Garamba National Park, DRC

Volunteers

Mr Santiago Bateman | Ornithologist

Santiago Bateman is a Colombian biologist specialising in ornithology. He began studying hummingbird-plant interactions then he moved to Spain where he specialised in biodiversity management at Barcelona University. This is his first time in Africa. He has come to Garamba National Park to conduct a bird ringing project and also to assess passerine bird population density in the main habitats of the park. Santiago is also going to train an ornithology guide and to make an educational and awareness programme for children. He is very excited to spend 3 months in Garamba National Park, which will be a new experience for him.

Ms Prisca Biwaga

February 2011 to present. Prisca is a biologist from the University of Kisangani (DRC) and is assisting in the Community Conservation department with the environmental education programme.

Ms Natalia Casado

February 2011- present. Natalia is a journalist, anthropologist and veterinary assistant from Spain. She joined the Garamba team in February 2011 to assist in the monitoring department with the carnivore and the Congolese giraffe studies. She also assists with the management of the new library.

Ms Marina Monico | Volunteer Ecologist

Marina holds a degree in Biology and an MSc in Biodiversity Management and Conservation. She will be assisting in the study on the Congolese giraffe population that commenced in March 2012.

Mr Viçent Muñoz | Volunteer - Industrial Engineer

Viçent Muñoz has a degree in Industrial Engineering - specialising in Electricity - with experience in maintenance of high and low voltage. He came to Garamba to review and set up the electricity installation at the Garamba Lodge and the Main Station. Garamba is well known for its incredible storm and lightning, which causes a lot of electrical damage. With the help of Vinçent, we hope to avoid future electrical losses.