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Wildife and Veterinary Medicine

"To attend this conference I was selected by virtue of being a 2nd year veterinary medicine student at he university of Nairobi in Kenya. I was one of the 58 delegates selected worldwide from over 320 applicants.
This being my first time to attend the symposium I will be able to bring in my contribution from a Kenyan perspective and especially more so in issues concerning the African elephant which I work closely with and hold dear to heart."

WildiZe provided two separate scholarships to Bridget Muasa Soyambua to attend the 9th International Synposiumin on Wildlife Utilization, Pretoria, South Africa Symposium (SYMCO); and an externship to study at the Tuskegee School of Veterinary Medicine in Alabama. While in the U.S., WildiZe arranged for Bridgit to volunteer at both a local veterninary small animal hospital and the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center. While at the Center, where she receive hands-on training with the exotic wildlife- including tigers, African lions, Mountain lions, servals, leopards and even black bears and bobcats!

One of Bridgit's photo highlights from RMWCC

Letters of Recommendation from the Kenya Wildlife Service and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

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"Away from wildlife and conservation issues I am also a volunteer at the Kenya Red Cross Society, child rights defenders –a youth initiative for change lobbying and working to realize the rights of the child. And finally at Cosmos Education, which is an organization dedicated to science and technology in developing countries around the world."

The aims of SYMCO 2004 were: To highlight the necessity and importance of veterinary involvement in the conservation of wildlife.

To promote active debate and exchange of ideas regarding veterinary involvement in topical wildlife issues.

To establish an international communication network between veterinary students.

To create an opportunity where local and international veterinary students can experience theory in a practical hands on environment.

To position South Africa as a leading country with regards to veterinary science and wildlifeconservation.