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Programmes - Zimbabwe

Sindisa Foundation, through David Peddie, has strong ties to Zimbabwe. The Foundation believes, especially under current circumstances, that the protection of the countries wildlife, wildlife areas and conservation system, as well as the alleviation of poverty by including rural communities in that conservation system, is critical. Zimbabwe is a key component of five TFCAs and it is essential to see beyond the present and to support efforts to ensure that Zimbabwe plays its part in the whole initiative.

Sindisa has identified core programmes which could make a substantial contribution to the survival of Zimbabwe wildlife, the re-development of rural communities based on wildlife utilisation and on the Zimbabwe contribution to the development of the TFCAs.


Rhino tracking and anti-poaching patrol Lichtenstein's Hartebeest

The Leadwood Institute
South East Zimbabwe, Greater Limpopo Trans Frontier Conservation Area

The Leadwood Institute is an initiative proposed by the Save Valley Conservancy, a 350000ha private wildlife reserve of international significance located in the south east of Zimbabwe. As a registered Non-Profit Trust, the Institute’s objectives will be to provide facilities, funds and expertise that will contribute to competent natural resource management, wildlife conservation and sustainable rural community land-use systems within the Zimbabwe portion of the Greater Limpopo Trans Frontier Conservation Area. The concept calls for the Leadwood Institute to include a research and conservation centre, an environmental and health education and vocational training centre and to provide a logistics and administrative base for a wide range of projects.

Sindisa is assisting the Save Valley Conservancy with the planning of the Institute, with the preparation and submission of institutional and private funding proposals, with the sourcing of funds and with the development of programmes. The Foundation will also offer donors one option of a secure, effective and transparent vehicle for the management and distribution of funds for the project.

A 100ha site for the construction of the Institute has been secured on a 30 year renewable lease and some basic infrastructure is in place, including a borehole water supply, main grid electricity, an airfield and access road as well as some staff housing.

The Leadwood Institute Project has the potential to significantly influence the ecological and economic viability of large portions of Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique, including the Save River Delta.