Over 500 Million Tshs. raised in Paris for Wildlife Conservation in Tanzania

Over 500 Million Tanzanian shillings was raised during the recent Wildlife Conservation Foundation of Tanzania annual fundraising dinner last night in Paris, France. 

Speaking during the function, Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hon. Lazaro Nyalandu thanked the foundation for their passion in wildlife conservation over the past 10 years since the foundation was formed as they have contributed much to the wildlife sector through their donations in terms of vehicles, equipment and supplies to various protected areas in the country. 

 Hon. Lazaro Nyalandu said that a major review of the law has been made to enable establishment of the Tanzania Wildlife Authority, which will be a solution to various conservation challenges facing some of the protected areas particularly the poaching crisis. 

He told the invited guests that government would work closely with other stakeholders and international community to ensure that illegal wildlife trade is stopped for the betterment of the wildlife sector in the country. 

 On his side, former French President H.E. Giscard d’Estaing  who is the Patron of the Tanzania Wildlife Conservation Foundation of Tanzania, thanked the participants for their financial commitments and pledges towards conservation sector and assured them that the raised funds will be used for the intended purpose of conserving wildlife sector in the country. 

 Over 170 participants attended this year’s fundraising dinner from various parts of the world who have a passion in wildlife biodiversity conservation.

 Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hon. Lazaro Nyalandu discussing with the former French President H.E Giscard d’Estaing who is a Patron of the Tanzania Wildlife Conservation Foundation during the  fundraising dinner in Paris last night. 

 Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hon. Lazaro Nyalandu (MP) meets Mr. John Jackson, Chairman of the US Conservation Force during the fundraising dinner organized by Wildlife foundation of Tanzania in Paris. Looking on from left are the Director General of Tanzania National Parks Mr. Allan Kijazi and Director General of National Museum Professor Audax Mabulla.

 Former French President H.E Giscard d’Estaing who is the  Patron of  the Wildlife Conservation Foundation of Tanzania delivering a speech during the  fundraising dinner in Paris last night. 

 Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hon. Lazaro Nyalandu presenting his remarks to the invited guests at the fundraising dinner in Paris. 

 Various wildlife pictures were auctioned during the Wildlife Conservation Foundation of Tanzania fundraising dinner in Paris.
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