HELP SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN UGANDA THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING
A major limitation to wildlife conservation in Uganda is funding for Ugandan students to obtain higher degrees such as Master’s and PhD in conservation related fields (zoology, forestry, environmental management). Ugandan women are particularly underrepresented in wildlife conservation in Uganda. There is a great need for funding for fees tuition and research supplies.
Funds of any amount ($5, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1000) can be received via the following venmo account: @pls-love-wildlife
Promising students with Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Science are identified through an application process, and provided with scholarships for wildlife conservation related research. Dr. Rothman works with them closely to select a conservation related project and is also part of their committee. These students usually just completed their degrees and are seeking higher education but have no source of financial support. They are interested in careers in wildlife and have work-related experience demonstrating that interest.
A typical MSc degree at Makerere University costs just $3,500 USD in tuition and fees per student. The project expenses vary but are typically $2,000 - $5,000 USD per student.
Meet the students, and learn more about their research below, and consider contributing to this initiative. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT goes towards funding the students. As a university professor, my only interest is to support these students and their research.
Thank you!!
If you would like a tax deduction for your donation ($500 or more) or would like to donate, but do not have venmo, please contact me at Dr. Jessica Rothman: jessica.rothman@hunter.cuny.edu; funds can be posted to Hunter College’s Research Foundation.
Esther Nandutu
Start Date: September 2021
Esther’s research focuses on the diet and nutrition of the rare Rothschild giraffes in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda. These giraffes were translocated from another protected area in 2018 and the population is thriving. This research will contribute to how they meet their dietary and nutritional needs, and how they use the different trees in their habitats. Esther is also working at the Uganda Wildlife Education Center.
Sarah NASULA NAMUKASA
Start Date: September 2021
Sarah studies the nutrition of the southern white rhino in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda. She follows the rhinos day and night to understand how they meet their nutritional needs. She also collects fecal samples to investigate the microbiomes in relation to nutrient intake. Sarah is also currently working for the Biodiversity Team at the Uganda Wildlife Authority.