Back : Tadhg 'O Conaill (Ireland), Francis Njanje (Malawi), Dr John Mfune (Uni. Malawi), Carl Grossmann (Director ACT), Amy Deane (UK), William Chabwera (Malawi)
Front: Claire Spencer (UK), Patrick Over (Australia), Manika Naidoo (Australia), Anne Hansen (Norway)

Africa has so many problems yet scientific research and monitoring is given almost no priority for funding or staffing. Positions in academic or other institutions are very limited. As a result our highly qualified scientists (Msc, PhD) drift off into other, more lucrative fields like the IT sector after qualifying. Ideally the trust would like this element of our work to grow to such an extent that we could fully fund a number of scientists and keep them doing a vital job. 

Most other organisations in a similar field do not support individual scientists or purchase capital equipment for any project. We do both. Look at our Funding Distribution and Expedition Store

Lastly on to you, the people who will make the difference. What do you get out of it? You get to do your work in places that are often closed to the normal member of the public or tourist. You get to do things that the normal tourist is not allowed to do. You possibly gain skills and training you would otherwise never obtain. You have the knowledge that you and your funding has made a difference. It may seem small and insignificant on the surface but combined with many projects over the years it becomes one of the building blocks in a very necessary wall of knowledge and understanding that we need so desperately.

The African Conservation Trust encourages you to select one of our projects that you can contribute your time and funds to and we would like to see you here in Southern Africa soon!