IMPACT Madagascar - Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2024

IMPACT Madagascar is taking on the Wildlife Ranger Challenge to raise awareness of the vital role our 24 rangers play in protecting Madagascar's Mahajeby & Madiromirafy Conservation Areas, and supporting an estimated 120 livelihoods.

Mahajeby & Madiromirafy Conservation Areas

Amount Raised:

$7,874

65%

Completed

Target: $12,000

5 Donations

Our Story

Rangers are Africa’s unsung heroes. They hold diverse roles as conservationists, teachers, community support workers, leaders and much more.

The Wildlife Ranger Challenge, organised by Tusk, is a celebration of solidarity, connection and camaraderie for the ranger profession. Culminating on 21st September 2024, the campaign raises vital funds for Africa's biodiversity guardians.

The IMPACT Madagascar - Mahajeby & Madiromirafy Conservation Areas are located in Bongolava & Betsiboka, in central- western Madagascar. The 2 sites are home to dry deciduous and gallery forests & important wetlands and rivers. These ecosystems host a variety of endemic and threatened taxa, which the local community conservation associations work hard to protect. Rangers patrol the habitats, record occurrences of threats & wildlife encounters, reporting the data to the communities and the management team.

The WRC has allowed for continued support within communities that would otherwise have been devastated due to the financial impacts of the pandemic. Support in 2024 will help continue to expand this vital environmental protection offered by the rangers. Through our participation in the WRC we can also further raise awareness about the important role that rangers play in biodiversity conservation and rally support for their hard work and bravery.

Give today and the Scheinberg Relief Fund will match every dollar donated, amplifying your impact. Join us in speaking up #ForWildlifeRangers

Photos from the Field

Jul 25, 2024, 7:31:16 PM

IMPACT Madagascar proudly represents the only teams from Madagascar in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge. As an island nation where 85% of animal species and 90% of plants are endemic, and over 50% of mammals are endangered, our participation highlights the urgent need to protect this unique biodiversity. Our rangers are integral members of the communities they protect, with their livelihoods and those of their neighbors intricately linked to the health and well-being of the local forest ecosystem. Their deep knowledge and experience are invaluable, enabling them to safeguard these vital environments effectively.

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