The Women in Conservation Technology Programme (WiCT) is supporting early career women conservation technologists around the world. Launched in Kenya in 2022, WILDLABS, Fauna & Flora International (FFI), and Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC) launched this programme with a goal of fostering, empowering and developing women conservation technologists and leaders in order to advance and strengthen conservation impact. With this programme, we are supporting women, who are recognized as key conservation stewards, to grow their skills, knowledge, and networks to then apply them in their own work and eventually mentor others in both their host institutions and in future cohorts to come.
The first cohort of this Programme was selected out of a field of 200 applicants. Our 15 emerging female Kenyan conservationists are now going through a 6-month training, aimed to equip them with foundational knowledge in conservation technology and to advance their potential for impactful conservation careers.
Our fantastic inaugural cohort and trainers from WILDLABS, FFI and OPC {Photo credits: Francis from Shades of Acacia Thorn Safaris}
Get to know our first cohort:
- Ann Wambui from Mugie Conservancy
- Christine Mwaniki Mwende from African Wildlife Foundation
- Consolata Gathoni Gitau from University of Nairobi
- Cynthia Waithera Gichimu from Friends of Kinangop Plateau
- Eunice Wanjiku Kamau from Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
- Janet Kavutha Simon from Giraffe Conservation Foundation
- Mary Waithira Ngugi from Mpala Research Center
- Naomi Kung'u from Action For Cheetahs in Kenya
- Zipporah Nyokabi Mureithi from Egerton University
- Phyllis Sherril Masudi from International Livestock Research Institute
- Rita Orahle from Loisaba Conservancy
- Rose Hakofa Abae from Wildlife Research Training Institute, Coastal and Marine Research Ecosystem Center
- Susan Lentaam from Loisaba Conservancy
- Susana Wachia Kihia from Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute:Oceanography and Hydrography department
- Wismer Cherono from Mpala Research Center
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Are you an emerging Tanzanian conservationist looking to leverage new technologies in your conservation practice and become part of an empowering network of female conservation leaders? Apply now for our Women in...
25 March 2024
As we launch the search for our third Women in Conservation Technology cohort, let’s take a moment to reflect on the highlights of our 2023 journey and shine a spotlight on the incredible women of our inaugural...
22 March 2024
Do you know anyone interested in this position? Let them know by sharing widely.
27 February 2024
My deepest passion in conservation is in seeing communities at the centre of projects that serve their livelihood interests and needs. My journey as I pursue my MSc in Conservation Biology at the University of Kent is...
22 January 2024
The Reticulated giraffe ( Giraffa reticulata ), recognized as a distinct giraffe species in recent studies, has encountered significant declines in population over the past few decades. Although recent data suggests a...
2 January 2024
Disseminating research data is essential for building a collaborative and informed approach to community conservation, ensuring that interventions are locally initiated, well-directed, sustainable, and inclusive.
1 January 2024
Wildlife crimes continue to impede law enforcement efforts in many African countries despite efforts by governments and stakeholders. The Tsavo ecosystem, located in Kenya experiences its fair share of these activities...
31 December 2023
As I sit down and reflect on my journey, I cannot help but express my hearty gratitude to the organizers of WICT Programme 2022.
31 December 2023
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22 December 2023
Outstanding chance for a motivated and ambitious individual to enhance their current project support skills by engaging with a diverse array of exciting projects in the field of biodiversity science.
11 December 2023
Pomp!! Color! glamour and jubilation filled the first ever wildlife scientific conference dubbed “Use of Wildlife Science for enhanced Biodiversity Conservation and improved Livelihoods” that took place at the Lake...
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December 2023
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I actually will be in Panama for an internship during June-July in the Azuero peninsula!! What organization are you both involved in? |
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Conservation Tech Training and Education, Early Career, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT) | 6 days 19 hours ago | |
Super, I'll be in touch soon! |
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Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT) | 1 month 1 week ago | |
You could look at WILDLABS' State of Conservation Tech research results! Shows ~⅓ of survey respondents are female (though this is obviously just a subset of the total people/... |
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Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT) | 2 months 1 week ago | |
IntroductionNairobi County, Kenya’s capital, has an initiative that reshapes the lives of animals—the Kenya Society for... |
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Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT) | 2 months 2 weeks ago | |
Hi folks! Happy 2024 and thanks in advance for your patience in case I over-used tags. If you’re using any form of natural language... |
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AI for Conservation, Citizen Science, Climate Change, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Data management and processing tools, Early Career, East Africa Community, Emerging Tech, Ending Wildlife Trafficking Online, Ethics of Conservation Tech, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Open Source Solutions, Software and Mobile Apps, Wildlife Crime, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT) | 2 months 2 weeks ago | |
Hello Rob, I am hoping to have a follow-up soon on this, thanks for the boost!Chat soonNaomi |
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Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT) | 4 months ago | |
Conservation Training Programs:Tropical Biology AssociationTraining conservation leaders and giving them the skills and support they need to be effective on the ground. TBA... |
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East Africa Community, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT) | 7 months 3 weeks ago | |
These are great materials to refer to. I just have to wrap my amateur brain around the technological words but I should be fine. Thank you Harold. |
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Conservation Dogs, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT) | 1 year 1 month ago |
Apply Now: Women in Conservation Technology Programme, Tanzania 2024
25 March 2024 11:10am
Introduction + Mentorship/Research Partnership
20 March 2024 1:41am
22 March 2024 2:28pm
I actually will be in Panama for an internship during June-July in the Azuero peninsula!! What organization are you both involved in?
