Conservation begins with people who have the knowledge, courage and commitment to protect the landscapes they call home
COmON Foundation supports the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) with core funding in 2025 to ensure the continuity of one of Africa’s most vital conservation institutions. For nearly three decades, SAWC has trained the people who protect and restore the continent’s ecosystems, equipping more than 25,000 graduates from 63 countries with the skills to manage nature and livelihoods in balance.
At a time of financial turbulence, this support helps the College stabilise operations and carry forward its Strategy 2030, focused on building resilient landscapes and strong leadership for conservation across Africa. The strength of SAWC lies in its deep practical expertise, its rootedness in the field, and its power to connect science, communities, and action.
Nature Guardians - Area Management
An extremely important part of conservation and protecting the wildlife, is the role of wildlife area management. With management, they can make areas sustainable which can really make a difference both to wildlife and the community who live in the areas.
This video highlights the work of the Southern African Wildlife College, where rangers receive advanced training in leadership, field operations and conservation ethics. The programme prepares experienced rangers to take on guiding roles within their teams, strengthening the protection of wildlife and the resilience of protected areas across the region.
