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Game Rangers International was founded in 2008 with the specific aim of assisting the communities living around the Kafue National Park to better manage the natural resources of the area through support to wildlife management and protection and community outreach and education.
With a focus on the flagship African Elephant species, GRI currently implements five projects that together take a holistic approach to the problems of conservation and development, rooted in the belief that the key to sustainable, long term utilisation of Zambia’s natural wealth is best achieved by ensuring the full participation of its citizens in managing these vital, internationally important ecosystems.
GRI supports wildlife conservation
in Zambia alongside Department of National Parks and Wildlife and local communities through three keys areas:
1. Resource Protection - Providing
welfare, training and operational support to wildlife personnel on the frontline of endangered species protection. Implementing community outreach and education programmes in the communities around Kafue National Park
2. Animal Rescue - Rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing wildlife back into the wild
3. Community Outreach & Education - Reaching out to communities and schools across Zambia with education regarding wildlife conservation.
GRI activities are overseen by a Board of Trustees. The Board meets regularly during the year to provide oversight of the management team and guide the direction and growth of the organisation.
GRI’s financial management is overseen by Business Guru and Financial Statements are prepared by the Zambian offices of the international accounting firm BDO.