Strategic Pillar 03 • Female Ranger Support
Equal
Guardians.
Setting a new standard for women in conservation: safe accommodation at field camps, support through motherhood, and a clear route into leadership.
The Frontline of Change
Supporting the
Protectors.
Female rangers play a vital role in our anti-poaching and community outreach programmes, yet they face unique challenges that traditional conservation infrastructure often overlooks.
We are dedicated to setting a new standard for women in conservation: secure accommodation, support through motherhood, and a safe return to active duty.
01
The Standard
A workplace where a woman can build a whole career in conservation.
02
Maternity
Support through pregnancy and a clear 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.
01
Secure Housing
Dedicated, dignity-focused accommodation at field camps, designed together with the rangers who will live there.
02
Maternity Care
Comprehensive support during and after pregnancy, with flexible re-entry policies and a safe return to duty.
03
Career Pathways
Training and leadership routes so women can advance into field command and operations roles.
Safe. Supported. Leading.
Rhinos. People. Thriving Landscapes.
Field Voices
A Career, Not a Posting.
Women rangers protect the Mara and connect conservation to their communities. Their careers should be able to last as long as they choose.
“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.
The Roadmap
From First Intake to Leadership.
Our support for women rangers is planned in three phases, each building on the last.
Phase 01
Foundations
- First intake of women rangers and field training.
- Housing needs assessed with the rangers themselves.
- Maternity and re-entry policy drafted.
Phase 02
Infrastructure
- Secure accommodation at the first field camp.
- Maternity support in place.
- Re-entry protocol in operation.
Phase 03
Leadership
- 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.”