Tikobane Trust consists of grassroots educators living in communities adjacent to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Tikobane is a “Nambiya”, which translates to mean “sharing”. Through kill sharing, mentorship, dialogue guidance and supportive voluntary education projects, they provide sustainable opportunities and support pragmatic solutions to improve livelihoods.

Impact and achievements:

• Educate communities about the importance of a vegan and plant-based diet, raising awareness about farmed animal cruelty

• Helped more than 4000 donkeys, treating wounds and diseases since 2018

• Educated around 10,000 people who work with donkeys and dogs, and more than 5,000 school children on the welfare of these animals

• Introduced humane harnesses that protect and help reduce wounds in donkeys and help them work effectively

Plans with additional funding:

• Conduct more animal welfare education, promoting vegan lifestyles

• Lobby and advocate for policy change in the chicken farming industry

• Conduct weekly mobile clinics in rural areas to treat sick and wounded animals