“Girls from all over the world hold the key to our most pressing challenges, including climate change and environmental sustainability. Studies suggest girls’ education significantly and positively impacts families and communities. Investing in girls’ education is imperative.”

— Damaris Parsitau

Education program

The team at WIW are so excited to introduce our new education program! Our team recognises the empowering effects of education, so we want the chance to come and chat to your classroom to talk all things wildlife, gender gaps, conservation and career pathways.

Our education program involves having one of our passionate team members come and present to your school, university or community!

What to expect from our education program

Introduction to Women in Wildlife

  • Learn all about who Women In Wildlife are and what we are doing to connect and amplify women in the wildlife industry

  • Find out more about our mission and the community we have created

Insights into different career paths women can take within the industry

  • Gain insight into the diverse roles and opportunities that are available within the industry and how to get into them

  • Learn how to look for opportunities and volunteer positions

Highlighting gender imbalances within the industry

  • Understand the challenges that women are still facing in the wildlife industry, and how we recommend dealing with them

  • Opportunities to learn how to be an ally to women within the wildlife industry for those who do not identify as a woman or non-binary person

Showcasing a selection of women’s careers in different roles within the industry

  • Delve deep into a select handful of women’s careers and journey in different roles in the wildlife industry

Advice for students trying to break out into the wildlife field

  • Takeaway our top tips and tricks in breaking into the industry

  • Tips for resumes and job searching

The importance of mental health

  • Touch on topics surrounding the toll that working in the wildlife industry takes on aspects of your mental health, and learn about ways to deal with these challenges

  • touch on eco-anxiety and how we can come together as a whole and support one another

Let’s work together.

Interested in having a WIW education program at your school/university? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!