Want to Save the Planet? Help the Girls

Day of the Girl 2019, students sporting their re-usable feminine pads.

In the latest issue of Swara Magazine, writer Delta Willis pens an opinion piece about the common denominator in every environmental problem across the globe: overpopulation. It’s the third-rail cubed in terms of political talking points and a topic so utterly and insurmountably vast, what‘s even the point? Well, there is always progress and there is always hope. Greg Carr lead a success story in Mozambique and when asked of his secret to success:

“In a nutshell, when people ask Greg Carr how to protect African wildlife, he replies, ‘Girls in school … It’s the No. 1 thing we will do for this planet.’”

You can read the full article here to understand how this all ties together. Or better yet, subscribe to Swara, which is the journal of The East African Wildlife Society, the oldest conservation group in East Africa. It’s only $10 per annum.

The photo above is from #dayofthegirl2019. This year’s theme, ‘GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable’ celebrates the empowerment of girls. #MHM education is key to ensure girls are not limited by their periods.

Read more about how AKTF is addressing girls’ menstrual health needs.

Another Successful Rescue!

AKTF Team and MC Rangers had a busy day searching for the female zebra that had a wire snare around her body for several weeks. She had been spotted in different areas, but was a tough one to track down as she was in amongst a migrating wildebeest herd. But found her we did and the vet, Dr Limo, as well as the Sheldrick Trust vet were able to remove the snare, treat the animal and release it back with her herd.  

Many thanks to the drivers and guides who contacted us when they spotted her and to our team and MC Rangers for their efforts and great work in the Maasai Mara ensuring all the wildlife is safe and well protected!

Last Chance to Put Your Brilliant Safari Photos to Good Use

entry from October. Can you beat it? Perhaps!

There is an almost primal relationship between the Mara and photography. As visitors from the outside world are drawn here, so to are they drawn to record and share its indescribable effects on the soul. From the first-time visitor to the seasoned local, one can’t help but reach for the camera—or camera-phone as it were—when this world reveals a special moment.

Incidentally, our friends over at Angama have had a brilliant idea. Instead of all these gorgeous photos just hanging in “the cloud” or on someone’s wall, why not put them to good use and raise some money for the local non-profits that are dedicated to protecting the Mara? Thus was born:

THE GREATEST MAAISA MARA PHOTOGRAPH OF THE YEAR

• It is a $20 entry fee which all goes to local Mara non-profits and AKTF is so honored to be one of the recipients.

• All are welcome to submit.

• The competition is monthly and the winner of each month goes on for a chance to win the grand price of $10,000. You could also win a stay at Angama Mara resort or a 5-night safari.

• All ages are welcome. All levels are welcome. And all the money goes to great causes that help to protect the Mara.

• October is still open. And November is the last month to get to the grand prize. Enter here now!

Adam Bannister at Angama made this lovely video about us. Watch it. Share it. And then start snapping!