This October, we are thrilled to announce that long-term EWCP staff member Mustafa Dule is the recipient of a WildCRU Inclusivity Accelerator Award.
The accelerator fund was set up to provide vital support - from training and activities to equipment - to contribute to the career development of promising conservationists. It also has a particular focus on recognising and safeguarding local expertise in conservation practice.
Mustafa is the EWCP Community Leader for Bale Mountains and part of the senior staff, serving as Deputy Coordinator when cover is needed. He has dedicated his whole adult life to the conservation of Ethiopian wolves and has become a skilled practitioner with extensive knowledge.
‘Musti’ is an innate peoples person, great at communicating with local government officers and kebele chairpeople (community leaders). His work is invaluable to the development and maintenance of a community conservation approach, and he is very highly respected by all.
This award is a recognition of his dedication to the conservation of Ethiopia’s endemic wildlife, and of his importance to EWCP.
"We are delighted to be able to support these outstanding individuals and look forward to seeing their conservation impact progress.” – WildCRU Inclusivity Accelerator Fund