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Zimbabwean anti-poaching group From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Akashinga Rangers is an all-female anti-poaching group in Zimbabwe. The group is the subject of a 2020 documentary titled Akashinga: The Brave Ones.
History
Akashinga was founded in 2017.[1] The women of Akashinga were recruited by Australian conservationist Damien Mander, founder of Akashinga (formerly the International Anti-Poaching Foundation). The original 16 Akashinga were recruited to be conservation officers for Phundundu Wildlife Park.[2] The word Akashinga means "the brave ones" in Shona.[3] The Akashinga Rangers are an arm of Akashinga (formerly the International Anti-Poaching Foundation).[4]
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Operations
In contrast to other all-female anti-poaching groups such as the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit in South Africa, the rangers of Akashinga are armed.[3] Since 2017, the group has arrested hundreds of poachers.[4]
Rangers
Many of the Akashinga Rangers are vegan.[5][3] Many of the Akashinga are survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual assault.[6]
In March 2017, two rangers and a male trainer drowned while crossing a river.[3]
Notable former rangers
Akashinga: The Brave Ones
The short documentary Akashinga: The Brave Ones was directed by Maria Wilhelm. It was produced by Kim Butts, Drew Pulley, and Wilhelm and was executive produced by James Cameron. Akashinga: The Brave Ones premiered in 2020 at the EarthXFilm Festival. It was an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival and was later broadcast on National Geographic.[8] Akashinga is also available to stream on YouTube.[4]
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