Akashinga: The Brave Ones, National Geographic

With many of Africas key species, including elephants, heading toward extinction, Akashinga is a radical, new and highly effective weapon against poaching. Founded in Zimbabwe by former Australian special forces soldier and antipoaching leader Damien Mander, the womenonly team of rangers is revolutionizing the way animals are protected, communities are empowered and its members own lives are being transformed. Manders innovative approach to conservation calls for community buyin rather than fullon