International Anti-Poaching Foundation (Akashinga)
International Anti-Poaching Foundation (Akashinga)
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About this organization
Mission
We protect endangered wildlife and ecosystems by conducting anti-poaching operations, delivering ranger training, supplying equipment and technological solutions, and providing critical project management and administrative support to local communities engaged in preventing poaching and trafficking. Local empowerment and engagement play a critical role in reducing wildlife crime. Our community-focused operations are proving to be more effective and enduring than the highly militarized/adversarial anti-poaching tactics of the past. Our rangers are armed, and trained in military and policing skills, but they are also part of the communities in which they work. These communities are being given opportunities and incentives to be the solution and they are responding magnificently.
About
Akashinga — originally named the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) — was founded in 2009 by Australian-born and Zimbabwean-based environmentalist Damien Mander. Akashinga has transformed a traditionally adversarial approach to conservation into an innovative, empowering, and gender-diverse model to protect wildlife and habitats. Fortress conservation worked well, but ultimately, is not sustainable. In 2017, Mander recruited the initial team of 16 female rangers in the Lower Zambezi valley of Zimbabwe. These women became the first Akashinga Rangers (The Brave Ones in the Shona language). They embarked on a mission to safeguard Zimbabwe's wildlife from the devastating impact of poaching. This marked the beginning of the organization's collaborative approach, working directly with local communities to tackle the challenges of illegal wildlife trade and environmental degradation. Finally, instead of looking in, Akashinga was on the inside looking out, and sustainable and measurable change began to happen. Akashinga has since revolutionized conservation efforts in Africa through an innovative, gender-diverse approach. From its humble beginnings, the Akashinga’s innovative strategies, community engagement, and commitment to training and empowering local individuals have propelled its growth. Today, the organization continues to expand its reach across multiple countries, forging a legacy of sustainable, female-led conservation that originated with those 16 dedicated rangers. The impact of our female-led conservation efforts reverberates throughout the community, igniting a cascade of positive impacts. From nurturing children's education to bolstering healthcare, eradicating poverty, and boosting life expectancy, these ripple effects leave a lasting legacy.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Iapf protects endangered wildlife and ecosystems by conducting anti-poaching operations, delivering ranger training, supplying equipment and technological solutions, and providing critical project management and administrative support to communities working to prevent poaching and illegal parts trafficking (smuggling).local empowerment and engagement play a critical role in reducing wildlife crime. iapf's community-focused operations are proving to be more effective and enduring than the militarized, adversarial anti-poaching tactics of the past. our rangers are armed, and trained in military and policing skills, but they are also trained in communication, de-escalation, etc., and are a genuine part of the communities in which they work. villages where iapf operates are given opportunities and incentives to "be the solution" - and they are responding magnificently.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Conservation of wildlife and ecosystems, especially from poaching and illegal trafficking.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is TX as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 1655 N FORT MYER DRIVE NO 700, ARLINGTON, VA, 22209.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 1 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $176,185.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2013.
- The organization pays $32,126 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $71,152 in fundraising expenses.
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