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Annual Report 2019/20 Note from the GCF Directors: 2019 Marks the Tenth Anniversary of the Giraffe in the Wild Throughout Africa Annual Report 2019/20 Note from the GCF Directors: 2019 marks the tenth anniversary of the giraffe in the wild throughout Africa. As Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) giraffe conservation gains more airtime since it was officially registered as the first- internationally, new players enter the ever giraffe conservation charity in conservation stage, which can only be the world. beneficial for giraffe and their future in Africa. Even so, no other organisation Message from the This is an appropriate occasion for us covers the same geographical and technical to reflect on what has been achieved breadth of giraffe conservation as GCF GCF Board Chair with regard to giraffe conservation and does throughout the African continent. on how much GCF has grown during its first decade. Our team now comprises 19 And so, we will continue with what we 2019 marks a decade of the Giraffe people, who are based in six countries. do best: working with a wide range of Conservation Foundation (GCF) GCF works on, manages and supports partners towards a sustainable future for making a difference in saving some giraffe conservation initiatives that concern all giraffe populations in Africa. We take of the most majestic mammals on all four species of giraffe in 15 African this opportunity to thank all of you for the planet. When I first visited Julian countries. Giraffe conservation is now being your continued support, partnership and and Steph Fennessy in Windhoek, guided by National Giraffe Conservation friendship. Thank you for sticking your Namibia, GCF was mostly a concept – Strategies and Action Plans in four African necks out for giraffe conservation in Africa an idea – that had been developed by countries, which were all developed with during this last year. a few very passionate people who had the support of GCF. Our work has an impact recognised the plight of giraffe and set on over 171,000 km2 (42 million acres) of Together we #StandTallForGiraffe – out to do something about it. giraffe habitat and we have supported the because if we don’t, no one else will! successful translocation of over 100 giraffe, Steph & Julian Not only has GCF now brought which has effectively increased giraffe the plight of giraffe to the world’s habitat in Africa by over 21,000 km2 Fennessy attention, this small team and its (5.1 million acres). partners have made a phenomenal conservation difference over the These are impressive numbers and the last decade in expanding our achievement of them is certainly something knowledge of giraffe species and to be proud of. There is no doubt that their distribution throughout Africa. In GCF is having a positive impact on giraffe addition to education and awareness and their habitat in Africa. But this is not programmes, the team is now active the time to rest on our laurels as there is in giraffe conservation in 15 countries, so much more to do. The more we learn where they provide technical, financial about giraffe, even if it is the most basic as well as hands-on conservation information concerning their numbers and support. distribution, the more we realise that so much more is needed. Giraffe and other wildlife continue to face immense pressures throughout the entire African continent. Yours Sincerely, We certainly have our work cut out for us. Giraffe need our support now and our work Till Hollmann needs to continue, particularly in the less Chair of the GCF Board glamorous and more hostile locations in Central, East and West Africa where the northern, reticulated and Masai giraffe are under real threat. GCF remains the only organisation in the world that concentrates solely on the conservation and management of Cover: Credit: © AVD - stock.adobe.com About GCF 1 Board of Directors 2 The Giraffe Conservation Staff Complement 3 Foundation (GCF) is the only organisation in the world that Key Conservation Partners 5 Programmes & Projects in Africa 7 concentrates solely on the conservation and management Giraffe Action Fund 15 of giraffe in the wild Twiga Tracker 17 throughout Africa. Capacity Building 19 Wildlife Capture Exchange 20 Education Materials 21 Scientific Publications 22 United under a common goal, GCF is a family of organisations consisting of GCF Trust (Namibia), Khomas Environmental Education Programme (KEEP) 23 GCF-USA (Florida, USA), GCF-East Africa (Kenya Operation Twiga IV and Uganda) and Freunde von GCF (Germany). Giraffe return to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve 25 All organisations are legally and financially separate Uganda: De-Snaring Monitoring at a Glance 27 entities, working under the umbrella of GCF. Their shared commitment to a sustainable future Hot spot on Tanzania: Masai giraffe are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List 