Resource Protection Achievements

In October 2022, GRI was proud to announce that our very own Mr Neddy Mulimo was awarded the prestigious 2022 Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award. The award recognised the commitment and dedication of Mr Mulimo to conservation, having spent 36 years of his life working to protect African wildlife In November, Mr Mulimo attended the award ceremony in London, and was presented with his award by the Duke of Cambridge

Mr Mulimo has worked with GRI since 2012, and was fundamental in the setup of Special Anti Poaching Units (SAPU) He continues to play a key role within GRI, providing leadership, counsel, and oversight to GRI supported Rangers. GRI is honoured that one of our team has been recognised in such a way and can promote the hard work of wildlife Rangers across Africa.

Fire Management training for Mujimanzovu APU

GRI also continued to focus on Ranger training in 2022:

Fire Management training provided to Mujimanzovu APU, in order to help reduce wildfire as a way of managing wildlife habitat;

A selection of Rangers attended Tactical Questioning Training, run by the British Army, focusing on post-apprehension questioning of suspects

Rangers from SAPU North attended first aid training, run by the British Army

The GRI pilot trained with an experienced bush pilot on the detection of poachers’ camps, and signs of poaching

Selected Rangers attended a month long advanced first aid training course, at Chunga Training School

Rangers from SAPU and the Nkala APU attended Helicopter Deployment Training, run by African Parks

3 Rangers were supported with their university studies

30 Scouts were recruited to undertake Ranger training in 2023, with the aim of setting up support for a new unit in Ngabwe (Lower Lunga in the Lunga Luswishi GMA)

Throughout September a GRI supported team of 4 Rangers competed in the World Ranger Challenge The challenge consisted of multiple events both physical and theory based and culminated in a 21km run while carrying 22kg per team member. Ranger teams from across the globe competed in the event to raise awareness and funding for Rangers working in conservation