Since January 2024, our team has been on the move, delivering crucial training sessions across Mozambique. With 12 sessions completed, we've reached:
🧑🏾🌾 436 men
👩🏽🌾 169 women
🌍 605 individuals in total
All in all, this strategy has covered a wide range of communities and districts from across the country, and was therefore a real milestone toward our ultimate goal to better prevent or resolve any human-wildlife conflict using potential methods effectively.
Mozambique faces ongoing challenges like crop damage, livestock loss, and risks to human safety due to wildlife. Our training sessions are designed to address these issues directly, equipping community members with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent and mitigate conflicts. By encouraging a hands-on approach, we aim to empower locals to manage these issues effectively and sustainably.
🌶️ Peri Peri Blocks: One of our innovative strategies involves the use of peri peri blocks, which serve as both an agricultural resource and a non-lethal deterrent for elephants. When ignited, these blocks emit a fiery smoke that effectively keeps elephants away from villages, protecting crops and ensuring the safety of local communities.
🔉💥 Sound and Light Tactics: In addition to peri peri blocks, we introduced sound and light-based deterrents such as airhorns, bird bangers, and flashlights. These tools help deter herds of elephants without causing harm, making them invaluable for protecting both wildlife and human interests.
Our commitment to HWC management extends beyond Mozambique. António Alverca, our HWC Manager, participated in a strategic meeting in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, with members of INDEFOR (the state agency for conservation) and the Bristol Zoological Society. This meeting provided a platform for presenting our work and discussing potential conservation programs, including the implementation of RRUs in Equatorial Guinea.
António also travelled to Monte Alen, Equatorial Guinea, for advanced training on HWC prevention and mitigation. This training focused on Rapid Response Units (RRUs) and involved collaboration with local HWC officers.
We couldn’t do this without the amazing support from our donors, stakeholders, and partners. A huge thank you to everyone who backs our mission. Your support helps us teach practical skills, build stronger communities, and make a real difference in managing human-wildlife conflicts.
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