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Field Team (91)

We are the team that is working to protect mountain gorillas and Virunga National Park. We come from a broad spectrum of places, but we all have one thing in common: We want to protect the flora and fauna of Virunga for generations to come.

1. Cai Tjeenk WillinkTourism Officer
   • Age: 29
   • Town: Rumangabo

   I work as the Business Development Officer for Virunga National Park, which means that i am responsible for the commercial initiatives that the park d...

2. Bavukahe BizimanaRanger
   • Age: 45
   • Town: Rumangabo

   I was born on 31 January 1964 in Rumangabo, home to Virunga National Park headquarters. I guess I was destined to become a Ranger. I am married to Seb...

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4. Baabo NdarimazeOrphan Gorilla Carer
   • Age: 52
   • Town: Goma

   I am based at Rumangabo, but I am currently seconded to Goma for the caring of orphan gorillas.

5. Masika MbelaNurse, Mutsora
   • Age: 39
   • Town: Beni

   I am the nurse for the Rangers at Mutsora Station in the north of Virunga National Park.

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7. Kassereka KitambalaRanger
   • Age: 21
   • Town: Kiyonda

   I am a Ranger at the Mutsora Station in the Northern Sector of the park.

8. Swen BuschProfessional police dog trainer
   • Age:
   • Town: Rumangabo

   I’m a German police officer, and former SEC and now a professional police dog trainer. I have been volunteering my time to assist Marlene Zähner i...

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10. Jean-Paul LukusaLaboratory Manager
    • Age: 39
    • Town: Goma

    I am the regional laboratory manager for the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project.

11. Karori GahayaRanger
    • Age: 61
    • Town: Kanombe

    In 1988 I was taken on as a track cutter in the Mikeno sector on the Bush Project which began the habituation of the gorillas.

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13. Barnabes SebagenziRanger
    • Age: 55
    • Town: Kanombe

    I began working in the park on December 19, 1988, at Bukima. The first thing we had to do was track and make contact with the gorilla families.

14. Ntuyenabo BishimweRanger
    • Age: 33
    • Town: Rubare

    I was born near Virunga and have 6 children 2 girls and 4 boys. I have been a Ranger since 1996.

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16. Sekibibi BarekeRanger
    • Age: 31
    • Town: Kibati

    I have been a ranger since 2003 and am based at Rumangabo. I am married to Furaha and we have two daughters.

17. Baributsa HakizimanaRanger
    • Age: 49
    • Town: Kitamotekwa

    I have been a Ranger for 25 years and am currently based at Rumangabo Station. I am married to Nyirahabimana and we have 6 children.

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19. Christian ShamavuLeader of the anti-poaching Bloodhound Dog Unit
    • Age: 34
    • Town: Rumangabo

    My father used to work at a plantation near Kahuzi Biega National Park in South Kivu. He took me to the park station in Chevanga where I got to see ...

20. Jean de dieu mukongoliRanger
    • Age: 52
    • Town: Lubero

    My service began in 1996 at Lulimbi. During several levels of training I got better and better at the job. It really takes devotion to do that and the...

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22. Rodrigue MugarukaWarden for Rwindi (Central) Sector
    • Age: 37
    • Town: Butembo

    I’m the Warden for the Rwindi (Central) Sector. I’m (37years old) i have known all the hardships that a Virunga Warden needs to survive.

23. Bavukahe DominiqueRanger
    • Age: 51
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I am 51 years old, a chief Ranger, and married to Kanane Hellene. We have 10 children, 5 girls and 5 boys.

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25. Paluku VisumbwereRanger,North Sector
    • Age: 44
    • Town: Luutu

    I am based at the Mutsora Station, in the north of Virunga National Park.

26. Katya VinywasikiDIGITAL MEDIA EDITOR
    • Age: 29
    • Town: Goma, DR Congo

    I am the Digital Media Editor the project lead for producing digital media for gorillacd.org

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28. Emmanuel de Merode Chief Warden
    • Age: 38
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I am the Chief Warden of Virunga National Park for the Congolese Wildlife Authority (ICCN).

