International Anti-Poaching Foundation

Why on Earth, the Powerful Award-Winning Wildlife Documentary Featuring Clint Eastwood, is Now Available in the UK and on Major Airlines Including Emirates, United & Etihad

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The film is currently streaming on major airlines, including Emirates, United, and Etihad, and it will be released on CANAL+ International in France and French-speaking countries in Africa.

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  • The film is currently streaming on major airlines, including Emirates, United, and Etihad, and it will be released on CANAL+ International in France and French-speaking countries in Africa.
  • This gripping film takes a comprehensive look into our current environment, uncovering many issues affecting our natural world and the animals who inhabit it.
  • The documentary also takes viewers behind the scenes to show the strenuous process of passing legislation to protect animals in the United States.
  • Why on Earth is currently available on major streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime , Apple , iTunes , Google Play and YouTube .

Judith Neilson Foundation Gives IAPF US$700,000 to Back Zimbabwe's Women Wildlife Rangers

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) has been awarded a US$700,000 (A$1 million) grant from the Judith Neilson Foundation, which will be used to strengthen its 'Akashinga - Nature Protected by Women' program in Zimbabwe.

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  • HARARE, Zimbabwe, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) has been awarded a US$700,000 (A$1 million) grant from the Judith Neilson Foundation, which will be used to strengthen its 'Akashinga - Nature Protected by Women' program in Zimbabwe.
  • It works in partnership with local communities, where the women recruited for service reside.
  • IAPF Founder and CEO Damien Mander said, "The IAPF team is grateful for Judith's generosity and trust.
  • The IAPF's goal is to expand its wilderness portfolio to 12 million hectares (30m acres) by 2030, empowering hundreds of communities and thousands of women.

Nature Protected by Women - Akashinga Begins a Major Expansion Across Africa

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

More than 500 IAPF staff are a part of the Akashinga program in Zimbabwe, helping to protect 1.3 million acres across the Zambezi Valley.

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  • More than 500 IAPF staff are a part of the Akashinga program in Zimbabwe, helping to protect 1.3 million acres across the Zambezi Valley.
  • "We are at a time in civilisation where we are confronted with major challenges, the biggest we have ever faced.
  • There has also been an almost 400 percent increase in wildlife populations in the pilot area of Hurungwe where Akashinga started.
  • In 2009 while travelling through Africa post military service, he was inspired by the dedication of rangers and the plight of wildlife.

Vision Films Set to Release Compelling New Documentary 'Why On Earth' From Filmmaker and Conservationist Katie Cleary

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces the release of the feature length documentaryWhy On Earthto VOD, DVD, and Blu-Ray on August 16.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") announces the release of the feature length documentaryWhy On Earthto VOD, DVD, and Blu-Ray on August 16.
  • The film wasdirected andproduced by animal activist and filmmaker Katie Cleary, whose previous award-winning documentary,Give Me Shelter, debuted on Netflix in 2015.
  • Katie is the president and founder of the animal welfare organization Peace 4 Animals and popular global news network World Animal News.
  • Director and Producer Katie Cleary shares, "This film has been a labor of love for the past four years.

'Why On Earth' Documentary Wins Dozens of Prestigious Film Festival Awards Across Multiple Categories

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peace 4 Animals' Why On Earth film is a compelling feature-length documentary by prominent animal advocate and filmmaker, Katie Cleary. The film takes an in-depth look into our current condition as a people; uncovering many issues that are affecting our natural world and the animals who inhabit it. Why On Earth has received the highest praise across numerous film festivals worldwide.  

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  • Why On Earthhas received the highest praise across numerous film festivals worldwide.
  • The filmincludes a host of exclusive interviews with well-known leaders in the animal welfare and conservation world, including fellow filmmaker and animal advocate, Clint Eastwood .
  • We believe this film will be a significant catalystforchangeinthe future andfor thewell-being of our earth collectively,"statedWhy On Earthwriter Kristin Rizzo .
  • Why On Earthhas won the following distinguished awards with many more to be announced:
    Cannes World Film Festival-Best Nature/Wildlife Film, Best Women Film, Best Environmental Film,andBest Female Director Feature Film

Meet Margaret Darawanda, a Dedicated Akashinga Ranger, on World Ranger Day.

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Saturday, July 31, 2021

HARARE, Zimbabwe, July 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranger Margaret Darawanda has not looked back since she joined the International Anti-Poaching Foundation's all-female Akashinga conservation program that is expanding its footprint across southern Africa, protecting the natural world.

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  • This is the story of one of many rangers around the globe whose hard work is celebrated on World Ranger Day on July 31.
  • HARARE, Zimbabwe, July 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranger Margaret Darawanda has not looked back since she joined the International Anti-Poaching Foundation'sall-female Akashinga conservation program that is expanding its footprint across southern Africa, protecting the natural world.
  • The International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF), founded by former Australian special forces soldier Damien Mander, is inching closer towards its goal of deploying 1,000 Akashinga rangers across 20 reserves throughout the region by 2026.
  • "For the IAPF, every day is World Ranger Day as we deploy hundreds of rangers out protecting nature in some of the most remote and hostile locations on the African continent," he said.

Meet Margaret Darawanda, a Dedicated Akashinga Ranger, on World Ranger Day.

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, July 31, 2021

HARARE, Zimbabwe, July 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranger Margaret Darawanda has not looked back since she joined the International Anti-Poaching Foundation's all-female Akashinga conservation program that is expanding its footprint across southern Africa, protecting the natural world.

Key Points: 
  • This is the story of one of many rangers around the globe whose hard work is celebrated on World Ranger Day on July 31.
  • HARARE, Zimbabwe, July 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranger Margaret Darawanda has not looked back since she joined the International Anti-Poaching Foundation'sall-female Akashinga conservation program that is expanding its footprint across southern Africa, protecting the natural world.
  • The International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF), founded by former Australian special forces soldier Damien Mander, is inching closer towards its goal of deploying 1,000 Akashinga rangers across 20 reserves throughout the region by 2026.
  • "For the IAPF, every day is World Ranger Day as we deploy hundreds of rangers out protecting nature in some of the most remote and hostile locations on the African continent," he said.