Nominated by the Embassy of Uganda
In Walking with Gorillas, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, shares her inspiring journey from an animal-loving childhood to protecting endangered mountain gorillas. She combines wildlife conservation with human public health, creating innovative solutions that benefit both people and animals.
From surviving civil war and her father’s assassination to studying veterinary medicine in England and founding groundbreaking conservation programs in Uganda, Dr. Gladys demonstrates courage, determination, and vision. Her award-winning approach has even helped reduce the impact of COVID-19 on critically endangered gorillas.
This memoir is a powerful story of resilience, advocacy, and the transformative potential of one woman’s work to protect wildlife and human communities alike.