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In January 2024, while cycling across Africa as part of his world bicycle tour, Umano’s Director of Outreach and Community Engagement, Kamran Ali, visited Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya — home to the last two northern white rhinos — to document their extraordinary story.
For millions of years, rhinos have survived meteors, ice ages, and prehistoric predators… but they could not survive humanity. Today, only two northern white rhinos remain on planet Earth: Najin and Fatu, both females and unable to naturally reproduce. The last male, Sudan, died in 2018. The species is practically extinct. But this is not the end of their story. Scientists and conservationists are now working to reverse extinction itself.
Through groundbreaking IVF and stem-cell research, they have created 38 northern white rhino embryos — the future hope of this species. If successful, the world may welcome a northern white rhino calf within the next 2–3 years. This mission represents one of the most ambitious scientific conservation efforts in history. Yet a painful truth remains: a rhino is poached every 16 hours. The future of rhinos now depends on us — our choices, our actions, our humanity.
Kamran witnessed a woman giving birth outside, under a tree, because the birthing bed was broken and the ward was too hot to enter. Many patients did not even have enough to buy basic medicines like paracetamol. He shared the hospital’s story, and what happened next was beyond belief. People stepped in from all over the world. With your help and the support of Umano, which contributed an ultrasound machine and assistance for medicine and supplies, the hospital was completely transformed.
Together, we achieved:
But the work is not over. Ankilivalo Hospital still needs your support to keep serving mothers, children, and families in one of the most underserved regions of Madagascar.
Your support can make a real difference in the lives of those struggling to meet their basic needs. By offering a helping hand, you’re not just giving aid—you’re restoring dignity, hope, and opportunity. Together, we can uplift vulnerable communities and remind them they are not alone.
