News Updates
End of Year Appeal: Help Us Match a US$50k Pledge
Since March 2020, all of our lives have been characterised by lockdowns and restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. As you would imagine, the backlog of schools became huge and pressure to make sure all current grade six kids come to camp has mounted massively and so has the cost.
Since March 2020, all of our lives have been characterised by lockdowns and restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Schools and our children's education have been impacted as much as anything else. Certainly we saw that here in Zimbabwe, with schools closing and on-line lessons being conducted by those that had the means to do so.
As a result our own operations were affected, and perhaps more than all was our flagship Iganyana Children’s Bush Camp, which had to close in March 2020 and only re-opened on the 30th August 2021.
As you would imagine, the backlog of schools became huge and pressure to make sure all current grade six kids come to camp has mounted massively and so has the cost.
Painted Dog Conservation New Facebook Page!
We have launched a new Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/PDCZimbabwe!
The New Painted Dog Conservation Facebook Page
We have launched a new Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/PDCZimbabwe! On the 22nd of September 2021, our old Facebook Page disappeared on Facebook with almost 40000 followers. This was one of our main communication channels with our friends, well-wishers and supporters. We formally reported the incident to Facebook via their Help and Support centre to no avail. We also tried to find friends who may have friends at Facebook to help get attention on our matter but nothing materialised and the page remains inaccessible.
The First Post On Our New Facebook Page. Please Like and Follow Our New Facebook Page
So today we are announcing a new Painted Dog Conservation official Facebook page where we will be sharing all exciting and constant updates from the field, hoping one day Facebook will bring back our page and we will be able to merge the pages together.
Please like and follow and share the page. We are counting on your support to build yet another vibrant community for painted dogs!
Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) - Third Quarter Project Update 2021
Living through the pandemic and saving painted dogs has been our goal during this difficult time. We are grateful for your unwavering support, which has enabled us to do just that.
Living through the pandemic and saving painted dogs has been our goal during this difficult time. We are grateful for your unwavering support, which has enabled us to do just that.
We are excited to report below on our successful partnership with the Mabale Community Anti-Poaching Volunteers, while the Mpindo pack has started a new chapter as the Mpindothela. Meanwhile, our Iganyana Children's Bush Camp is up and running again with a new facelift and the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Challenge brought wildlife rangers and communities together. Also read about the life of Mana Pools painted dogs and our SOS for our Facebook page.
PDC Wildlife Ranger Challenge (WRC) 2021 Launch Press Release: 27 July 2021
Press Release for members of the news media on the Wildlife Ranger Challenge launch.
Dear members of the news media,
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge is launching today! Ranger teams across Africa are uniting for the second year in a row for the #WildlifeRangerChallenge, a race with one goal: to support thousands of rangers and threatened species including painted dogs, pangolins, rhinos, and lions.
Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) Anti-poaching Unit is honoured to be part of this amazing effort for African rangers by African rangers. Use the button below to view and download the full press release on the launch and our participation.
Painted Dog Conservation.
Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) - Second Quarter Project Update 2021
In these turbulent times, it has only been possible to manoeuvre our lives and programs because of your kind support. Read about our success with the community anti-poaching unit volunteers, adapting to the new normal at the Bush Camp, continued research work and denning dogs.
In these turbulent times, it has only been possible to manoeuvre our lives and programs because of your kind support. Read about our success with the community anti-poaching unit volunteers, adapting to the new normal at the Bush Camp, continued research work and denning dogs.