Removed over 5,000 meters of illegal nets, preventing the collapse of fish populations.

Reduced threats to hippos and other animals targeted by poachers. 

Supported the long-term sustainability of the Zambezi River ecosystem.

Helped maintain fish stocks for local communities reliant on the river.

Explore the diverse initiatives that make up our conservation and community development efforts. 

This project addresses limited water access for wildlife in the vast Matetsi Private Game Reserve. We establish and maintain solar-powered waterholes and strategically located water sources. This initiative ensures the survival and well-being of diverse wildlife populations during dry spells, maintaining the reserve's ecological balance.

By providing consistent water access, we minimize stress on wildlife populations, reduce human-wildlife conflict, and support ecosystem stability. This project directly contributes to the resilience of biodiversity on Matetsi Private Game Reserve, ensuring the long-term health of the region’s unique wildlife.

Water for Wildlife on Matetsi Private Game Reserve

GRACE Foundation is excited to announce our new conservation project: reintroducing ostriches into the wild. Once a common sight in the 1990s, wild ostrich populations have drastically declined. Inspired by the rare sighting of a wild ostrich two years ago, this initiative aims to breed and release ostriches, restoring their presence in their natural habitat.

Breeding ostriches is a challenging but vital undertaking, as these birds are difficult to raise and do not always excel as parents. We have purchased 15 young ostriches at a cost of $9,000 to kickstart the project. Feeding, facilities, and veterinary care require significant resources, but our commitment to building a sustainable ostrich population remains steadfast.

Ostrich Breeding and Reintroduction

Create and nurture a sustainable and interconnected ecosystem where communities and nature coexist harmoniously, driven by impactful conservation efforts, community empowerment, and collaborative partnerships.

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Support our work by making a contribution. Every donation helps us continue our projects and expand our reach and work towards a thriving Zimbabwe.

Help us raise awareness and funds by organizing or participating in fundraising activities. Together, we can make a bigger difference.

Experience Zimbabwe’s wildlife and the GRACE Foundation conservation efforts firsthand by visiting Matetsi Private Game Reserve.

Connect with individuals on the ground, see how your support impacts real lives and ecosystems, learn more about conservation and community work in the Victoria Falls area.

Connect with individuals on the ground, see how your support impacts real lives and ecosystems, learn more about conservation and community work in the Victoria Falls area.

Using a specialised patrol boat, our Amaganyane anti-poaching scouts regularly monitor the Zambezi River to locate and remove illegal fishing nets. The team also keeps watch for poachers crossing the river, aiming to target hippos and other wildlife. By maintaining an active presence, we disrupt harmful activities and preserve the balance of the riverine ecosystem.

Our proactive patrols deter illegal activity and directly remove threats to the river’s biodiversity. By addressing these issues at their source, we protect fish stocks, wildlife, and the broader health of the Zambezi River, a critical lifeline for the region.

GRACE Foundation’s scouts patrol the Zambezi River to combat illegal netting and poaching, safeguarding the river’s ecosystem and its wildlife. With the support of Animal Survival International, our team has collected over 5,000 meters of illegal nets, protecting fish populations, hippos, and other animals from harm.

Patrolling the Zambezi River in an aluminium boat co-funded Animal Survival International, our scouts work tirelessly to prevent illegal fishing and poaching. These efforts protect fish populations, deter poachers, and reduce threats to wildlife, ensuring the long-term health of this vital ecosystem.

Riverine Conservation: Protecting the Zambezi River

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River Health

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