Bloch Farukhkha Husenkha

Farukhkha Bloch hails from Gujarat, the westernmost state of India and Oregon since 1989. His home town is close to the GIR Lion sanctuary, the only refuge of Asiatic wild lions in the world. He has a Master degree in Sociology and is associated with Wildlife Trust of India since 2013 in the Whale Shark Conservation project and is responsible for the community outreach activities with fisher folks on Gujarat coast. His bi-cultural background and focus on community collaboration have evidently influenced his life choices.

ABOUT TEAM WTI

What began as a three-member team in a small room in south Delhi in 1998, is today a family of about 150 professionals from diverse backgrounds - conservation biologists, scientists, sociologists, wildlife veterinarians, managers, lawyers, finance experts and communication specialists - but committed to the common cause of wildlife. They are based in any of the 15 field stations in remote parts of the country and a central coordinating office in the national capital region. An Executive Management Team comprising experienced conservationists, scientists and managers provide a visionary leadership to the vibrant and enthusiastic WTI team. The Board of Trustees of WTI comprises stalwarts who bring together a collective experience of many decades in the field of conservation, education and management.