29. Robert MukunaFinancial Administrator, ACF
    • Age: 34
    • Town: Bukavu

    I have been the financial administrator for the Africa Conservation Fund since September 2007. I am married to Alphonsine and we both live and work in...

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31. Raphael Kambale NzalaRanger
    • Age: 56
    • Town: Shabunda

    An awareness of the importance of conservation is one of the most wonderful things you can leave to your children.

32. Donor Marlene ZähnerBloodhound Project Leader
    • Age:
    • Town: Switzerland and Rumangabo

    I've spent most of my life working with bloodhounds and other animals. I joined the Virunga team in March 2011 as the volunteer project leader and tra...

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34. Biriko NgunzaRadio Controller
    • Age: 43
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I am based at the Rumangabo Station and am in charge of radio communications. My father was also a Ranger.

35. Kadega MwenzaRanger
    • Age: 49
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I was born on 11 November 1960 at Rumangabo. I have 6 children – 3 girls and 3 boys. My wife is called Francoise Uwimana.

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37. Ndibwami MberaOrphan Gorilla Carer
    • Age: 34
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I am one of the carers tending to the orphan gorillas in Goma. I am married to Seranga and we have three children.

38. Bertin TumonakieseAssistant de Direction
    • Age: 31
    • Town: Rumangabo

    Je m'occupe de l'administration de la direction provinciale de l'ICCN, je supervise le servise d'intendant au niveau de la direction dans l'aceuille d...

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40. Gabriel MangiraneRanger
    • Age: 54
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I am based at Rumangabo Station and I have been a Ranger since 1988. I am married to Francoise and we have 10 children.

41. Lambert Serubungo BaryangaRanger
    • Age: 49
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I’m proud of what I do and I go to work each morning with my head held high. Like any paramilitary service being the Park Ranger Service is not with...

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43. Kasereka KavusaRanger, Southern Sector
    • Age: 34
    • Town: Rumangabo

    You need strength and determination to be a Ranger, but despite the challenges I love my job. I was born in Rumangabo and always wanted to be a Ranger...

44. Eddy KambaleVeterinarian
    • Age: 36
    • Town: Goma

    I am one of MGVP’s two in-country field veterinarians based in the DRC.

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46. Amani SebatoreRanger, Central Sector
    • Age: 28
    • Town: Rutshuru

    I am the driver for the team of Rangers at the Rutshuru Hunting Reserve, which is in the central sector of Virunga National Park.

47. Safari SebiraroRanger
    • Age: 33
    • Town: Rumangabo

    A Ranger’s life is not easy especially if you join at a critical time! A love of nature is what motivates us, and through living in it we become ins...

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49. Ernest Bazieraho BavurikiRanger
    • Age: 49
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I started out in conservation in 1983. Today I am a Chief Brigadier. The secret of my success lies in the discipline with which I approach my work.

50. Jean MirindiRanger
    • Age: 36
    • Town: Byahi

    I believe the preservation of the natural world to be a mission sent by God, to be undertaken by us.

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52. Philippe Rwangano BitegeRanger
    • Age: 51
    • Town: Kanombe

    I was born in Kanombe in 1958, in the territory of Rutchuru. I am married to Nzekirabazi Remera with whom I have five children: a girl and four boys. ...

53. Safari KimanukaRanger
    • Age: 32
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I was born in Rumangabole on March 13, 1978. I am married to Julienne Ntanyungura with whom I have three children

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55. Beatrice ItegwaConservation is a worthwhile project
    • Age:
    • Town: Bukavu

    I was born in Bukavu and I have worked at ICCN for fourteen years. My husband is a warden at Rwindi.

