Balemba Balagizi

Protecting Mountain Gorillas and Virunga

Balemba from Idjwi

About Me

9 Sep 2008

When I was growing up with my 6 brothers and 3 sisters, I loved playing games, especially soccer. We grew up on the island of Idjwi in Lake Kivu and we were always in contact with nature. There was a small forest close to our house, with wildflowers, birds, and parrots. The parrots used to perch in our trees because of its tasty fruits. Although we loved playing games such as hide-and-go-seek in the forest, it was dangerous because of all the venomous snakes. Working with wildlife was my childhood dream, so after my studies, I got a job at Virunga National Park, the oldest park in Africa -- and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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balembab
  • Age: 32
  • Town: Idjwi
  • Supporting gorillas from 03 Sep 2006

ABOUT ME Field Team

I am leading the Briquette Program at Rumangabo and I am also the head of the Virunga Youth Association, whose goal is to educate children about conservation through sport. 

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