Conservation Stars
Chipembele’s gallery of Conservation Stars
Be inspired by this gallery of Zambian citizens who were once active students in the Chipembele programme. All of these Conservation Stars are now employed in the field of conservation and are making a positive difference to our natural world.
Aaron Mwale
JOB TITLE: In-house photographer
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Bush Camp Company
LOCATION OF WORK: South Luangwa National Park
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2015 – 2017
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: Everyone in the world should realize that we are nature dependent. The more we interfere with it the more we destroy our own future.
Abel Zulu
JOB TITLE: Community Scout
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Nsefu Community Resource Board
LOCATION OF WORK: Nsefu Chiefdom
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2007 – 2010
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: I want to see everyone conserving our natural resources
Andrew Banda
JOB TITLE: Director and Safari Guide
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Zambezi Grande
LOCATION OF WORK: Lower Zambezi
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2006 – 2007
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: The life of animals to be protected equally as humans, as all need it.
Benny Mwila
JOB TITLE: Field Researcher
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Zambian Carnivore Programme
LOCATION OF WORK: South Luangwa National Park and GMAs
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2009 – 2011
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: That everyone understands the importance of conserving nature
Besnart Manda
JOB TITLE: Communications Specialist
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Conservation South Luangwa
LOCATION OF WORK: Mfuwe
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2008 – 2011
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: To see humans and animals co-exist so that the conflict that is there now between humans and animals can be reduced
Cephas Malipita
JOB TITLE: Safari guide
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Self employed
LOCATION OF WORK: South Luangwa National Park
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2000 – 2004
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: That everyone would help others in the community and understand the importance of wildlife
Chomba Chikubabe
JOB TITLE: Chiefdom Lead Assistant
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Bio Carbon Partners
LOCATION OF WORK: Mfuwe
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2010 – 2014
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: Everyone understands that conservation of flora and fauna starts and ends at grass roots level
Clement Phiri
JOB TITLE: Meteorological Assistant
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Zambia Meteorological Department
LOCATION OF WORK: Lundazi District
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2001 – 2003
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: To have a clean, green and healthy environment where there will be in reduction in pollution in the atmosphere to increase rainfall activities.
David Mweetwa
JOB TITLE: Waiter, pursuing a career in safari guiding
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Chichele Safaris (Puku Ridge Camp)
LOCATION OF WORK: South Luangwa National Park
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2006 – 2009
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: For everyone to be free to travel once again
Edward Banda
JOB TITLE: Safari Guide
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Freelance
LOCATION OF WORK: South Luangwa National Park and GMAs
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2003 – 2007
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: That our natural resources will be guarded jealously for future generations to also benefit
George Mphasi
JOB TITLE: Safari Guide
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Freelance
LOCATION OF WORK: South Luangwa National Park
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2009 – 2015
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: That poaching would stop and that people would live in harmony with wildlife
Henry Mwape
JOB TITLE: Assistant Project Manager
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Zambian Carnivore Programme
LOCATION OF WORK: South Luangwa National Park and GMAs
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2001 – 2003
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: I wish the world could be in harmony with nature, now more than ever before
Jonathan Banda
JOB TITLE: Senior Extension Assistant
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Zambia Forestry Department
LOCATION OF WORK: Chavuma District, North Western Province
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2017 – 2018
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: To see the economy and environmental protection grow simultaneously
Kabwe Chanda
JOB TITLE: Community Outreach Officer
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Zambian Carnivore Programme
LOCATION OF WORK: Mambwe District
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2006 – 2010
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: for people to co-exist with wildlife and get all the benefits they can sustainably for their daily lives.
Kings Chimungu
JOB TITLE: Field Researcher
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Zambian Carnivore Programme
LOCATION OF WORK: Liuwa Plain National Park
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2009 – 2015
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: to never let nature become a once upon a time.
Mike Nyirenda
JOB TITLE: Assistant Conservation Officer
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Bio Carbon Partners
LOCATION OF WORK: Mfuwe
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2006 – 2010
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: Everyone should know more about climate change and the importance of conserving nature.
Peter Musenge
JOB TITLE: Field Researcher
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Zambian Carnivore Programme
LOCATION OF WORK: Liuwa Plains National Park
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2009 – 2015
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: more people develop interest in conservation as there are things we have to do to make the earth a better place
Robert Mbewe
JOB TITLE: Safari Guide
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Chikunto Safaris
LOCATION OF WORK: South Luangwa National Park
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2001 – 2008
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: That wildlife’s greatest enemy, man, could appreciate how deeply our mutual survival is intertwined
Rodgers Phiri
Job Title: Forestry Supervisor
Currently employed by: Zambia Forestry and Forest Cooperations (ZAFFICO)
Location of work: Shiwa ng’andu Plantation Mpika
Year(s) in the Chipembele schools programme: 2015 – 2017
My one wish for the world: That we restore our green cities and make Zambia a carbon sink by keeping our forests intact.
Ruth Chitindi
JOB TITLE: Database Manager, Human Wildlife Conflict Department
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Conservation South Luangwa
LOCATION OF WORK: Mfuwe
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2002 – 2004
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: Everyone conserves today for a better tomorrow
Samson Moyo
JOB TITLE: Wildlife Film Maker
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Self-employed: Mosam Media
LOCATION OF WORK: Based in Mfuwe but will work anywhere
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2008 – 2015
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: I wish to see a strong bridge built to connect local people and wildlife so that wildlife may neither be looked at as a major threat designed to oppress mankind nor a quick source of income but rather our pride and natural heritage that needs to be preserved for future generations to come.
Stanley Mwanza
JOB TITLE: Community Conservation Educator
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust
LOCATION OF WORK: Mfuwe
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2008 – 2014
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: That the world will heal from the bruises inflicted on it by mankind, especially climate change
Andrew Njobvu
JOB TITLE: Safari Guide
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Wildlife Camp
LOCATION OF WORK: South Luangwa
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2005 – 2009
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: To conserve nature because animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language
Byron Kakumbi
JOB TITLE: Safari Guide
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY: Njobvu Safaris
LOCATION OF WORK: South Luangwa National Park
YEAR(S) IN THE CHIPEMBELE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: 2002 – 2003
MY ONE WISH FOR THE WORLD: That more people would understand about nature and would conserve wildlife