Red Rocks Conservation Center

Our conservation center takes form such as community outreach in areas around the national park of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo, and collaborative conservation of biodiversity geared at maintaining or enhancing of community livelihoods. The breeding of endangered, vulnerable or rare animal species (with a focus on genetic biodiversity we also encourage breeding of endangered, vulnerable or rare animals and work hand in with other partner institutions in the education of learners, students and the general public in conservation and conservation-related activities; The promotion of scientific research and development in the wildlife conservation field; The provision of a safe environment for the community to come and learn about the need for conservation, with a view to ultimately introducing them to conservation areas that can impact them; Contributing to anti-poaching initiatives in the Virunga massif region, as well as providing free veterinary services for the community FIELD RESEARCH AND PROJECTS CENTER The research and project program is geared towards continued work that ensures we are building a sustainable business conservation model for our communities and the environment, our work involves carrying out wildlife field studies to improve the understanding of wildlife ecology, status and conservation requirements. Field studies aim to find sustainable solution for the co-existence of our wildlife species alongside community people. Our research contributes directly to advocacy work with government, training of protected area communities in the identification and handling of threats to these species and outreach work with communities surrounding protected areas. We are highly committed to developing practical solutions that mitigate wildlife-human conflict, environmental damage, climate change, and biodiversity loss, and that address sustainable livelihoods, land use, and rural poverty issues. These issues are intertwined and must be addressed simultaneously to achieve lasting and meaningful conservation. SUMMER INSTITUTE Red Rocks conservation center summer Institute offers short-term opportunities to work on conservation and research projects with regional and local conservators through providing an opportunity for your direct exposure to diverse wildlife plus engaging students in the preservation and conservation of nature by combining the study and discussion of principles and best practices for sustainable conservation with hands-on experience. We encourage our summer interns to take on the role of working with the local leadership or government authorities and through active participation together we effectively develop solutions to these foreseen community conservation challenges WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION Our wildlife protection and conservation work comprises projects that are committed to the protection of the volcanoes endangered wildlife through conservation research and community engagement. We collaborate with communities to address a multitude of environmental, social, economic, land use, and livelihood issues that impact people and wildlife. We engage with people at the grassroots level, working systematically to build capacity, f