Strategic Pillar 03
Equal
Guardians.
Setting a global standard for gender equity in the most challenging field environments.
The Frontline of Change
Supporting the Protectors.
Female rangers play a vital role in our anti-poaching and community outreach programs, yet they face unique challenges that traditional conservation infrastructure often overlooks.
We are dedicated to setting a new standard for women in conservation: secure, gender-specific accommodation, comprehensive maternity support during and after pregnancy, and a safe return to active duty.
Dignity
The Standard
A workplace where a woman can build a whole career in conservation.
Safe Return
Maternity
Support through pregnancy and a guaranteed path back to active duty.
The Standard We Aim For
Built for Women in the Field.
Three commitments turn a posting into a career: a safe place to live, care through motherhood, and a route into leadership.
Secure Housing
Dedicated, dignity-focused accommodation at field camps, designed together with the rangers who will live there.
Maternity Care
Comprehensive support during and after pregnancy, with flexible re-entry policies and a safe return to duty.
Career Pathways
Training and leadership routes so women can advance into field command and operations roles.
Field Voices
A Career, Not a Posting.
“True protection of the Mara begins with the dignity and empowerment of those who walk the frontlines.”
Doris Nabaala
Founder & Executive Director
01
Recruitment
A dedicated intake of women rangers, trained in modern monitoring protocols.
02
Retention
Housing, healthcare and family support so that careers last.
From First Intake to Leadership.
Our support for women rangers is planned in three phases, each building on the last.
Foundations
Phase 1
- First intake of women rangers and field training.
- Housing needs assessed with the rangers themselves.
- Maternity and re-entry policy drafted.
Infrastructure
Phase 2
- Secure accommodation at the first field camp.
- Maternity support in place.
- Re-entry protocol in operation.
Leadership
Phase 3
- Women in field command roles.
- Model shared with partner conservancies.
- Standard adopted across the Mara.
Join the Mission
Be Part of the Story.
Whether you are an individual supporter, institutional donor, or corporate partner, your support can help strengthen rhino protection, empower local communities, and safeguard the Mara for generations to come.
People • Wildlife • Thriving Together
“A wilder, brighter tomorrow for the Mara.”