29 for all giraffe populations in the wild is governed by a Memorandum of Understanding. Giraffe Conservation Science Symposium & International Conventions 30 GCF Financial Summary 31 Donors 33 Contact 36 Above: Together we #StandTallForGiraffe. Credit: © Effect of Darkness - stock.adobe.com ABOUT GCF Board Who is GCF What drives GCF? of Directors Our organisational structure has recently • An international science-based conser- • To be a bold, independent organisation undergone several vation organisation that provides inno- • To not be regimented exciting changes, vative approach to save giraffe in including the • To be disciplined and ‘always on’ the wild. expansion of our • To be an open book • The go-to organisation for giraffe con- Board of Directors in servation that is proactive and reactive, • To not over-promise the USA in order to with a strong collaborative and dynamic • To be passionate introduce new skills team working within a network of part- and to explore new • To not be afraid of pushing boundaries ners on all levels. opportunities. We • To be open-minded and flexible take this opportunity • The leader in supporting a sustainable to express our sincere • To be adaptable future for giraffe in/and their natural appreciation and gratitude to habitats. • To build trustworthy partnerships Kathy and Tom Leiden, who were • An organisation that will continue to or- and relationships both instrumental in establishing ganically grow and increase awareness GCF in the USA. Without their to save giraffe in the wild. support, dedication and passion, we would not be where we are today. Although Kathy has recently ‘retired’ from the board, we are pleased that Tom will stay on and continue to GCF Objectives & Principle Activities provide advice despite having stepped down as the chair and president. We GCF is dedicated to a sustainable future for excitedly welcome the new members to all giraffe populations in the wild. the GCF-USA Board of Directors, and we look forward to working closely with them • GCF’s objective is to raise awareness and support towards securing a future for to continue our important conservation giraffe and the conservation of their habitat in Africa, and more specifically to: work in Africa. GCF’s multi-national board includes professionals who represent • support the conservation of viable and existing habitat for giraffe; seven countries and four continents, as • identify key threats to giraffe in Africa and develop innovative ways to well as diverse business profiles. mitigate these; The Board of Directors includes • raise awareness of and promote the value of giraffe conservation in African the following members: Range States as well as internationally; • plan, develop, implement and administer projects and programmes – including Julian Fennessy the appointment of project staff – in support of its primary aim, in co-operation Till Hollmann with local communities and partner institutions, as appropriate; Tom Leiden • collaborate with local, national and international partners on giraffe conservation Chris Kelsch efforts in the interests of giraffe conservation in African Range States; and David O’Connor Melle Orford • raise funds for giraffe conservation and management throughout Africa. Above: Did you know that giraffe ‘horns’ are Lindy van den Bosch not horns at all, but ‘ossicones’? Ossicones are lumps of soft cartilage which, in later life, ossify and fuse to the skull. They are believed to aid thermoregulation. Credit: © davidezanon - Adobe Stock 1 2 Nairobi (Kenya): Arthur Muneza (Right), East Africa Coordinator Saving giraffe is a team effort and working with local Matthew Muruana Wachira (Left), and international partners is key. GCF’s multi-national Programme Officer team includes people from 16 countries and four continents. Our team supports giraffe conservation Front Royal (USA): initiatives in 15 culturally diverse African countries. Dr Michael Butler Brown, Conservation Science Fellow The following map presents GCF’s international team. FRONT ROYAL Niamey (Niger): Souley Kouato Larwanou (Left), Administrator Cloe Pourchier (Centre), Technical Coordinator Abdoul Razack Moussa Zabeirou (Right), Murchison Falls NP (Uganda): Programme Officer Dr Sara Ferguson, NIAMEY Uganda Conservation Coordinator Dr Patrick Okello, Wildlife Veterinarian MURCHISON FALLS NAIROBI Windhoek (Namibia): Front: Maria Pimenta Shaetonhodi, Finance & Operations Manager; Claire Gall, Administrator Middle: Naemi Antonius, Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): Senior Environmental Educator; NW NAMIBIA BULAWAYO Livingstone ‘Livi’ Hoda, Petrus ‘Audi’ Ekandjo, Conservation Researcher Environmental Educator; Northwest (Namibia): Martha Haukongo, Katie Ahl, (Left) Environmental Educator; Conservation Researcher WINDHOEK Steph Fennessy, Emma Wells, (Right) Co-Founder & Director Conservation
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