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Awe for Nature Foundation is a non-profit organisation advancing practical, scalable finance solutions to support the long-term protection of critical ecosystems and help shape a new model for conservation.

25/08/2026

A few hours under a tree in Masoka tell you more than any report can.

Our Founder and CEO Michael Hacking has made several visits to Masoka in Mbire Ward 11, spending time with community elders, leaders and residents and seeing the work taking place on the ground.

The solar-powered piped water scheme in Masoka was completed, while construction of an elephant- and predator-proof fence is well underway.

The two projects are part of the work being supported by Awe Nature and Chewore Conservation Trust in an area where communities live alongside wildlife.

Masoka sits on the edge of the wider Chewore South conservation landscape, making it important to maintain strong relationships with the communities living around the protected area.

12/08/2026

🐘 World Elephant Day 2026

This World Elephant Day, we are sharing a sighting from Chewore South: elephants roaming freely, captured by the CCT team on the ground.

Awe for Nature Foundation joins the rest of the world in marking the occasion, under this year's theme "Bringing the world together to help elephants."

Late last year, as part of that shared effort, our implementing partner, Chewore Conservation Trust (CCT), conducted the 2025 Aerial Census of Elephants and Other Large Game in Chewore South, in partnership with Zimparks.

Over five days, the Cessna 182 flew low across 978 km² of Chewore's rugged terrain, and the survey team recorded 1,624 elephants moving across the landscape.

Numbers like these help CCT and Zimparks guide protection efforts and track this population over time.

Read the full story here: https://awenature.org/resources/beyond-the-count-why-the-chewore-south-aerial-survey-matters-in-wildlife-conservation/

10/08/2026

Heroes Day is about memory – remembering those who gave their lives for Zimbabwe's freedom, so their sacrifice is never forgotten.

This year, it is also a moment for us at Awe for Nature Foundation to mark a different commitment. Our implementing partner, the Chewore Conservation Trust (CCT), recently sponsored 17 rangers to complete the Zimparks Basic Field Ranger Training. At their graduation, they made their commitment known: "We are ready to protect Chewore South."

Speaking at the ranger graduation event, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Dr Evelyn Ndlovu delivered these remarks on behalf of First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa: "Behind every thriving protected area, every elephant roaming freely across our landscape, every recovering rhino population, every healthy forest, and every flourishing wetland, there are dedicated men and women who have committed their lives to protecting these priceless national assets that are God-given to us as Zimbabweans."

These 17 now join the rangers already on the ground in Chewore South Safari Area, where CCT manages 200,000 hectares in collaboration with Zimparks, within the Mana Pools, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This Heroes Day, we honour every one of them.

31/07/2026

Meet Evernice Dzomba – 19 years old, from Masoka, and as of today, a fully qualified ranger.

Evernice was one of 17 rangers sponsored by the Chewore Conservation Trust (Awe for Nature Foundation's implementing partner) who graduated in Chinhoyi today from Zimparks' Basic Ranger Training Course. She didn't just pass the course – she won Best Shootist – Female out of 165 rangers graduating nationally.

Getting here wasn't a given. She was one of 30 candidates who put themselves forward from Mbire Ward 11, going through a 10km run, fitness tests and interviews before she made the final cut of five.

“Some people believed the training would be too difficult for a woman,” she said. “I believed in myself, kept working hard, and proved to myself that I could do it. I hope more girls and young women will realise that conservation is a career they can pursue.”

Evernice and her fellow graduates – recruited from Mbire, Hurungwe and CCT's Cadet Ranger Programme – will now help protect the 200,000 hectares of Chewore South Safari Area in the Zambezi Valley, alongside colleagues who have already put in over 1,266 patrol days this year. For these communities, it's also 17 jobs closer to home.

Congratulations to all 17. This World Ranger Day, we're proud to stand behind them. 🐘🌍

29/07/2026

A pack of about 13 African wild dogs crossed paths with Chewore Conservation Trust Research Officer Prince Chikwara in Chewore South this week.

African wild dogs are among Africa's most endangered carnivores, and sightings of packs this size don't come around every day – fortunately, Prince captured the encounter on camera.

17/07/2026

Every project has a story behind it.

When we visit communities, we don't just ask whether a project was completed. We ask what has changed.

Has the fence made a difference? Is the water point making everyday life easier? Are families experiencing fewer conflicts with wildlife?

The answers don't come from a spreadsheet. They come from conversations with the people who live with these realities every day.

Together with our implementing partner, Chewore Conservation Trust (CCT), we believe listening is just as important as implementing. Every story shared helps us understand what's working, what can be improved, and how we can continue building conservation solutions with communities–not just for them.

Those conversations are some of the most valuable parts of our work.

10/07/2026

An elephant taking its time over breakfast in Chewore South – calm, unhurried, and clearly at ease.

06/07/2026

The Masoka Fence Project has reached the halfway mark, with 11 km of the planned 22 km fence now complete.

Built by members of the Masoka community – working alongside a team from Robin Fencers – the fence is set to reduce human-wildlife conflict by protecting crops, livestock and livelihoods. The completed sections are already proving effective, giving families greater peace of mind.

Watch the video to see the progress so far and discover why this project means so much to the people of Masoka.

01/07/2026

Every protected area is different, but many conservation teams are tackling the same kinds of challenges. Sharing ideas and learning from one another is one of the best ways to strengthen the work happening on the ground.

Recently, Awe for Nature Foundation's Executive Director of Conservation and Communications, Niall McCann, and Dwain Strydom from our implementing partner, Chewore Conservation Trust, joined conservation leaders from across Africa at the African Parks Incubation Programme Management Meeting in Akagera National Park, Rwanda.

The meeting brought together teams working in Upemba, Lantoto, Conkouati, Manda, Kidepo Game Reserve, the Binder-Léré Protected Areas Complex and Lower Zambezi. Discussions covered practical aspects of protected area management, from security and aviation to governance, fundraising and conservation technology.

For our team, the value of these gatherings lies in the opportunity to hear what is working in other landscapes, exchange practical experience and bring useful ideas back to strengthen conservation efforts in Chewore South.

Thank you to African Parks for creating this opportunity for conservation practitioners to learn from one another and continue building a strong network across the continent. 🌍🤝

Noé Enjojo Foundation Conservation Lower Zambezi - CLZ Forgotten Parks Foundation

29/06/2026

A big step forward for our teams in the field!

This June, our on-the-ground implementing partner, Chewore Conservation Trust, successfully installed a new digital radio communication system on Chirambakudoma Mountain, with the technical installation carried out by the team at Kamba Communications.

The new system provides secure and reliable radio coverage across Chewore South and Mbire Ward 11, making it easier for our field teams to stay connected wherever their work takes them.

In a landscape covering 200,000 hectares, good communication can make all the difference. It helps keep our staff safe, improves coordination during patrols, supports faster responses to incidents in local communities, and strengthens efforts to tackle poaching and other illegal activities.

At Awe for Nature Foundation, we are proud to invest in practical solutions that support the people protecting Chewore South every day. Conservation is also about giving frontline teams the tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.

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