Communities for Red Colobus (C4RC) - Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2025
Since 2019, C4RC has empowered local communities in the Central River Region of The Gambia to protect the largest remaining population of Endangered Temminck's red colobus monkeys, through research, education and community livelihood projects.
Communities for Red Colobus 2025 - The Gambia
Rangers are Africa’s unsung heroes. They hold diverse roles as conservationists, teachers, community support workers, leaders and much more.
The Communities for Red Colobus (C4RC) project works with local communities to secure Temmincks red colobus (Pilicolobus badius temminckii) populations, in line with the Red Colobus Action Plan priorities through education and engagement, capacity building initiatives, primate monitoring and research, sustainable forestry practice and the development of alternative livelihood projects to reduce local dependence on charcoal production.
The elevation of red colobus monkeys to flagship status is driving the development of primate based ecotourism and generating novel revenue streams which are accessed by the local communities based on a benefit sharing agreement. The income generated from the protection of one high profile, endangered primate species is securing the wider forest ecosystem, helping to mitigate climate change impacts and contributing to food security, poverty alleviation and the empowerment of local women.
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge, organised by Tusk, is a celebration of solidarity, connection and camaraderie for the ranger profession. Culminating in the WRC 2025 marathon on the 20th September 2025, the campaign raises vital funds for Africa's biodiversity guardians.
Give today and the Scheinberg Relief Fund will match every dollar donated, amplifying your impact. Join us in speaking up #ForWildlifeRangers
Find out more at wildliferangerchallenge.org
C4RC WRC Sit up challenge 2025
Sep 16, 2025, 10:04:59 AMWe are really doing great and looking forward to deal with the WRC 21km race on the 20 of September 2025.
Ranger activities
Aug 3, 2025, 10:22:29 AMProtecting endangered primates and their forest home, requires a highly committed team with a diverse range of skills. Our rangers are forest patrollers, teachers, researchers, foresters and ecotourism guides. Please support them as they work to improve the lives and living standards of the local communities, reduce local dependence on logging and charcoal burning and protect the red colobus troops in the forest.
Fundraising page for Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2025 Communities For Red Colobus Project The Gambia.
Jul 28, 2025, 2:42:22 PMWe are seeking a support from everyone to run our conservation effort to protect Temmincks red colobus monkey in The Gambia.
