Supporting Women
Saving biodiversity
World Female Ranger Week amplifies the voices of female rangers around the world to support their impactful work; Protecting wildlife, empowering women and uplifting communities.
When women rise, the world rises with them.
Rangers are the last line of defence in protecting biodiversity. They need our help.

World Female
Ranger Award
Nominate a female ranger for this award to acknowledge their work.
Why is the female ranger movement picking up such momentum?
Watch our short video, presented by World Female Ranger Week Founder, Holly Budge, to find out more.
Apply for our World Female Ranger Award!
Our pioneering World Female Ranger Award gives international recognition to a female wildlife ranger who has shown exemplary service and commitment to conservation.
Congratulations to our 2022 winner, Purnima Devi Barman, Founder of Hargila Army, India. ❤️ 🇮🇳 "I’m humbled, honoured, and excited to receive the World Female Ranger Award 2022" says Purnima.
Applications for 2023 are now open!


We're supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
World Female Ranger Week centres its values around the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In keeping with these goals, this campaign supports female and mixed ranger teams across the globe. Photo: Brent Stirton
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Celebrating Real Role Models
World Female Ranger Week has been created by women, about women, for women and with the support of men and women who respect and promote gender equality. Photo: Ilan Godfrey
“Having spent time on the front line with multiple all-female anti-poaching units in Africa, it’s evident why the female ranger movement is picking up such momentum. These incredible women are proving to be highly successful on patrol as well as easing local tension and strengthen relationships within their communities.”
Holly Budge, Founder
Join Us in Our Mission to Celebrate and Support Female Rangers Globally and Protect Wildlife.
