Support Zambezi Fishermen
Dive In and Help These Fishermen Protect Their Heritage
It used to be that the mighty Zambezi River was a limitless source of fish. Local people have fished the banks of the Zambezi (pictured left) for thousands of years, catching tigerfish, kilifish and the great Vundu catfish.
Today, the rich fishing heritage of this region is threatened. Rapid human settlement, incompatible agricultural practices, water pollution, poaching, unsustainable fishing, deforestation, invasive vegetation and the introduction of non-native fish, have all taken a toll on the Zambezi’s ecological health.
With support from The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is working with fishermen in the Zambezi Basin to ensure the river is healthy and the fish are here to stay.
With your help, AWF can conduct additional fish surveys in the Zambezi River and use this data to improve fisheries management. AWF needs additional resources to work with local fishing associations about sustainable fishing practices.
Please help us ensure the future is bright for both the fish and the communities along the Zambezi River system.
