The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) and the Wildlife Conservation Network have partnered to launch a new wildlife leadership program focusing entirely on rhino conservation practitioners, which includes Namibia. The IRF said that the program will start this month and will include rhino professionals in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Kenya. It said that the transformative program Rising Wildlife Leaders: Careers, will equip local conservationists with the knowledge of where rhinos live and with the skills, mentorship and career support they need to make a lasting impact. Over the next three years, according to IRF, selected participants will receive individualized training, peer learning opportunities, and professional guidance to bolster their leadership in rhino conservation. "All five rhino species are at risk and need all the help they can get," said Nina Fascione, IRF executive director.