56. Alfred Mijirimu NgendayimanaOrphan Gorilla Carer
    • Age: 33
    • Town: Gatovu

    My name is Alfred Mujirimu Ngendayimana, I am 33 years old and I look after two orphaned baby Mountain Gorillas in Senkwekwe Center. It was difficult...

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58. Jean Christophe GachumaRanger
    • Age: 31
    • Town: Rugari

    I am very interested in the gorillas – they have a special place in my heart.

59. Sekarombi KiswahiliField Nurse
    • Age: 38
    • Town: Kaina

    I am currently the field nurse at Kabaraza Station in the central sector of Virunga National Park.

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61. Gilbert DilisSecurity Officer
    • Age:
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I am in charge of security, training and monitoring missions of the guards on the field to defend the integrity of the park.

62. Diddy MwanakiRanger
    • Age: 46
    • Town: Lubero

    I am in charge of tourism for the Southern Sector of Virunga National Park. I am married to Justine and we have 3 boys and 3 girls.

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64. Iyamuremye DuwerekanyaRanger
    • Age: 50
    • Town: Jomba

    The Mountain Gorilla is my favourite animal. They are soft and gentle and, over the years I have spent with them, have become like my brothers.  Â...

65. Yaya MburanumweRanger, Southern Sector
    • Age: 30
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I am a Ranger at Rumangabo HQ, currently based at Bukima patrol post in the Mikeno Sector. I have been working in Virunga since 2003 – but before th...

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67. Ephrem BaloleHead of Technical & Scientific Dept
    • Age: 42
    • Town: Bukavu

    I lead the Technical & Scientific Department of Virunga National Park. I am married to Esperance and have 3 sons and 2 daughters.

68. Elisée KambereChauffeur Logisticien
    • Age: 34
    • Town: Goma

    je suis chauffeur logisticien a ACF(UK) depuis Nov 2008, je suis marie et pere de 3 enfants.

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70. Sebutimbiri KomayombiRanger
    • Age: 32
    • Town: Rumangabo

    My wife Béatrice Twizere and our two children, Naomi and Neema, have supported me during all the difficult moments of my life, and have always encour...

71. Michel Matembela KaboliRanger
    • Age: 52
    • Town: Mutwanga

    I was following in my father’s footsteps as he was then a male nurse at the station of Rwindi. He taught me his trade which has been very useful du...

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73. Balemba BalagiziBriquette Program Manager
    • Age: 33
    • Town: Idjwi

    I manage the Briquette Program for Virunga, and in my spare time I am the head of the Virunga Youth Association, whose goal is to educate children abo...

74. Roy KiyomaDriver and Ranger, Southern Sector, Virunga National Park
    • Age: 32
    • Town: kaina

    I am a driver for my fellow Rangers and I travel all around the park. I have not always been a driver. I used to patrol on the Ugandan border near Lak...

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76. Kabarati SifaDeputy Office Manager
    • Age: 33
    • Town: Bukavu

    I am the deputy manager for the Park Headquarters and have been working here for 4 years. I am married to Patrick and have 5 children.

77. Jacques InyanyaVeterinarian
    • Age: 52
    • Town: Goma

    I am one of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project’s two in-country field veterinarians based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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79. Kabunga MuhirwaRanger, Southern Sector
    • Age: 46
    • Town: Rugari

    I am currently stationed at the Rumangabo Station. I am married to Habimana Pascazia and we have 9 children.

80. Vianey HarakandiRanger in charge of tourist reservations
    • Age: 45
    • Town: Rutshuru

    I am in charge of tourist reservations at the provincial office of the ICCN, in Goma.

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82. Safari NgurinziraRanger
    • Age: 38
    • Town: Rutshuru

    I became a park ranger in 1995. My father is a ranger. As a child I always followed his every move and he advised me to join up. I was a farmer back t...

83. Martin Kazerezi BarigomwaRanger
    • Age: 33
    • Town: Kibati

    I am a Ranger and am based at Bukima, at the foot of the Mikeno Volcano.

