Many of the challenges we face in conservation are ultimately driven by humans. Therefore, if we are to be successful in the long-term conservation of wildlife and natural resources we have to work with people so they see the benefits of conservation.
At Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, we support sustainable development through programs like Herding for Hope, which integrates livestock management with wildlife conservation.
Our Small-Scale Value Chains initiative empowers rural communities by teaching skills and providing resources to generate income while promoting environmental stewardship. Through Capacity Building, we help communities develop long-term resilience by offering training, resources, and education.
These efforts are accompanied by Stories of Impact that highlight how individuals and communities are benefiting from these initiatives, fostering a balance between livelihoods and conservation.
If we are to be successful in the long-term conservation of wildlife and natural resources we have to work with people.
Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust brings local school children from Victoria Falls and the surrounding rural areas to its facilities to have a day of fun and learning in the bush. Every week the Trust collects a group of approximately 20 children from a local school.
Many of the local schools have environmental clubs that organize students interested in conservation to participate. The children have the opportunity to meet wildlife ambassadors and discuss the benefits of wildlife and its importance.
At the intersection of communities, wildlife, and domestic animals, Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust focuses on preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases. Our Veterinary Laboratory conducts critical screenings, ensuring early detection of potential outbreaks.
By working closely with local communities, we educate people on best practices for managing interactions with wildlife and livestock. This collaborative approach helps to safeguard the health of humans, animals, and the environment, reducing the risk of diseases spreading across species.
Your support is vital in maintaining this crucial work.
A sizeable number of households in Victoria Falls urban lack access to grid electricity and are forced to resort to other alternatives such as using charcoal or illegally harvested timber for cooking and heating in their households.
These substitutes are often costly to the environment, and time consuming, usually to female children or women. Rocket stoves which are predominantly designed for fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions would offer a much-needed solution to the problems associated with timber poaching, as people turn to cutting down trees to make open fires for cooking.
There are many different ways you can support the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust.
Should you wish to make a non-monetary donation, or are travelling here and want to ‘pack for a purpose’, please see our Wishlist of items we are in need of.
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Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust for a 1 hour tour of our High-Care Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and Laboratory facilities.
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Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
1021 Holland Road, Ext.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Office: +263 782 799 006
Lab: +263 782 799 007
info@vicfallswildlifetrust.org
Victoria Falls Wildlife Fund
P.O Box 23182
San Diego, CA 92193
US Charity Reg #98-6061293
Phone: +1 207 307 9803
lesley@vicfallswildlifetrust.org
Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
9 The Clock Tower
Redlers Waterside, Dudbridge Rd, Stroud, Gloucester, GL5 3LH, UK
UK Charity Reg #1166614
Phone: +44 7476 227684
val@vicfallswildlifetrust.org
