MUSANZE, Rwanda — At just 19, Joseph’s love for birds led him to establish the Rugezi Ornithology Center. Now, twice a week, he ignites this passion in students by guiding them through the forest to observe and record local avian species, including the endangered Grey Crowned Crane.

This initiative aims to leverage a mobile app to track bird populations and bolster conservation efforts. Watch this video to learn how Joseph and his students are making a difference in bird conservation.

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Banner image: Joseph in the field as part of his initiative to track and conserve avian species in Rwanda. Image © Mariam Kone.

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