Chance Conservationists is a series highlighting AWF staff who have embraced people-centered conservation in their professions despite coming from diverse academic fields.
Kidepo is a beautiful and biodiverse region located in the extreme northeast of Uganda, nestled between the borders of South Sudan and Kenya. Despite its many attractions, this hidden gem remains relatively unknown and unexplored due to its remote location far from Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Unfortunately, literacy rates in Karamoja are quite low, with only 30% of those over the age of ten able to read and write, which has hindered the region's social and economic development.
In honor of World Ranger Day 2023, AWF celebrates Evaline Adei Ayepa, a community conservation ranger helping mitigate human-wildlife conflict and wildlife crime in the Kidepo landscape.
Environmental and conservation literacy is key in creating jobs while equipping citizens to engage with their governments in meaningful ways to address the surging climate crisis.