Popular Zimbabwean television personality Rumbidzai Takawira has joined the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) as a conservation ambassador.
IFAW director for landscape conservation program Philip Kuvawoga said the organisation is excited that Takawira accepted the role.
“We’re excited that Rumbie has agreed to become an IFAW Ambassador.
“She will lend her voice to support our pioneering Room to Roam Initiative, connecting secure landscapes for wildlife and people to thrive together in Africa.
‘’We’re looking forward to introducing Rumbie to our projects—starting right here in Zimbabwe where Rumbie’s vibrant and professional panache will be put to great use in profiling our conservation work and footprint,” he said
According to IFAW, Takawira joins a variety of individuals representing the field of sport, culture, and animal welfare who actively involve themselves in promoting IFAW’s mission to ensure animals and people thrive together.
Takawira said she was thrilled to be part of the IFAW family and that it was such an honour.
“I am privileged and thrilled to be part of the IFAW family adding my voice to the Room to Roam initiative and the work the organisation has been doing across Zimbabwe the continent and the globe.
“This appointment is the first of its kind in Africa and being the first IFAW Ambassador representing Southern Africa this opportunity will provide a platform to tell our African conservation stories against the backdrop of IFAW’s sterling work on the continent.
“It is such an honour to be joining the ranks of IFAW’s Ambassadors from across the globe and it goes to show that each of us can make an impact in our personal areas of interest towards protecting our planet. Together if we use our voices and influence, we can help make the world a better place,” she said.
Takawira becomes IFAW’s first-ever ambassador from Africa. The International Fund for Animal Welfare is a global non-profit helping animals and people thrive together, it partners with local communities, governments, non-governmental organisations, and businesses.
