RIDE WITH PURPOSE

WE’RE RAISING MONEY FOR A CAUSE THAT MATTERS!

The Black Mamba

ALL FEMALE ANTI POACHING UNIT IN SOUTH AFRICA

We raised €876.72 as part of Petrolettes RÄLLLY 2025.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported — your contributions will directly help the incredible work of the Black Mambas.
We’re proud to stand together for a cause that truly matters.

Why Support the Black Mambas?

We're raising funds for the first all-female anti-poaching unit protecting rhinos, elephants & pangolins without guns in South Africa.

Your donation helps:
• Keep patrols running & snares out of the wild
• Fund wildlife rescues & vet care
• Support education in 11 local schools
• Empower womxn as conservation leaders
• Protect wildlife & uplift communities

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Through our initiative RIDE WITH PURPOSE, we’re raising funds to support womxn and girls facing discrimination, violence, and inequality.

Your donation helps provide access to education, healthcare, and legal aid—and gives womxn the power to achieve their goals and shape their own futures.

Together, we ride for a purpose. Thank you for your support.

Empowering Womxn. Protecting Wildlife. Transforming Communities.

What does it mean to be a ranger?
Rangers are the frontline heroes of conservation — the eyes and ears of the wild, the voice of the animals. They protect nature, prevent poaching, and connect with local communities to ensure peaceful coexistence with wildlife.

But only 11% of rangers are women.

The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit is changing that — empowering local women to protect their natural heritage, challenge gender norms, and lead the way in wildlife conservation.

The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit does more than protect wildlife — it strengthens the bond between nature reserves and local communities by empowering women.

In many rural African communities, women are the heart of the household — caregivers, educators, and changemakers. By training and employing local women as rangers, the Black Mambas create real impact: financial security for families, improved education for children, and a shift in societal values toward conservation.

Women bring unique strengths to the ranger force — sharp observation skills, natural communication, and conflict-resolution through dialogue. Their presence makes conservation work more effective, inclusive, and community-driven.

But the path isn’t easy. Most ranger units are still male-dominated. That’s why the Black Mambas created Africa’s first all-female anti-poaching unit — offering safe, supportive, purpose-driven careers for women and opening doors for the next generation of female rangers.

This is more than a job. It’s a movement.
One that protects wildlife, empowers women, and transforms futures.

Empowering Womxn. Protecting Wildlife. Transforming Communities.

But only 11% of rangers are women.

The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit is changing that — empowering local women to protect their natural heritage, challenge gender norms, and lead the way in wildlife conservation.

The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit does more than protect wildlife — it strengthens the bond between nature reserves and local communities by empowering women.

This is more than a job. It’s a movement.
One that protects wildlife, empowers women, and transforms futures.

The Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit is a pioneering all-female ranger team protecting South Africa’s wildlife in the Greater Kruger area. Patrolling rhino-rich zones and surrounding buffer areas, they deter poachers through visibility, early detection, and strategic collaboration with armed response teams. Their approach focuses on prevention, not confrontation, using data-driven tactics to disrupt poaching before it happens.

Their impact:

- - - 1471 snares removed
    - 62% drop in rhino poaching
    - 96% reduction in bushmeat poaching
    - Over 1000 families supported with food and aid

But their mission goes beyond conservation. Through the Bushbabies Environmental Education Program, they teach children about wildlife, provide school meals via veggie gardens, and improve local infrastructure. The Mambas also care for injured animals—including rhinos, elephants, and pangolins—ensuring rescue, veterinary support, and rehabilitation.

Recognized globally, the Black Mambas are breaking gender stereotypes, creating community resilience, and proving that empowered women are powerful protectors of nature.

JOIN US IN MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT

Join our non-profit organization and begin making a meaningful impact. With just a 48€ annual fee and your dedication, together, we can move mountains.