Today the college met with 6 past students representing 5 conservation areas. Two of these students are currently as Mushandike College furthering their studies. Three of the other four have been promoted since training at SAWC. The other students have not been promoted, but have added responsibilities.
One of the former students, is a Black Rhino monitor, and she feels passionate spending her day and nights protecting these extremely rare species. Sadly with the political turmoil in the country the Rhino population has dropped from 60 to a mere 5 in that area. It is infectious to hear Sibomiso talk about her passion for Rhino's and conservation, even in difficult circumstances.
Theresa Sowry visited Mushandike College at the beginning of the year and on return to the college eon the outreach remarkable are noticed under the new management.
Changes include a substantial vegetable garden that feeds the students as fresh vegatables are not widely available across Zimbabwe. This vegetable garden will also overtime a sustainable income stream for the college.
The Mushandike College and people like Sibomiso gives hope for the future of conservation in Zimbabwe.
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