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85. Boniface SebisagaRanger
    • Age: 55
    • Town: Rumangabo

    Apart from my father, who was a farmer, pretty much everyone I knew was a Park Ranger. Growing up I would watch them coming and going from work and I ...

86. Elie MundimaDeputy Warden, Ishango
    • Age: 43
    • Town: Ishango

    I am the Deputy Warden at Ishango, on the northern shores of Lake Edward.

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88. Joel NgyokuField Nurse
    • Age: 25
    • Town: Itombwe

    I am the field nurse at Rumangabo Station and am charged with tending to the health of the Rangers and their families. I am engaged to Jolie and we ho...

89. Richard Ndakasi KambaleOrphan Gorilla Carer
    • Age: 39
    • Town: Vitchumbi

    My father has been my guide throughout my life and I am infinitely grateful for his devotion.I was born in Vitchumbi on April 4, 1970. Vitchumbi is a ...

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91. Hakizimana TouristeRanger
    • Age: 29
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I was born in Rumangabo, Virunga’s HQ on 28th August 1979. I am married to Beatrice Vumiliya and we have a son named Jonathan.

92. Silvestre MburanumweRanger
    • Age: 61
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I have been a Ranger for 35 years. I am married to Antoinette and we have 8 children, including our son Innocent, who I am proud to say is the Ranger ...

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94. Muhindo TelemukaRanger
    • Age: 44
    • Town: Kaina

    I grew up near the park and two of my big brothers worked here and so I always wanted to work here. Before I joined I was lucky enough to visit Rwindi...

95. Habingoma SerundoriRanger
    • Age: 46
    • Town: Rugari

    I am based at the Rumangabo Station and have been a ranger for 25 years. I am married to Jeanette and we have 5 daughters.

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97. Andre BaumaGorilla Carer
    • Age: 36
    • Town: Masisi

    I am a Ranger working in the southern sector of the park. I was born in 1972 and am married to Masika Rosette. We have a young son named Eric, and we ...

98. Jean-Bosco BichamakaraBriquette Training & Community Relations
    • Age: 42
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I head up briquette training and community relations in Rumangabo, and the surrounding area. This means that I work with the communities that live aro...

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100. Albert SebagaboRanger
     • Age: 45
     • Town: Rugari

     My name is Albert Sebagabo and I work at Rumangabo station. I was born in Rugari in 1964. I am married to Severine Nyiramahane and we have nine childr...

101. Kayitare ShambaRanger
     • Age: 54
     • Town: Sesero

     I was born in Sesero on September 6, 1956. I am married to Susane Nyirandegeya, with whom I have seven children: four boys and three girls.

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103. Organization Donor Robert WilliamsAlternative Fuels Expert
     • Age: 49
     • Town: Boulder

     I am working on alternative household fuel solutions aimed at ending deforestation in Virunga NP. I also write and manage grants for other Virunga NP ...

104. Jean Bosco Matabaro KwirihaRanger
     • Age: 49
     • Town: Rumangabo

     I am married to Rwamucho Feza Narerimana and we have eight children. I joined the Park Rangers when Dr Conrad came here to work on the habituation of...

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106. Marcel and Ursula CSI and bloodhound trainer
     • Age:
     • Town: Rumangabo

     We are both German police officers focusing on crime, investigation, and forensics, and both have worked with bloodhounds. We have volunteered our tim...

107. Jean-Marie SerundoriRanger
     • Age: 48
     • Town: Rumangabo

     I am a ranger at Rumangabo Station and have been working in Virunga since 1989. I am married to Louise and we have 10 children.

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109. Christian Saidi wa MunguRanger
     • Age: 49
     • Town: Rwindi

     I began work with the ICCN in 1980. My father worked in conservation and he wanted me to join him at his post in Uganda. In the end I decided to join ...

