Our Journey
Founded in 1997 by President Nelson Mandela, Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, and Dr Anton Rupert, Peace Parks Foundation set out to rewild southern Africa and connect its wild spaces. What began as a bold mission to unite countries through transboundary conservation has grown into Africa’s largest nature conservation initiative, placing over 11 million hectares under protection. Over the past 27 years, Peace Parks has evolved to work hand-in-hand with communities and governments through long-term partnerships that support local leadership, build lasting capacity, and keep people at the centre of conservation.
Our People
People are at the heart of Peace Parks Foundation. Building the skills of our workforce is key to achieving meaningful transformation and successfully delivering on our employment equity strategy. For over a decade, progress and inclusion have been top priorities, because without them, we can’t meet our transformation goals or contribute to a truly non-racial and inclusive society. ...read more
Our Culture
Peace Parks Foundation is proudly African, built on a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We empower employees of all genders, races, and cultures by fostering a workplace where everyone can grow, contribute, and thrive. Our team brings together talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and countries, creating a vibrant mix of perspectives that enriches our work in transboundary conservation. To nurture this diversity, we run events and initiatives that promote an open, inclusive, and connected organisational culture.
Our Journey
Founded in 1997 by President Nelson Mandela, Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, and Dr Anton Rupert, Peace Parks Foundation set out to rewild southern Africa and connect its wild spaces. What began as a bold mission to unite countries through transboundary conservation has grown into Africa’s largest nature conservation initiative, placing over 11 million hectares under protection. Over the past 27 years, Peace Parks has evolved to work hand-in-hand with communities and governments through long-term partnerships that support local leadership, build lasting capacity, and keep people at the centre of conservation.
Our People
People are at the heart of Peace Parks Foundation. Building the skills of our workforce is key to achieving meaningful transformation and successfully delivering on our employment equity strategy. For over a decade, progress and inclusion have been top priorities, because without them, we can’t meet our transformation goals or contribute to a truly non-racial and inclusive society. ...read more
Our Culture
Peace Parks Foundation is proudly African, built on a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We empower employees of all genders, races, and cultures by fostering a workplace where everyone can grow, contribute, and thrive. Our team brings together talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and countries, creating a vibrant mix of perspectives that enriches our work in transboundary conservation. To nurture this diversity, we run events and initiatives that promote an open, inclusive, and connected organisational culture.
