The Tashinga Initiative - Mission Possible

In Zimbabwe, protected areas amount to 13% of the country's land surface. Along the length of the Zambezi River protected wildlife and forest areas form a mosaic with adjacent Communal Areas. Many of these areas also support CAMPFIRE-initiated wildlife programmes and projects. The present socio-economic crisis presents numerous challenges to conservation and wildlife protection efforts. In collaboration with the Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (PWMA), this Wildlife Protection Project seeks to address the problem of unsustainable resource use, illegal activity and the lack of operational capacity within PWMA. The Tashinga Initiative operates through its USA Foundation, The Tashinga Initiative Foundation Inc., its partner UK Registered Charity, Conservation Zambezi and its local The Tashinga Initiative Trust to implement the project. Funding is sought through business and philanthropic organizations and individuals, taking a business and private-public partnership approach to achieving its objectives.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Tashinga
• Matusadona
• Zimbabwe
• poaching
• wildlife
• rhino
• elephant
• lion
• big 5