WFN NextGen: The Launch

The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a fundraising and grant-giving nature conservation charity offering recognition, training and grants to support the work of proven grassroots conservation leaders across the Global South.

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A new opportunity to do something awesome for global grassroots conservation.

<p>Join the launch of WFN NextGen, bringing together an international cohort of young people to support the <a href="https://whitleyaward.org/winners-hub/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Whitley Awards Winner Network</a>: courageous conservation changemakers from across the global south.</p><p>Sit back and relax as you hear from incredible conservationists including <a href="https://whitleyaward.org/apply-for-conservation-funding/how-to-apply/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Whitley Award</a> winner Gabriela Rezende, Resson Kantai Duff and James McCulloch. </p><p>After each taking you on a whistle-stop tour of their conservation work, our amazing speakers will come together for a panel discussion, and be ready to answer your questions about working at the heart of the next generation of conservation.</p><p><strong>Register now and be the first to find out about our pioneer events programme for 2021!</strong></p><p></p><h2>Panel</h2><h3><a href="https://whitleyaward.org/winners/connecting-populations-of-black-lion-tamarins-in-the-atlantic-forest/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gabriela Rezende </a></h3><p>Project Coordinator, Black Lion Tamarin Conservation Programme, IPÊ</p><h3><a href="https://ewasolions.org/our-team/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Resson Kantai Duff</a></h3><p>Deputy Director, Ewaso Lions</p><h3><a href="https://twitter.com/My_Wild_Life" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">James McCulloch</a></h3><p>Ecologist, entomologist, wildlife blogger and Youth Council member at Reserva: The Youth Land Trust</p><h3>Lydia Johnson</h3><p>WFN NextGen Committee Chair</p><p></p><h2>About WFN NextGen</h2><p>WFN NextGen is a new fundraising programme from the <a href="https://whitleyaward.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Whitley Fund for Nature</a>. </p><p>Run by an international, interdisciplinary Committee, WFN NextGen aims to facilitate fundraising initiatives for young people, whilst igniting timely conversations about environmental issues and their solutions.</p><p></p><h2>About the Whitley Fund for Nature</h2><p>The Whitley Awards find, recognise and fund grassroots conservation leaders in countries rich in natural resources but lacking in financial resource for conservation. Winners are local environmental heroes, acting on the latest science and leading projects with passion. Through them we support work rooted in communities that creates lasting benefits for habitats, wildlife and people.</p><p></p><p><strong>From our London-based office, WFN&#x27;s objectives are to:</strong></p><p>- Champion and repeat fund the most effective winners.</p><p>- Support the replication and growth of effective conservation solutions.</p><p>- Raise awareness of the work of winners and spread the message that we can all make a difference to conservation.</p><p><strong>Psst! Whilst you&#x27;re here, make sure to get your free ticket to the</strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whitley-awards-2021-live-tickets-148945717651" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong> Whitley Awards 2021: LIVE! </strong></a><strong>on 12th May 2021! </strong></p><p><em>Header photograph credit: Katie Garrett</em></p>

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