Stand with Somaliland's Wildlife Rangers

Across the vast, dry landscapes of Somaliland, a remarkable group of local people have stepped forward to protect the wildlife that shares their home.

They are not professional rangers. They are volunteers.

Sixteen men and women who care deeply about their natural heritage and have committed their time to protecting it.

With training from the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), they have become the eyes and ears of the Geed Deeble Conservancy, helping to protect wildlife across 526 square kilometres of Somaliland's rugged landscape. By monitoring wildlife, recording threats and reporting incidents of human-wildlife conflict, they are helping to build a safer future for cheetahs, other threatened species and the communities that share their home.

But right now, these dedicated volunteers urgently need our help.

Every day, they walk for miles across rough, rocky, exposed terrain, often under intense heat. They have little protection from the elements, limited access to water and almost none of the basic equipment they need to carry out their work safely.

No sturdy boots. No proper protective clothing. No reliable field equipment.

And despite the vital role they play, they receive no payment for their time.

We cannot expect these extraordinary people to continue protecting wildlife without giving them the support they desperately need.

Protecting wildlife starts with protecting the people who care for it.

For wild cheetahs, one of the greatest challenges to their survival is sharing a landscape with people and livestock.

When predators attack livestock, families can lose animals they depend on for their livelihoods. Fear, frustration and financial hardship can lead to retaliatory killings, placing already vulnerable wildlife at even greater risk.

This is where local wildlife rangers can make a real difference.

They know the land. They understand their communities. And they are often among the first to hear when wildlife is in danger or conflict arises.

By recording wildlife sightings, monitoring predator activity and reporting incidents of human-wildlife conflict, these volunteers are helping CCF build a clearer picture of the threats facing wildlife across Geed Deeble.

Their observations can help conservation teams identify emerging problems, support local communities and develop solutions that protect both wildlife and people's livelihoods.

But without support, this vital work will come to an end.

They've already given their time. Will you help give them the tools?

Earlier this year, CCF brought local volunteers together for specialist training in wildlife monitoring, species identification, record keeping and human-wildlife conflict.

They returned to their communities with new knowledge, practical skills and a determination to make a difference.

Now, we need to ensure that training doesn't go to waste.

Will you help us equip these brave volunteers?

Our goal is to raise £8,000 to provide essential support for these 16 wildlife rangers and help sustain their conservation work for an entire year.

The volunteers have already shown their commitment. They've completed their training, given their time and taken responsibility for protecting the wildlife around them. Now it's our turn to stand alongside them.

Please, will you make a donation today?

Thank you for helping protect cheetahs, other threatened wildlife and the communities that share their home.

With warmest wishes,

Cheetah Conservation Fund UK