110. BISMARCK LOMAMI OKUNDJIASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIF ET FINANCIER
     • Age: 28
     • Town: GOMA

     J'ai 28 ans , je travail chez ACF(uk) comme Assistant Administratif et Financier.Je suis lincencie en sciences economiques option economie monetaire.

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112. John Masumbuko KivuyaRanger
     • Age: 37
     • Town: Rutchuru

     Being a Ranger is a trade that I chose with my heart and with my conscience.My number is 00375; I received it on December 6, 1987 at Rumangabo when I ...

113. Innocent Mburanumwe Warden, Rumangabo Station
     • Age: 38
     • Town: Kiringa

     I am in charge of the Southern Sector of Virunga National Park, including our Gorilla Sector that is home to about 200 Mountain Gorillas. I am married...

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115. Walter Bagambe SafariRanger
     • Age:
     • Town: Mushari

     I became a Ranger simply because I wanted to earn my living.In fact when I started in 1972 I wasn’t very ambitious. As time went by, and I learned m...

116. Patrick KarabarangaOrphan Gorilla Carer
     • Age: 27
     • Town: Jomba

     I have been working for ICCN since 1999 and work in the team that cares for orphan baby gorillas. I am married to Twizere and we have two children.

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118. Norbert MushenziDeputy Chief Warden
     • Age: 58
     • Town: Beni

     I have been working in Virunga National Park since 1971 and I am currently Deputy Chief Warden based in Rumangabo.

119. Jean Claude Mwendo NdegeRanger
     • Age: 32
     • Town: Rumangabo

     My name is Jean Claude Mwendo Ndege. I am a Ranger working at the Rumangabo station. I was born in Rumangabo august 26, 1977 in Kivu North. I am marri...

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121. Godefroid WambaleRanger
     • Age: 42
     • Town: Mutwanga

     I am in charge of wildlife monitoring in the northern sector of Virunga National Park and am based at the Mutsora Station. I am married to Christine a...

122. Marc Languybiologist
     • Age: 46
     • Town: Nairobi

     A naturalist, mostly interested in birds and in biogeography, I have been working in the Virunga since 1992.

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124. Sara PietLogistics Coordinator, Kenya
     • Age: 31
     • Town: Nairobi

     I am in charge of the Nairobi based logistics for Virunga National Park. Many of the supplies such as uniforms, vehicles and other items have to route...

125. Organization Donor Donor Alberto GenoveseWebsite Manager
     • Age: 31
     • Town: Milan

     I am in charge of website usability and functionalities and coordinate the coding team. I work based in Milan, where I am also leading the New Busines...

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127. Ndahorugiye HabyarimanaRanger
     • Age: 42
     • Town: Rumangabo

     I was a farmer: my most successful crop was sorghum. I decided to give up agriculture and work in conservation. I spent a year doing manual work in th...

128. Augustin KambaleRanger
     • Age: 44
     • Town: Mbingi

     I am in charge of anti-poaching in the Southern Sector of Virunga National Park.

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130. Bosco HakizimanaRanger
     • Age: 30
     • Town: Rumanagabo

     I have been a Ranger for 5 years and am currently based at Rumangabo Station. I am married to Odette and we have one son and two daughters.

131. Kambale KandukiRanger
     • Age: 50
     • Town: Malu

     I am based at the Mutsora Station, but am currently deployed at the Park headquarters in Goma. I am married to Ada and we have 5 daughters and 4 sons.

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133. Mashagira SenziraRanger
     • Age: 31
     • Town: Rugari

     This is a noble job and I believe that what I do is of service to my country and to the whole world. I’m proud of that.

134. Piet SchutterFinance Officer
     • Age: 31
     • Town: Rumangabo

     I joined in May 2011 and my team and I are involved in securing the future of the park through sound financial management. We are involved in raising...

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136. Donor Philippa TerblancheArt Director/Designer
     • Age: 30
     • Town: United Kingdom

     I've been assisting ACF/ICCN with their design & communications needs since 2009.