Future Rangers Program
Four out of five youth have never seen wildlife.
To address these findings in the Kruger Park region in 2017, GCC’s Future Rangers Program was founded. The Program targets passionate youth who live next to wildlife areas to develop the exposure, passion, skills, and knowledge required to pursue a career in conservation, tourism, or the greater wildlife economy. Over the last 7 years, we’ve impacted over 15,000 youth with strategic partners. Together, we’re nurturing, building, and elevating the next generation of local conservation leaders.
Vumba
Conservation Education Delivery Platform bringing conservation education to a collective network of millions of youth across Africa and beyond.
To address a lack of impact reporting, curriculum sharing, and individual student tracking in our program, GCC developed Vumba, an education delivery platform designed to amplify the impact of our programming. Vumba digitally tracks top performing students in the Future Rangers Program, and creates a digital CV for students who are looking to apply for employment or higher education opportunities upon graduation. Vumba is now being piloted with numerous partners, who are also looking to elevate their educational impact and the next generation of conservation leaders.
Vumba
Conservation Education Delivery Platform bringing conservation education to a collective network of millions of youth across Africa and beyond.
To address a lack of impact reporting, curriculum sharing, and individual student tracking in our program, GCC developed Vumba, an education delivery platform designed to amplify the impact of our programming. Vumba digitally tracks top performing students in the Future Rangers Program, and creates a digital CV for students who are looking to apply for employment or higher education opportunities upon graduation. Vumba is now being piloted with numerous partners, who are also looking to elevate their educational impact and the next generation of conservation leaders.
Careers in Conservation
Hosted by GCC Producer Mbhoni Mzamani, the goal of the series is to inspire young people about the numerous career possibilities available to them in the field of conservation, and also to introduce them to heroes and role models in their communities whose extraordinary career paths are truly inspiring.
“There are so many different careers in conservation. My job has been to share these careers with youngsters in the local communities and hopefully change their perspectives on wildlife and conservation, especially as I am someone they can relate to.” – Host Mbhoni Mzamani
“Voices of Nature”
Hosted by GCC Board Advisor Robert Ludke, “Voices of Nature” is a podcast dedicated to sharing the voices of innovative, passionate leaders committed to saving and protecting the world’s most threatened natural resources.
Through this podcast, GCC showcases the remarkable work of individuals who have dedicated their lives to wildlife in the world’s most challenging environments. We explore actionable conservation solutions that everyone can participate in, protecting not just wildlife but the ecosystems all of us depend on for healthy, prosperous lives.
“Voices of Nature”
Hosted by GCC Board Advisor Robert Ludke, “Voices of Nature” is a podcast dedicated to sharing the voices of innovative, passionate leaders committed to saving and protecting the world’s most threatened natural resources.
Through this podcast, GCC showcases the remarkable work of individuals who have dedicated their lives to wildlife in the world’s most challenging environments. We explore actionable conservation solutions that everyone can participate in, protecting not just wildlife but the ecosystems all of us depend on for healthy, prosperous lives.
RHINOMAN The Movie
From the Global Conservation Corps and Friendly Human comes, RHINO MAN, a feature-length documentary about the courageous field rangers who risk their lives every day to protect South Africa’s rhinos from being poached to extinction.
In the midst of the battle to save the rhinos, a great ranger trainer, Martin Mthembu, has fallen, leaving a void in the fight. His close friend, Ruben de Kock, continues to honor his legacy by training the next generation of rangers, while Sergeant Anton Mzimba holds the line against poachers out in the bush.
It’s a race to train and inspire the next generation to care for the rhinos and these wild spaces, before poachers wipe out one species after another. A story of deep loss and suffering overcome by love and sacrifice for the greater good.
RHINOMAN The Movie
From the Global Conservation Corps and Friendly Human comes, RHINO MAN, a feature-length documentary about the courageous field rangers who risk their lives every day to protect South Africa’s rhinos from being poached to extinction.
In the midst of the battle to save the rhinos, a great ranger trainer, Martin Mthembu, has fallen, leaving a void in the fight. His close friend, Ruben de Kock, continues to honor his legacy by training the next generation of rangers, while Sergeant Anton Mzimba holds the line against poachers out in the bush.
It’s a race to train and inspire the next generation to care for the rhinos and these wild spaces, before poachers wipe out one species after another. A story of deep loss and suffering overcome by love and sacrifice for the greater good.
Stories From Our Team Around the World
Global Conservation Corps Newsletter: March 2025
Future Rangers Gain First-Hand Research Experience on Selati Nature Reserve March brought several immersive opportunities for our Future Rangers, including a first-of-its-kind experience for six of our Grade 12 students. The dynamic group of female leaders spent a weekend at Selati Nature Reserve, job shadowing the Wildlife Research Team. Over two nights at the [...]
Global Conservation Corps Newsletter: February 2025
The Future Rangers Program: 2025 Strategic Overview No time was wasted with the arrival of our new GCC vehicle. Our first stop? The world-famous Kruger National Park, of course! Each group of Ambassadors (grades 10 & 11) from our partner high schools (Mahlale, Dayimani, & Sokisi) finally experienced the quintessential safari adventure: departing before [...]
Global Conservation Corps Newsletter: January 2025
The Future Rangers Program: 2025 Strategic Overview When the Future Rangers Program was established in 2017, we faced a stark reality: 4 out of 5 youth living near Kruger Park had never seen wildlife. Through key partnerships (including the Southern African Wildlife College, the Timbavati Foundation, Wild Impact and Koru Camp) we’ve reached over [...]
Global Conservation Corps Newsletter: March 2025
Future Rangers Gain First-Hand Research Experience on Selati Nature Reserve March brought several immersive opportunities for our Future Rangers, including a first-of-its-kind experience for six of our Grade 12 students. The dynamic group of female leaders spent a weekend at Selati Nature Reserve, job shadowing the Wildlife Research Team. Over two nights at the [...]
Global Conservation Corps Newsletter: February 2025
The Future Rangers Program: 2025 Strategic Overview No time was wasted with the arrival of our new GCC vehicle. Our first stop? The world-famous Kruger National Park, of course! Each group of Ambassadors (grades 10 & 11) from our partner high schools (Mahlale, Dayimani, & Sokisi) finally experienced the quintessential safari adventure: departing before [...]
Global Conservation Corps Newsletter: January 2025
The Future Rangers Program: 2025 Strategic Overview When the Future Rangers Program was established in 2017, we faced a stark reality: 4 out of 5 youth living near Kruger Park had never seen wildlife. Through key partnerships (including the Southern African Wildlife College, the Timbavati Foundation, Wild Impact and Koru Camp) we’ve reached over [...]
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