Wild-Link

Wild-Link A non-profit organisation advancing community-centred human–wildlife coexistence.

Annual EcoHerder Training: Healing the Land, Growing Stronger HerdsOur 3rd EcoHerder Training is underway in the Chobe E...
28/08/2026

Annual EcoHerder Training: Healing the Land, Growing Stronger Herds

Our 3rd EcoHerder Training is underway in the Chobe Enclave. This training brings together 25 potential professional herders for a period of learning, practical skills development and knowledge sharing. 

At the heart of the training are the two main principles of herding: to heal the land and to make cattle fat! Achieving both requires a strong understanding of livestock, rangeland management and the relationship between healthy landscapes and productive herds. 

Special thanks to Mr Pieter Nel from the SAWC Herding Academy at the Southern African Wildlife College for leading this insightful and important training initiative, and to team members and Herders from CLAWS Conservancy for joining us.
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Meet the Team | Maano BadubiBehind every informed conservation decision is reliable data, and Maano Badubi, our GIS Tech...
25/08/2026

Meet the Team | Maano Badubi

Behind every informed conservation decision is reliable data, and Maano Badubi, our GIS Technician, helps turn that data into action.

Maano is part of Wild-Link’s LUCIS team based out of our Kasane office. Her work focuses on GIS, remote sensing, and using technology to strengthen human–wildlife coexistence.

Through her expertise in spatial analysis and mapping, she develops dashboards and decision-support tools that turn complex information into practical, accessible information. Her work helps to support informed land use planning, wildlife conservation and natural resource management, encouraging collaboration with partners and stakeholders.

With a BSc in Range Science and currently completing an MSc in Environmental Sciences, Maano brings both technical knowledge and a genuine commitment to conservation.
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Measuring the Impact of our Coaching Conservation initiativeMeasuring the impact of conservation education is an importa...
18/08/2026

Measuring the Impact of our Coaching Conservation initiative

Measuring the impact of conservation education is an important part of our Coaching Conservation programme. By capturing responses to carefully designed questions before and after each lesson, we can assess changes in both their knowledge and attitudes towards wildlife.

African wild dogs provide one example of the impact we are seeing. Many students began with limited knowledge of the species. Following a single lesson, students demonstrated a stronger understanding of wild dog behaviour, their role in the ecosystem, and their importance to both wildlife and local communities. We also observed a greater appreciation for wildlife and a stronger willingness to contribute to its protection. 

Special thanks to our project partner Wild Entrust for developing this valuable monitoring and evaluation framework, and to for supporting the Coaching Conservation programme.
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Accurate record-keeping is an important part of successful livestock management, particularly for small-scale farmers.Th...
13/08/2026

Accurate record-keeping is an important part of successful livestock management, particularly for small-scale farmers.

Through our REHerd Chobe initiative, we are supporting farmers to fit their cattle with electronic ear tags linked to government veterinary record systems.

Using RFID scanners, these tags allow livestock records to be captured efficiently and uploaded directly to AgriWebb, a field-based livestock management platform.

By improving traceability and strengthening the quality of livestock data, we are helping farmers build the foundations for better management, informed decision-making and future market access.
Contact us to learn more about our REHerd Chobe initiative.
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Wild-Link is looking to strengthen its Advisory Board by welcoming individuals with expertise in LAW or FUNDRAISING. Thi...
11/08/2026

Wild-Link is looking to strengthen its Advisory Board by welcoming individuals with expertise in LAW or FUNDRAISING.

This voluntary role offers an opportunity to use your expertise to help guide the strategic direction of our growing organisation. If you're passionate about creating positive outcomes for both people and wildlife, we'd love to hear from you.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with them.

For an informal conversation or to learn more, enquire by the end of August.
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Learning for a More Sustainable Future 💡We were pleased to participate in the recent Alinea Platform Meeting. This works...
11/08/2026

Learning for a More Sustainable Future 💡

We were pleased to participate in the recent Alinea Platform Meeting. This workshop brought partners together that work across wildlife conservation and community action to share experiences, benchmark approaches and learn from one another.

With a focus on sustainability, the workshop explored practical ways for small NGOs to strengthen financial and organisational resilience. Key discussions included the importance of effective financial planning and budgeting, developing disaster and continuity plans, and building transparency and shared responsibility within teams.

For the Wild-Link team, it was a valuable opportunity to reflect on the systems and processes that underpin long-term organisational sustainability, while connecting with fellow organisations facing similar challenges.

A sincere thank you to Alinea Network Organisation for hosting a valuable and engaging workshop, and to the fellow partners and expert speakers who shared their knowledge and experience.

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Celebrating World Lion Day I 10 August🐾Few species embody the spirit of Africa's landscapes quite like the lion. Their p...
10/08/2026

Celebrating World Lion Day I 10 August🐾

Few species embody the spirit of Africa's landscapes quite like the lion. Their presence reflects the richness and resilience of the places we work to conserve.

At Wild-Link, we recognise that conserving lions goes hand in hand with supporting the communities who live alongside them.

Today, we celebrate the role lions play in ecosystems and economies and renew our commitment to supporting a future where people and wildlife continue to coexist in these landscapes together.

Strengthening Partnerships For Livestock Health And Community Resilience 🌱We recently met with the Department of Veterin...
30/07/2026

Strengthening Partnerships For Livestock Health And Community Resilience 🌱

We recently met with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) to strengthen collaboration and identify opportunities for working together to improve livestock health, farmer support, and sustainable livestock management across our programme areas.

The meeting provided an opportunity to share our respective mandates, ongoing activities, achievements, and challenges, creating a stronger understanding of how our organisations can collaborate to support farming communities.

Discussions focused on current livestock health priorities, including the bovine measles outbreak, the importance of sanitation in disease prevention, and practical approaches to farmer education.

A key outcome of the engagement was the identification of opportunities to work together on herd health planning, strengthen BAITS compliance through improved tag registration and management of inactive animals, and promote livestock traceability across REHerd clusters and the wider farming community.

By building strong partnerships with government departments, we can combine technical expertise with community-centered implementation to improve livestock health, strengthen livelihoods, and support long-term coexistence between people and wildlife.
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28/07/2026

Meet the Team | Goutlwamang Magasele

The success of community-centered conservation depends on the people working alongside communities every day. Today, we're proud to introduce Goutlwamang Magasele, one of Wild-Link's dedicated Community Guardians.

Goutlwamang joined the Wild-Link team in 2020 and is based in Kachikau in the Chobe Enclave, where she plays a key role in delivering our coexistence programme. Her primary focus is supporting the REHerd Chobe initiative by helping farmers and EcoHerders keep good livestock records.

Having applied many of the livestock husbandry practices through Wild-Link's partnership in her own farming, she is uniquely positioned to share practical knowledge, build trust, and exchange ideas with fellow community members.

Her work demonstrates the value of empowering local leaders who understand both the challenges and the opportunities of living alongside wildlife.

Thank you, Goutlwamang, for your dedication to strengthening communities, improving livelihoods, and advancing coexistence.
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