Empowering women, protecting nature: Insights from WiCT 2023
22 March 2024 7:59am
A PHD POSITION AT NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
27 February 2024 9:42am
WiCT active?
16 January 2024 9:14am
26 January 2024 2:17pm
Hi Paola! It's Meredith (former Pringle lab in Gorongosa) - great to see you here! Would love to touch base about the WiCT network and programming - we ran a similar programme to this in Gorongosa two years ago and are gearing up for another women's session in Gorongosa this August. It would be great to involve you if you're interested?
16 February 2024 1:30pm
Hi Meredith! let's definitely chat. my tel is +258-84-304-8602
18 February 2024 4:22pm
Super, I'll be in touch soon!
Adeeper look into the future of sustainable human-wildlife co-existence
22 January 2024 9:36am
Women in conservation technology
17 January 2024 12:58pm
18 January 2024 3:23pm
You could look at WILDLABS' State of Conservation Tech research results! Shows ~⅓ of survey respondents are female (though this is obviously just a subset of the total people/women in conservation tech, the subset being those who filled out the survey).
@EstherGithinji runs some of the WILDLABS Women in Conservation Tech programs so she would have lots of insights into this!
Data-Driven Insights into Canine Welfare and ConservationEfforts in Nairobi County
8 January 2024 8:15pm
Presentation opportunity: Text analysis for conservation (NACCB 2024)
8 January 2024 4:05pm
Spotlight on the Towering Marvels: Exploring the population dynamics of Reticulated Giraffes in Mugie Conservancy.
2 January 2024 1:48pm
Data dissemination to boost community-based conservation.
1 January 2024 9:07am
Understanding wildlife crimes in the Tsavo ecosystem...
31 December 2023 8:22pm
WICT2022: Bridging Gaps, Shaping Women in Global Conservation.
31 December 2023 2:03pm
Foraging behavior of the Vulnerable Somali Ostrich in Northern Kenya
22 December 2023 9:05am
22 December 2023 11:17am
Project support officer - Conservation Tech
11 December 2023 10:24pm
Data Viz Inspo for the Holidays
11 December 2023 8:42pm
My Experience and Takeaways at the 1st WildlifeScientific Conference
1 December 2023 4:42pm
Taking on the conservation Strides
1 December 2023 4:18pm
Conservation of Kikuyu Escarpment Forest
1 December 2023 12:38pm
Impacts of Rhino Fence on other Wildlife Species
1 December 2023 9:25am
PhD Position- Nottingham Trent University UK
1 December 2023 7:13am
Into the Underwater Savanna: BRUV Surveys In Seagrass Beds
30 November 2023 6:12pm
Conservation of endangered birds in Kenya
30 November 2023 12:57pm
21 December 2023 4:48am
21 December 2023 9:32am
Paving the Way for Women: LoRaWAN Technology in Akagera National Park with Clementine Uwamahoro
29 November 2023 5:22pm
Feeding the Curiosity: A Closer Lookat Acacia xanthophloea's Shifting Defenses
28 November 2023 2:26pm
2 December 2023 9:16am
Enhancing Animal Welfare Through Data-Driven Insights
7 September 2023 7:32pm
8 September 2023 4:30pm
Sound really interesting and valuable Naomi. Looking forward to hearing more as the project continues.
Cheers,
Rob
23 November 2023 1:36pm
Hello Rob, I am hoping to have a follow-up soon on this, thanks for the boost!
Chat soon
Naomi
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23 November 2023 1:25pm
AWMS Conference 2023
Eliminatha, WiCT 2023 Tanzania
21 November 2023 1:09pm
Passionate wildlife researcher and tech user, making strides in Grumeti, the heart of western Serengeti,Tanzania, using Camera Traps to gain priceless insights into the lives of this unique fauna and contributing greatly to understanding and preserving the Serengeti's ecosystems.
Making Progress: The Women in Conservation Technology Programme, Kenya
14 November 2023 6:53pm
20 March 2024 2:14pm
Me and @Hubertszcz are working on biodiversity monitoring for habitat restoration on the Azuero penninsula in August. I don't have any like paid research opportunities i know of myself, but if you find yourself in panama, im sure they can use help!