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A jury representing five FSS partner organisations selected the three KfW Stiftung Fellows who will receive funding to bring their projects to life. This year’s grants go to Zambia, Guyana and Madagascar!

 

πŸ‘ One of the 2025 grant winners is Jacob Mphasi πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡² from Zambia. His project focuses on enhancing fence management in North Luangwa National Park to protect the critically endangered black rhino by:

βœ… Improving the monitoring of existing fences to detect and repair damage efficiently

βœ… Piloting innovative fencing solutions that allow natural wildlife movement

βœ… Strengthening overall protection for black rhino populations

This project demonstrates how smart, adaptive infrastructure can support both species recovery and broader ecosystem integrity β€” helping conservation efforts thrive in complex landscapes.

πŸŽ₯ Watch Jacob present his project and learn how innovation and commitment are helping protect one of Africa’s most iconic species.

 

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A jury representing five FSS partner organisations selected the three KfW Stiftung Fellows who will receive funding to bring their projects to life. This year’s grants go to Zambia, Guyana and Madagascar!

 

One of the 2025 grant winners is Christelle Razafindrakoto πŸ‡²πŸ‡¬ from Madagascar. Her project supports the conservation of sharks and rays in Antongil Bay by:

βœ… Conducting scientific monitoring of local shark and ray populations

βœ… Collaborating with local communities to raise awareness of conservation and sustainable fishing

βœ… Contributing to the development of an updated fisheries management plan.

Her project combines research and community engagement to protect marine biodiversity while promoting long-term, sustainable practices β€” a powerful example of conservation in action.

πŸŽ₯ Watch Christelle present her project and share her passion for protecting Madagascar’s unique marine life

 

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A jury representing five FSS partner organisations selected the three KfW Stiftung Fellows who will receive funding to bring their projects to life. This year’s grants go to Zambia, Guyana and Madagascar!

 

πŸ‘ One of the grant winners in 2025 is Alex Stewart πŸ‡¬πŸ‡Ύ from FZS Guyana. His project aims to protect the giant river otter in the Kanuku Mountains Protected Area by:

βœ… Establishing aquaculture farms in three local communities

βœ… Monitoring fishing activity and otter populations

βœ… Developing science-based recommendations for sustainable fishing.

His approach strengthens both biodiversity conservation and local livelihoods β€” a key example of how managing human-wildlife interactions leads to long-term impact.

πŸŽ₯ Watch Alex present his project and hear what drives his conservation work. More Fellows and project videos coming soon!

 

 

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