Q1/2025 E-NEWSLETTER

HONORING COMMUNITIES, RANGERS, AND EVERY VOICE FOR NATURE

Because Nature Thrives When We Stand Together

To those who always accompany and support WildAct on every journey,

Join WildAct as we reflect on a season of quiet unyielding dedication and collective impacts. From the resilient footsteps of forest patrollers to the curious minds of young conservationists, our collective efforts have reached across forests, classrooms, and communities.

This quarter, we removed over 400 wildlife traps, empowered female conservation leaders, and inspired over hundreds of youths from Hanoi to the Red River Delta. These are not just milestones – they are proof of what’s possible when nature’s guardians stand together. These victories are made possible through relentless fieldwork and growing public awareness. But this mission needs you, as you, too, can help make a lasting difference with your support. Be part of the solution and give wildlife a chance to survive.

Join WildAct in giving wildlife a chance to survive

Species and Habitats – Honoring the quiet yet unyielding Footsteps

In Chư Yang Sin National Park, our Community Conservation Team (CCT) patrolled 230 km of forest over 134 hours. Braving harsh weather, they removed 406 snares, dismantled 6 illegal camps, and confiscated 1 firearm. WildAct also supported the successful rewilding of 55 wildlife, including critically endangered Sunda pangolins.

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Join the CCT to remove wildlife snares

To celebrate frontline forest heroes, WildAct and Chư Yang Sin National Park successfully launched the second season of the Guardians of Chư Yang Sin Awards. This year’s awards recognized not only rangers but also local community members and educators for their outstanding dedication in forest conservation and awareness-raising, receiving nearly 60 applications and nominations. After a thorough evaluation and selection process, 10 awards with the total value of 100 million VND were presented to outstanding individuals and teams for their exceptional contributions.

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Capacity and Governance – Women Leading Change

Supported by WildAct, a team of young female conservationists leading the research of the Southern Yellow-Cheeked Gibbon (Nomascus gabriellae) at the Chư Yang Sin National Park has made great progress with awareness campaigns to locals in 4 buffer zones.

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WildAct also coordinated training workshops to strengthen the capacity of 20 forest rangers and update wildlife survey technique such as Distance Sampling.

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School and Community – Inspiring the next Generation

The “Migratory Birds and Wetlands” art competition attracted over 60 artworks from students in Nam Định, Ninh Bình and Thái Bình, with 6 most outstanding submissions received our prizes.

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Join WildAct in fostering the love for nature

At Ninh Binh, nearly 100 locals pledged to say No to bird hunting and consumption after joining our community days. From school competitions to community festivals, these events truly foster the love for nature, aligning with WildAct’s vision in nurturing a generation that grows up loving and protecting the wild.

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Partnership and Development – Together for a Sustainable Future

In Q1, WildAct raised over 108 million VND (~$4300), with each contribution a heartbeat in the forest’s survival. We also teamed up with UNIS Hanoi to give students a hands-on conservation experience – “a day in the life of a conservationist”, hosted by Dr. Trang Nguyen.

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Let’s conserve wildlife with WildAct

WildAct’s efforts to fight illegal bird trapping were spotlighted at the “Tackling Mist-nets as a Threat to Wild Birds in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway” webinar. Furthermore, our mid-term review with Conservation Vietnam reaffirmed the importance of wildlife conservation efforts.

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