifethreatening injuries, such as snake bites or gunshot wounds Throughout the year, whenever local care and testing was insufficient, Rangers were transported to Lusaka for diagnosis and treatment with GRI continuing to support their treatment and recovery following their visit.
GRI also continued to support Ranger families with their welfare, including support for diagnoses and prescription medicines and funeral and bereavement support for Rangers following the death of family members
In Musa Camp and Camp Phoenix at Kafue Release Facility, upgrades to the facilities are being made to improve the living and working conditions for our teams.
The loss of Community Scout Daniel Munsaka in 2022, killed by a poacher, to remind us of the incredibly ous nature of the job of a e Ranger These brave men and n face the ultimate sacrifice on a asis so that our world’s wildlife d spaces can be saved. They are frontline of the global fight t the loss of our planet’s rsity – gratitude for their e is not enough.