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Field Team (81)

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

   I am the field nurse at the Rumangabo Station and am charged with tending to the health of the wildlife rangers and their families. I am engaged to Jo...

2. 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.

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4. 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...

5. Balemba BalagiziRanger
   • Age: 32
   • Town: Idjwi

   I am leading the Briquette Program at Rumangabo and I am also the head of the Virunga Youth Association, whose goal is to educate children about conse...

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7. Samantha NewportCommunications Director
   • Age: 35
   • Town: Goma

   I head up the communications for Virunga. Virunga is arguably the greatest national park in Africa and the mountain gorillas one of the most threatene...

8. 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.

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10. 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.

11. 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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13. 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.

14. 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...

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

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

17. 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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19. Pierre NdezeRanger
    • Age: 38
    • Town: Rutshuru

    I am a member of the team of Rangers involved in community conservation in Virunga. I am married to Lea and we have 4 daughters and 3 sons. I have bee...

20. 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.

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

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

23. Benoit Bekyomane Chief Mechanic
    • Age: 39
    • Town: Mutsora

    I am 39 years old and I am the Chief Mechanic at Mutsora Park Station in the north of Virunga. I have 5 children with my wife Beatrice, 4 boys and a g...

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25. 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...

26. 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...

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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. Urbain NgoboboProject Assistant, Frankfurt Zoological Society
    • Age: 37
    • Town: Goma

    I am dedicated to the protection of wildlife and would like to apply all my abilities, both intellectual and physical, towards nature conservation.

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

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

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34. Magda BraumVeterinarian
    • Age: 38
    • Town: Musanze, Rwanda

    I am a field veterinarian with the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project - the Gorilla Doctors.

35. 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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37. Lucy FauveauProject Manager, ZSL
    • Age: 29
    • Town: Goma

    I have been the Project Manager of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) project for the park since June 2007.

38. Organization Donor Robert WilliamsAlternative Fuels Expert
    • Age: 47
    • Town: Boulder

    I am heading up an effort to end the rampant deforestation of Virunga National Park, caused by illegal charcoal production.

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40. Katya VinywasikiDIGITAL MEDIA EDITOR
    • Age: 25
    • Town: Goma, DR Congo

    I am the Digital Media Editor for gorillacd.org; I work hand in hand with the producer and the rest of the team.

41. 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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43. 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 ...

44. Eddy MbuyiAssistant Producer
    • Age: 26
    • Town: Goma

    I work as an Assistant Producer for gorillacd.org.

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46. Robert MuirProject Manager, FZS
    • Age: 31
    • Town: Rumangabo

    I am the Project Manger for Frankfurt Zoological Society, a conservation group working in Virunga.

47. 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.

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49. William GuyotEngineer
    • Age: 40
    • Town: Goma

    I work for the NGO Soderu and am in charge of construction projects in Virunga, such as patrol posts and park administration buildings, that are funde...

50. 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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52. Thierry BodsonProgram Coordinator, WWF
    • Age: 45
    • Town: Goma

    I am head of the WWF program for Virunga and have been working here since April 2008.

53. 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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55. 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 ...

56. Bertin TumonakieseDeputy Warden, Lulimbi
    • Age: 36
    • Town: Kinshasa

    I am the Deputy Warden at the Lulimbi Station in the east of the park on the shores of Lake Edward.

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

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

59. 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...

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

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

62. 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.

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64. 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. ...

65. 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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67. 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...

68. 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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70. 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 ...

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

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

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73. 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.

74. 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 ...

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76. Atamato MadrandeleWarden, Mutsora Station
    • Age: 38
    • Town: Maputo

    I am the Warden for the northern sector of Virunga National Park and am based at Mutsora Station. I am married to Mawanzo and have two sons.

77. 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 ...

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

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

80. 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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82. 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.

83. Jan RamerRegional Veterinary Manager
    • Age: 53
    • Town: Musanze RWANDA

    I am the Regional Vet Manager for the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, overseeing veterinary care for the mountain gorillas in DR Congo, Rwanda an...

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85. Bruno HugelProject Manager, WWF
    • Age: 30
    • Town: Goma

    I am in charge of the WWF EcoMakala project, a forestry project with local communities aimed at providing the city of Goma (500,000 people) with fuel ...

86. 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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88. 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.

89. 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.

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91. Joel WengamulayAdmin & Finance Manager
    • Age: 30
    • Town: Mwenga

    I work in the administration and finances for Virunga National Park. I am married to Asha and we have two daughters.

92. 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...

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94. 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.

95. 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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97. 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...

98. 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...

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

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

101. 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 ...

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103. Jean-Bosco Bichamakara
     • Age: 42
     • Town: Rumangabo

     I head up community relations in Rumangabo. This means that I work with the communities that live around the Gorilla Sector and in the southern sector...

104. 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.

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106. 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.

107. 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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109. Virginia EchavarriaProject Coordinator, Alternative Energy Program
     • Age: 37
     • Town: Goma

     I have been living in the DRC since June 2007 and now I am based in Goma working with the Fuel Briquette\'s Program, in charge of sales, marketing and...

110. 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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112. 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.

113. 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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115. Vianey HarakandiRanger in charge of tourist reservations
     • Age: 45
     • Town: Rutchuru

     My wife Joeline Shirimpuhwe after my three children in Rutchuru.
     

     In 1989, I joined the ICCN as a tax collector.
     

     I am in charge of tourist...

116. 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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118. 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...

119. 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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121. Innocent MburanumweRanger
     • Age: 36
     • Town: Kiringa

     I am in charge of the monitoring of mountain gorillas in the Mikeno Sector. I am married to Aline and have 3 boys and 3 girls.