[Washington, D.C./Pretoria] Safari Club International (SCI) and the Professional Hunter’s Association of South Africa (PHASA) are pleased to announce a landmark collaborative agreement between the organizations.
The objectives of the collaboration between SCI and PHASA include:
With an aligned vision on these goals, this partnership sets the stage for enhanced cooperation on several mutual interest areas, such as promoting responsible hunting standards, conservation efforts, education, and African community development. As “Preferred Conservation Partners,” both organizations have agreed to share expertise, technology, and facilities, and hold annual meetings to guide these mutual objectives.
SCI has also committed to maintaining an office in Johannesburg, South Africa, with dedicated staff to liaise between SCI, PHASA, and other relevant parties.
“We are thrilled about this monumental partnership with PHASA and the new conservation headquarters we will have in Johannesburg,” said W. Laird Hamberlin, CEO of Safari Club International. “PHASA, which has been widely recognized as ‘the voice for the South African professional hunting industry,’ will be a tremendous asset to SCI’s conservation efforts and the ongoing fight against threats to hunting not only in Africa but also around the world.”
“This collaboration agreement with SCI embodies our commitment to defending hunting and the critical role it plays in conservation in South Africa,” said Tonie Du Bruyn, President of the Professional Hunter’s Association of South Africa. “We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to partner with SCI, which has established itself as a tireless leader in the professional hunting industry. Our members and I look forward to our long-term partnership, which will raise the bar for hunter advocacy and conservation.”