During October, three members of the GCC team traveled across the Atlantic for a whirlwind tour of the United States. The journey began in San Francisco, where Matt and Mbhoni attended the Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) Expo alongside fellow board members, while also getting to meet with long-time supporters of GCC. From there, Ash joined the team in Denver, where they spent eight days speaking at schools, meeting with conservation partners, hosting various events, and conducting an in-person board meeting.

The team was generously hosted by long-standing partners, the Morgridge Family Foundation, and enjoyed several memorable experiences — including attending an ice hockey game and exploring the Rocky Mountains on a few hiking excursions. To round off the trip, the team spent several days in Atlanta connecting with partners and GCC colleagues before returning home.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all supporters, donors, and board members who made this trip possible. The team can’t wait for the next adventure!

Our 5th annual Careers in Conservation Expo was a huge success. Over 300 students from across the Greater Kruger region came together with one shared goal, to make conservation exciting, accessible, and full of possibility. From inspiring keynote speakers to interactive exhibits, the day was filled with energy and learning. A major highlight was the helicopter flip, where three lucky students enjoyed a bird’s-eye view of the celebration below.

With lively music and incredible enthusiasm from everyone involved, CIC 2025 left students motivated to pursue the many opportunities awaiting them in conservation. A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, exhibitors, and especially to every student who attended, the future of conservation truly lies in your hands.

As we wrap up 2025, we’ve been generously awarded a $50,000 funding match from the Morgridge Family Foundation (MFF). Every donation to GCC before November 15th, 2025 will be doubled (up to a total of $50,000) thanks to our phenomenal partners. As we head into the giving season, please consider supporting GCC and the Future Rangers Program with your charitable giving. You can make your contribution directly here or reach out to matt@globalconservationcorps.org for more information.

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

Our Grade 12 Future Rangers embarked on a field trip to the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, experiencing the canyon from a boat, a first-time adventure for most of them. Seeing the landscape from the water, surrounded by crocodiles, hippos, and towering cliffs, offered a brand-new perspective on nature’s beauty and power, while expanding on new career pathways for our learners.

Koru Camp

We visited Koru Camp four times this term, each experience offering something unique. Two camps followed the traditional safari format, with morning and evening game drives and a variety of conservation-based activities.

The other two camps were specially tailored: one celebrated Women’s Month, bringing together a multi-generational group of inspiring females, and the other focused on the ancient art of animal tracking, led by San Master Trackers from Namibia.

Our Grade 12s returned from this on-foot tracking experience deeply inspired and more connected to nature than ever before. A big thank you to Dingbats* Notebooks for donating the beautiful notebooks our students used to document their observations and reflections.

Job Shadowing

As our Grade 12s prepare to step into “the big wide world” after finishing school in 2025, we launched our first-ever Job Shadowing Week at the Southern African Wildlife College. Students had the opportunity to observe a wide range of careers in conservation and tourism, helping them gain valuable insights to help shape their futures.