Protect Those Who Protect Our Planet
Rangers face emergencies every day – from poachers and accidents, to climate disasters like wildfires and floods. Many work without adequate equipment, training, or support, and some pay the ultimate price, leaving families behind.
Your donation can provide emergency funding, life-saving gear, training, and support for the families of Fallen Rangers.
This is an emergency, and rangers need us now!
Attack at Upemba National Park
On 5th March, heavily armed insurgents stormed the headquarters of Upemba National Park in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Seven lives were lost, and critical equipment and infrastructure were either looted or destroyed.
The victims ranged in age from 28 to 73.
Thin Green Line is working directly with Upemba’s management team to provide support to the families of the victims. We’ll also do everything we can help support their recovery so their rangers can safely return to work.
Tragic incidents like this remind us of the importance of our emergency funding. But we can’t do it alone.
Why Rangers Need Your Support
Salaries, equipment, uniforms – they’re not luxuries. They’re critical to survival. Without proper gear, rangers can’t patrol safely, respond to emergencies, or protect wildlife and communities.
Funding cuts in the past year have left many rangers struggling to carry out their essential work.
“We don’t have enough field gear and equipment to protect ourselves.”
– Ranger Alain, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Rangers risk their lives every day. Families are left behind when they pay the ultimate price. Every Fallen Ranger reminds us why your support is urgently needed.
“We were attacked by a group of armed poachers. Unfortunately, we lost three of our guys.”
– Ranger Benson, Zambia
“In two years, I’ve lost two very close colleagues”
– Ranger Balemba, DRC
What Rangers Protect
Rangers play a critical role in conservation, safeguarding nature, cultural and historical heritage, and protecting the rights and wellbeing of present and future generations. Their responsibilities are vast and varied – from wildlife protection and ecosystem restoration, to climate change mitigation, fire management, tourism oversight, and community liaison and education.
Without immediate support, rangers – and the wildlife and communities they safeguard – are at risk.
“Drought, floods, destroyed forests – these are not future threats. They’re already happening where we work.”
– Ranger Benson, Zambia
Our vision is for a thriving planet where every ranger has the resources they need to protect our natural world.
We can achieve this – together.
Support a ranger today.
We believe the practical, direct action of rangers is the most necessary and effective way to overcome the environmental challenges of our time.
Join our growing list of contributors
We believe that rangers are the key to conservation. For the future of our planet, we have a responsibility to support rangers in their vital work for the global community.
Please join us. Together we can make a real difference.
About Thin Green Line
A thriving planet depends on every ranger having the resources they need to protect our natural world. Thin Green Line facilitates this vision by providing effective training, vital equipment, and emergency support to rangers and their families, and developing strong global networks for rangers and their communities.
Join us on the Thin Green Line!
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