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Jamma is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF) Group.
Jamma Joins the ICCF Group
Joseph Goergen recently attended the 9th Powering African Summit in Washington DC. Read on to discover his insights and reflections on the conference and it’s pivotal discussions.
Joe at the 9th Powering Africa Summit
The Beneath the Baobab Podcast and host, Gordon Buchanan, return to explore the issue of human wildlife conflict in this second season of the conservation and communities podcast, this time travelling around southern Africa to meet the communities living alongside wildlife.
Episode One Of The Podcast Is Now Out!
We’ve returned from our filming adventure, completing part 2 of Beneath the Baobab podcast and concluding the filming for season 2. Our journey has brought back stories of resilience, challenges, and triumphs which we are excited to share with you!
We’re back from filming season 2
We are excited to announce that Agneta, director of Mental Wellbeing at Jamma has published her first book, ‘Brain Smart’!
‘Brain Smart’ Book Now Out!
Joe Goergen and Lesle Jansen from the Jamma Team passionately discuss the sustainable use of wildlife as an Indigenous Peoples’ Rights issue in an article published by Cultural Survival.
Cultural Survival Publication
‘Tis the season for our Christmas newsletter! Unwrap updates on our partners projects and highlights from the past 6 months.
Jamma’s Christmas Newsletter
The Beneath the Baobab Podcast makes a comeback. The team are gearing up to film in remote areas of Southern Africa, delving into the complexities of human-wildlife conflict.
Beneath the Baobab Podcast Returns
Jamma International is recruiting for an exciting new role of a legal assistant intern based in Cape Town. If you possess a profound passion for conservation, indigenous rights, and legal research, we invite you to join our dedicated team. By taking on this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our ongoing projects and contributing to our impactful initiatives.
Jamma Legal Assistant Internship: Closed for Application
We are delighted to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing project with the Khomani San community. The school has has successfully obtained a long-awaited certification, officially recognising it as a government-approved independent school!
Khomani San School Receives Certification
Lesle Jansen spoke at the 16th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) in Geneva, advocating for the indigenous people’s fundamental rights to practice their traditional occupations and pursue sustainable use of their resources.
Lesle represents Jamma at the United Nations of Geneva
It’s World Female Ranger Week! This global initiative celebrates the incredible work of female rangers in protecting wildlife and empowering communities. Let’s champion gender equality in conservation and support the vital role of women in safeguarding our natural environment.
World Female Ranger Week
These little bundles of fur have effortlessly stolen the hearts and attention of our employees, spreading joy throughout the workplace!
Jamma’s New Office Residents
This years theme is anxiety. Anxiety is a common mental health challenge affecting countless individuals. It can manifest in various ways, from persistent worry and excessive fear to physical symptoms like racing heart and shortness of breath. At Jamma we believe it is essential to recognise that anxiety is not a weakness or something that can be easily brushed off. By raising awareness about anxiety, we can help reduce stigma and create a supportive environment where those affected feel comfortable seeking help and support.
Jamma is pleased to introduce Lesle, Alison and Theo as our newest team members!
Jamma International is recruiting for an exciting new role of Communications Intern.
This role will undertake the development of Jamma International’s communications and social media strategy.
Jamma is currently looking for an office-based intern to support our existing projects through their technical and research skills.
Jamma International is proud to work with the Zambian Rainbow Development Foundation (ZRDF) on exciting sustainable agriculture projects around Mkushi, Zambia. During the Central Province Agricultural and Commercial Show in Mkushi, Zambia, ZRDF won first place in the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) category.
Jamma International fully supports this project in collaboration with the University of Oxford, Cornell University, and WWF Germany. The focus of this project is primarily on conservation areas in sub-Saharan Africa. The project is meant to crucially enable the inclusion of rural Africans, to better inform conservation and development policies in sub-Saharan Africa and internationally.
Nature is so central to our psychological and emotional health, that it’s almost impossible to realise good mental health for all without a greater connection to the natural world. Here at Jamma, we clearly see the link between the wellbeing of people and the wellbeing of our planet
Jamma fully agrees with Greenpeace’s mission to promote change that will create a healthier planet for future generations. Last month, we started supporting Greenpeace’s ‘Protect the Oceans’ campaign, which is dedicated to addressing the significant threats facing our oceans, including climate change, overfishing, plastic pollution, and mining.
The London Interdisciplinary School continues to be more relevant than ever, with it’s agile and resilient structure helping to adapt to Covid-19.
Jamma International presents the video of Dr. Moreangels Mbizah’s conservation journey created as part of Resource Africa’s ‘Let Africans Decide’ series.
