Women Fence Guardians.

At Sango, conservation is not only about protecting wildlife—it’s also about supporting the people who live alongside it. Through a partnership with the African Wildlife Conservation Fund (AWCF), Savé Valley Conservancy (SVC), and surrounding communities, Sango has helped establish and support a women’s fence guardian team, creating both environmental and social impact.

This initiative employs 16 women from surrounding communities to monitor and maintain Sango’s western perimeter fence – a key barrier to prevent human-wildlife conflict (HWC). By integrating women into this role, the program not only enhances conservation efforts but also empowers women by providing them with employment opportunities and a platform to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

The Savé Valley Conservancy shares its borders with villages where people rely on subsistence farming and cattle rearing. For these communities, the boundary fence is essential. It helps reduce livestock predation, crop damage, and poaching, while also preventing domestic animals from wandering into the conservancy where they risk encountering predators or spreading disease.