The Tshembo Africa Foundation has launched an epic challenge that will see people from across the globe virtually circumnavigate the world for wildlife rangers.
South Africa (06 September 2022) – Did you know the Earth’s circumference is only 40,070km? The Tshembo Africa Foundation (TAF) has started the “Forward for Conservation” challenge that has people from over 15 countries counting their kilometres in order to virtually circumnavigate the world five times over in support of South African wildlife rangers.
The challenge has been set in order to help preserve African wildlife, connect local communities with their natural heritage and improve the health and fitness of participants. Starting on the 1st of September, with a goal of raising R1 million, hundreds of people started running, walking, rowing, skateboarding, cycling and more to rack up a total of 200,375kms.
The Tshembo Africa Foundation has joined forces with the Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation to help cover the cost of:
- Health & life insurance for the 220 rangers within the GKEPF area.
- Upskilling anti-poaching teams.
- School uniforms for ranger kids.
- Producing a video for schools and tourism explaining why conservation is of utmost importance.
These are important markers to accomplish as they aid in the fight against poaching and uplift communities into becoming conservation-minded.
Through these actions, TAF aims to not only support the anti-poaching units working on the frontline but also to help educate the future guardians of our natural resources; the young people living adjacent to conservation areas. By increasing sensitivity and awareness of the importance of conserving wildlife, the funds will not only ‘raise a child’ but raise a generation of young people who will see our environment as a precious resource that offers South Africans from all walks of life an opportunity to grow and thrive, such as through careers in tourism and conservation.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Tshembo Africa Foundation team again. Their new campaign is exciting, globally inclusive and highlights not only the importance of our African and South African endangered environment and wildlife but places a focus on the future custodians of these precious assets.” – Sharon Haussmann, GKEPF CEO
The ‘Forward for Conservation’ campaign will run until the 25th of September 2022. The hope is to get as many people as possible, moving towards the 220,000km goal and raising the R1 million. Currently, Germany has clocked the most amount of km (2601km) since the 1st, with South Africa coming in second with 837km.
A total of 5,220 km has already been covered and over R37,000 raised.
You can sign up as an athlete, donate or sponsor by checking out the website here. You can join from anywhere in the world!
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