Women Empowering Women in Wildlife
Empowering African Women Through Drone Technology & Conservation
Join us in transforming lives and protecting Africa’s most precious wildlife. We’re training 200 women annually to become drone pilots, technicians, and conservation leaders.
Our Impact: By the Numbers
In drone piloting, manufacturing & maintenance
Graduates securing conservation roles
Scaling across Africa’s conservation sector
Enhanced with drone monitoring technology
The Challenge: A Dual Crisis
Africa faces two interconnected crises that threaten both its people and its wildlife:
Wildlife Under Threat
Rising poaching incidents and illegal wildlife trade cost Africa over $1.3 billion annually. Game reserves lack the technical capacity to monitor vast landscapes effectively.
Women Left Behind
In South Africa, over one-third of women aged 15-34 are unemployed. Female representation in aviation, drone technology, and conservation sciences remains critically low.
WEW in Wildlife bridges both gaps—empowering women while protecting Africa’s irreplaceable biodiversity.
Our Solution: Empowerment Through Technology
WEW in Wildlife combines cutting-edge drone technology with intensive skills training to create a pipeline of female-led conservationists who secure livelihoods while protecting Africa’s wildlife.
Empowerment Through Skills
Train 200 unemployed women annually in BVLOS drone operations, remote maintenance, and aviation disciplines.
Employment Generation
Deploy graduates to conservation sites with salaried roles and pathways to entrepreneurship.
Wildlife Protection
Enhance monitoring in game reserves and national parks to combat poaching and track endangered species.
Continental Expansion
Scale the model across Africa, training 1,000+ women over five years.
STEM Education Through Drone Technology
The Prowings Africa Model
Science
Aerodynamics, meteorology, and environmental monitoring to protect biodiversity and support conservation decisions.
Technology
GPS, sensors, cameras, telemetry, and AI-based data analysis for real-time monitoring and surveillance.
Engineering
Design, assembly, and maintenance of drones—from fixed-wing UAVs to specialized conservation quadcopters.
Mathematics
Flight path calculations, battery endurance, payload limits, and intelligent mission planning.
Our 3-month intensive program combines classroom theory, hands-on simulations, and field placements in conservancies, ensuring graduates are job-ready drone experts.
Expected Outcomes & Impact
Year 1: Foundation
- 200 certified female drone pilots employed
- Enhanced monitoring in 5+ key reserves
- Reduced unemployment in target communities
- Poaching incident prevention initiated
Years 2-5: Scaling
- Scale to 1,000+ trainees across Africa
- 70% employment retention rate
- 20% improvement in species tracking accuracy
- Measurable conservation wins
Long-Term Legacy
- Empowered cadre of women driving Africa’s green economy
- Billions in wildlife tourism value protected
- Gender-inclusive STEM participation model
- Sustainable conservation-tech ecosystems
Who We Serve
WEW Wildlife recruits 200 eligible female candidates annually from underserved communities in South Africa.
Selection Criteria:
- Age: 18-35 years old
- Employment Status: Unemployed or underemployed
- Academic Background: B grade or higher in Mathematics and English from secondary school
- Language: Proficient in spoken English
- Motivation: Demonstrated commitment to technical training and conservation
Selection involves holistic evaluation including interviews and aptitude tests to identify motivated individuals ready for intensive training. This merit-based approach ensures program success while addressing systemic barriers faced by women in STEM and conservation fields.
Building Sustainable Impact
While donor and partner support is critical in initial years, WEW in Wildlife is designed for long-term sustainability through multiple revenue streams and strategic partnerships.
Service Contracts
Parks, reserves, and private clients contract our drone services for conservation, agriculture, and infrastructure monitoring.
Manufacturing Hubs
Drone manufacturing and maintenance hubs staffed by graduates generate revenue and employment.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborations with universities, aviation authorities, and conservation agencies strengthen the ecosystem.
Join Us in This Transformative Journey
Women Empowering Women in Wildlife
More than a training program—we’re a catalyst for change, intertwining women’s empowerment with wildlife preservation to secure Africa’s future. Your contribution will empower 200 women in Year 1 alone, protect vital ecosystems, and yield enduring social and economic returns.
Together, we can empower. Together, we can conserve. Together, we can protect the future.
Get in Touch
Have questions about our programs, partnerships, or how to support WEW in Wildlife? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to our team today.
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Women Empowering Women in Wildlife (WEW in Wildlife) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African women through drone technology and conservation education.