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In the forests of Mount Kenya, a quiet but urgent mission is unfolding—a mission to save one of the world’s most critically endangered antelope species, the Mountain Bongo. With fewer than 100 remaining in the wild, these animals are teetering on the brink of...

Rhino translocations are a vital conservation strategy aimed at securing the future of one of Africa’s most iconic species. While the outcome—a rhino roaming safely in a new reserve—may seem straightforward, the process is anything but. It requires months of...

At just 28 years old, Anele Ntshiyane from KwaNobuhle township is blazing a trail in conservation leadership. Her inspiring journey began with the Siyazenzela Employability, Wellness, and Leadership Training programme at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve—part of the broader...

The Global Humane Conservation Fund of Africa (GH-CFA) was formed to conserve, rehabilitate and protect Africa’s wildlife and wilderness areas, including flora, fauna, and the biosphere. We are committed to providing safe, secured spaces and well-managed habitats to...

In April 2024, Nkanyiso, a once-captive cheetah, faced one of her biggest challenges yet. After a successful year of rewilding at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve, where she had adapted beautifully to her new life in the wild, Nkanyiso was spotted by a guide with a significant...

When a four-year-old female cheetah arrived at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, she carried the hopes of a bold conservation initiative: to help rewild captive-bred cheetahs and restore genetic strength to Africa’s vulnerable cheetah...

Southern Africa is currently experiencing its worst drought in over two decades, and the impact on wildlife is alarming. The drought is greatly affecting the KAZA Transfrontier Conservation Area, which spans Namibia, Botswana, Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. KAZA is...

When the sun is shining over Nelson Mandela Bay, there’s no better way to spend a Saturday than joining the Penguin Waddle! On October 12, 2024, team members from the Global Humane Conservation Fund of Africa (GH-CFA) and friends took to the annual Penguin Waddle...

Did you know that rhinos are often referred to as "living dinosaurs"? While they’re not actually dinosaurs, this nickname captures the essence of their ancient legacy. Rhinos, or rhinoceroses, are ungulates (hoofed mammals), whereas dinosaurs were reptiles known as...

One of the greatest conservation challenges of our time is space for species - preserving habitats for wildlife. As the human population continues to expand, the land available for wildlife is rapidly diminishing. Within some protected parks in Africa, megafauna such...

A biome is like a big neighborhood for nature, each with its own unique climate, plants, and animals. It's a community of living things that have adapted to their surroundings and local weather. Biomes can stretch across different continents and include several...

The Global Humane Conservation Fund of Africa (GH-CFA), an initiative under Global Humane, has successfully contributed to the rewilding of a cheetah named Nkanyiso and the incredible rescue of her four cubs. Nkanyiso arrived at the Nyosi Wildlife Reserve and was...