How ex-poachers learn a new way of life in Uganda

Outside of Bwindi National Park in Southern Uganda there is a rare group of men. These ex-poachers, formerly caught up in killing elephants, pangolin and even hippo for a living are finding a new way of life. All thanks to one man, Moses Arineitwe.

Bee hives ready to position – Source: Moses’ Facebook page

Moses, a former ranger, wanted to expand his impact. He joined the global march to save elephants and rhino by organizing locally. When poachers stepped forward Moses had to find them alternatives. With a lot of help from his Facebook friends her raised money to build the first beehives and fish to stock a Talapia fish pond.

Seeds ready for planting – Source: Moses’ Facebook page

Since then this ongoing project to give ex-poachers a new way of making a living has expanded to include growing trees and planting vegetables.

Planting seeds — Ex-poachers planting seeds – Source: Moses’ Facebook page

Each year Moses’ ex-poachers group grows. Each year Moses welcomes help to provide more beehives, fish, trees and plants to stop the wildlife poaching.