One of Zimbabwe's most recognisable news anchors and TV personality Rumbidzai Takawira was recently appointed an ambassador for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). The appointment saw her become the organisation's first ever ambassador from Africa. She join the ranks of IFAWs other ambassadors which include the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Minka Kelly, Krissie Newman, Maximilian Gunther, Gesa Neitzel who have long been global champions of wildlife welfare & environmental management.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is one of the largest animal welfare and conservation charities in the world. The organization works to rescue individual animals, safeguard populations, preserve habitat, and advocate for greater protections. Rumbidzai Takawira is set to be regional ambassador for Southern Africa and she expressed gratitude at the appointment. The latest ambassadorial role adds to Rumbidzai's growing work in wildlife conservation which has seen her appointed as the Wild Aid Africa ambassador too.
I am privileged and thrilled to be part of the IFAW family adding my voice to the Room to Roam initiative and the work the organisation has been doing across Zimbabwe, the continent and the Globe. This appointment is the first of its kind in Africa and being the first IFAW Ambassador representing Southern Africa this opportunity will provide a platform to tell our African conservation stories against the backdrop of IFAW’s sterling work on the continent.
It is such an honour to be joining the ranks of IFAW’s Ambassadors from across the globe and it goes to show that each of us can make an impact in our personal areas of interest towards protecting our planet. Together if we use our voices and influence, we can help make the world a better place.
Grateful to have been made @ifawglobal first African Ambassador! This means a lot to me😃
— Rumbie Takawira (@Newsbae) January 20, 2022
Looking forward to telling Zimbabwe’s and Southern Africa’s conservation stories and showcasing the work IFAW has done over the years. #grateful #Wildlife #Zimbabwe https://t.co/86aLfsDHoj pic.twitter.com/XKBPQNhMcJ