OUR PREVIOUS SUCCESSFUL & ONGOING PROJECTS.

OUR PREVIOUS SUCCESSFUL & ONGOING PROJECTS.

THE VIC FALLS ANTI-POACHING UNIT

Established in 1999, VFAPU is Victoria Falls’ frontline defence against wildlife crime. With 19 rangers (including a specialised horse-mounted unit), K9 dogs, camera traps and intelligence networks, they patrol more than 60,000 hectares where people and wildlife coexist closely. Their core mission is to stop bush-meat poaching, remove deadly wire snares and prevent illegal timber harvesting.2025 Victoria Falls Marathon Support
VFAPU stationed rangers along the full race route to keep runners safe from wildlife conflicts. In a show of total commitment, five VFAPU rangers also competed in the half marathon themselves.2025 Impact (January–September)
• 877 patrols conducted
• 13,944 km covered
• 293 snares removed
• 31 arrests for wildlife and bush-meat crimes
This partnership has been since 2006, being supporters from our first event, where they directly supported the marathon’s safety while funding the ongoing patrols and community work that protect Victoria Falls’ unique urban-wildlife balance.

Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU)

ELE COLLECTION

Ele-Collection has created a scalable and sustainable solution to the plastic pollution problem that is plaguing Southern Africa’s ecologically sensitive areas. Their mission: “We are beginning a journey to remove plastic for good.” Operating from Victoria Falls and Hwange, they collect plastic waste (all resin types), process it at their dedicated recycling hub, and repurpose it into durable building aggregate. This creates a true circular economy while generating dignified livelihoods — especially for women waste collectors. CSR Partnership Offer
For every $1 contributed through their CSR program, Ele-Collection removes and processes 1 kg of plastic. Partners receive:

  • Access to the Hwange recycling hub and facility tours
  • Monthly impact reports (kg of plastic removed, CO₂ offset, and employment created)
  • Marketing materials and co-branded content opportunities

Website: www.elecollection.co

2025 Victoria Falls Econent Marathon Achievements
Ele-Collection proudly served as the official environmental steward for the 2025 marathon (“Greening the Race”). A dedicated team of seven women waste collectors was deployed at Baobab Primary School and surrounding areas. Key results:

  • Collected 591.4 kg of plastic and 299.2 kg of glass
  • Successfully recovered and diverted 561 kg of plastic for recycling
  • Mitigated 1.63 tons of CO₂ emissions (equivalent to the carbon sequestration of ~11.4 trees)
  • Conducted on-site recovery during the event + a full post-event cleanup the following morning
  • Partnered with Pristine for safe disposal of non-recyclables
  • Engaged participants, vendors, and spectators to raise awareness about recycling and responsible waste disposal

Their work left the venue and school grounds significantly cleaner and safer for the local community (especially schoolchildren), while elevating the role of women in grassroots climate action and sustainable sanitation. This partnership perfectly aligns with the marathon’s commitment to environmental responsibility. Runners and supporters can contribute directly via the CSR pledge above or by fundraising on the event platform.

Ele-Collection

PRISTINE VICTORIA FALLS SOCIETY

Established in 2021, Pristine Victoria Falls Society is a passionate community-powered movement with one clear goal: to make Victoria Falls the cleanest and greenest city in Africa. They run daily clean-up operations, coordinate “adopt-an-area” pledges with businesses and residents, deliver environmental education in schools and communities, install proper waste infrastructure, and lobby for stronger anti-litter laws and enforcement.2025 Victoria Falls Marathon Support
Pristine served as an official charity partner of the 2025 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon. They took full responsibility for the After-Party cleanup at Baobab Primary School — strategically placing five clearly marked segregated waste skips (plastics to recycling, food waste to black-soldier-fly stock feed, and general waste to local recyclers), deploying a dedicated team of 10 members for active litter collection throughout the evening, and returning the following day for a thorough post-event cleanup, sweeping and restoration of the venue and surrounding areas to pristine condition. This work protects Victoria Falls’ natural beauty (one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World), supports tourism and job creation, teaches children environmental responsibility, and builds community pride while safeguarding the unique urban-wildlife coexistence.

THE GREENLINE AFRICA TRUST

Greenline Africa is a registered trust (operating since 2014) dedicated to improving livelihoods for marginalised youth and women while promoting environmental conservation. They run sustainable waste management programmes, manage the Victoria Falls Recycling Centre (which creates jobs for young women), and combine clean-ups with recycling, education and biodiversity projects.2025 Victoria Falls Marathon Support
Greenline Africa conducted a comprehensive three-day waste management campaign along the full 42km marathon route. This included:

  • Pre-clean-up on 5 July with 6 youths (45 kg collected)
  • Full clean-up on race day (6 July) with 13 youths (6 males, 7 females) stationed at 12 water points (367 kg collected)
  • Post-clean-up on 7 July with 6 team members (9 kg collected)

Total waste collected: 421 kg
All waste was sorted at the Victoria Falls Recycling Centre: dirty plastics (131 kg) went to Ele-Collection, clean recyclables (PET bottles, hard plastics, cardboard & cans) were baled for recycling, and non-recyclables (245 kg) were taken to the municipal dumpsite. Their work kept the marathon route clean and safe for runners while creating meaningful employment for local youth and advancing circular-economy principles in Victoria Falls.

Greenline Africa