: Safeguarding Ethiopian Wolves from Extinction

With your generous support, Meseret Humanitarian Organization (MHO) continues its commitment to protecting Ethiopia’s endemic wildlife, particularly the Ethiopian wolf, one of the world’s most endangered mammals, and safeguarding the habitats on which its survival depends.

During this reporting period, the project received US$45 in donor support. Although the funding remained limited, MHO focused on using the available resources strategically to support essential field-level conservation activities. Every contribution, regardless of size, has helped strengthen the capacity of local conservation actors working to protect endangered wildlife.

Progress and Key Achievement

With the support received, MHO equipped two park rangers with essential field materials to strengthen their ability to carry out wildlife protection and habitat-monitoring activities. The equipment is intended to support rangers in conducting routine patrols, observing wildlife, monitoring potential threats, and responding to emerging conservation concerns.

This intervention represents an important practical contribution because effective protection of endangered species depends not only on conservation policies but also on the availability and preparedness of personnel working directly in protected areas. By supporting two rangers, the project has contributed to improving frontline conservation capacity and maintaining a presence in areas where Ethiopian wolves and other endemic species require protection.

Monitoring, Accountability and Next Steps

MHO monitored the use of the available project resources and prioritized activities with the greatest immediate conservation value. Despite the project's limited funding during this period, the organization remained committed to ensuring that donor contributions were used efficiently, responsibly, and for their intended purpose.

However, the current level of funding is not sufficient to meet the broader conservation needs of Ethiopian wolves and their habitats. Continued support is needed to expand ranger capacity, provide additional field equipment, strengthen wildlife monitoring, support habitat protection, and increase community awareness and participation in conservation.

In all ,the US$45 contribution received during this reporting period has produced a tangible field-level result by helping equip two park rangers. While modest in financial value, the support has contributed to strengthening the frontline capacity needed to protect Ethiopia’s unique wildlife.

MHO sincerely appreciates your continued partnership and generosity. Every contribution helps transform conservation commitments into practical action and gives endangered Ethiopian wildlife a stronger chance of survival.