Stories from the field
This section contains a collection of stories from employees in the field. We hope it gives you an idea of what we do and how we do it.
When speed is of the essence
When speed is of the essence
Why research is so important
Why research is so important
Solving problems with quick thinking and contingency plans
Solving problems with quick thinking and contingency plans
Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) success
Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) success
Where there’s a will….
Where there’s a will….
If there were no roads, we used our local knowledge and our own bulldozer to make them. Finally, after 72 days and thanks to the tenacity and determination of our operators, we arrived at our destination in Bangui, CAR.
Last mile logistics. First-class planning
Last mile logistics. First-class planning
Imagine, then, the delight of a UK military unit seeking respite in their pursuit of the Taliban when we served them with beef sandwiches and roast chicken, a far cry from their usual dried rations. Later, they managed to drive back the Taliban and carry the day. It was a case of us delivering so they could deliver!
When sh*t happens, local knowledge comes in handy
When sh*t happens, local knowledge comes in handy
First in recycling in Afghanistan
First in recycling in Afghanistan
When prevention is the cure
When prevention is the cure
Making a small town work
Making a small town work
Holding the fort in unstable times
Holding the fort in unstable times
Pest control with a human touch
Pest control with a human touch
Overcoming obstacles to deliver on time
Overcoming obstacles to deliver on time
The result? Efficiency doubled, decision-making became quicker and clearer, and the pace of work took off. We were back on track within just a couple of weeks. It’s amazing what you can do as a team and with the support of management!