The faces behind Ubuntu Magazine

Based in The Netherlands/Africa

Hi! My name is Manon, Founder and CEO of Ubuntu Magazine. I’m an avid traveler, photographer and writer. You can find one key element in all those things; storytelling.

I love how stories can change people’s minds and actions, and I hope that Ubuntu does just that to our readers. Make an impact and change lives. Are you in? 

Based in The Netherlands/Africa

I’m Tobias, responsible for our digital infrastructure and web development. I hope to help Ubuntu grow by creating more awareness for our magazine.

My passion for nature conservation has been ever-present and I’ve been active in numerous organizations. Besides that, I am an overland traveler and love to set up base camps in wild and remote places. Adventures in forests, mountains, and clear-water streams make my heart beat faster.

Based in The Netherlands/Portugal/Italy

From another graphic designer: welcome! I simply can’t choose just 1 favorite animal. Elephants, turtles, or cats: I love all wildlife! My all-time favorite travel destination is Australia because of the memorable encounters I experienced there. My-million-sustainable-dollar tip: make friends with the locals! Slicing vegetables has never been the same again since slicing a zucchini with a machete with help from the locals.

Based in Switzerland

Hi! Joining the graphic design team at Ubuntu Magazine is a refreshing escape from my engineering background. It’s a chance to bring captivating stories to life, connect with inspiring people, and shine a light on the incredible work that communities and individuals are doing to protect our planet.

Based in Seattle

Hi! My name is Stacy. I’m a botanical and wildlife illustrator passionate about using art to tell stories rooted in nature, culture, and connection. Based in Seattle, WA, I’m here for the Cascades and the Salish Sea—landscapes that continually inspire my work. Drawing is how I engage with and connect to the world around me. At Ubuntu Magazine, I aim to bring visual narratives to life through detailed, emotionally resonant illustrations that reflect the magazine’s commitment to justice, community, and the natural world.

Based in Canada

Hi everyone, my name is Katy and I am Ubuntu’s new Senior Editor! I am honored to say I currently live in the beautiful Yukon Territory in Canada, a place of boundless adventure and creative inspiration from the wilderness. I am passionate about conservation and storytelling and am excited to join Ubuntu’s team to help inspire more people about the natural world!

Based in the USA/Netherlands

Based in the UK

Hi, I’m Nathan, and I’m a writer for Ubuntu Magazine. I’m a wildlife photographer, an avid creative writer, and I just graduated with a Master’s Degree in Conservation Biology. Conservation of the natural world is central to everything I do, and there’s nothing I love more than sharing the beauty of nature and wildlife with people.

Based in South Africa

Hi! I’m Callum, one of Ubuntu’s writers. I’m based in South Africa, which is luckily also my favourite country! My favourite species are leopards, painted wolfs, orcas and manta rays. My million-sustainable-dollar tip: take all of your trash with you when you leave a wild area. I wish words will turn into action across the board of conservation.

Based in the UK

Hi, my name is Chelsea and I am a writer. If you ask me about my favourite place on earth, it’s definitely Iceland. Alongside the fact that I had one of my dearest travel experiences here, it is home to the artic fox, which is my favourite animal. My wish in the world of wildlife and conservation, would be to mitigate climate change and the melting of the Arctic sea ice.

Based in South Africa

Hello all – my name is Skye and I am a writer and creative from South Africa. The key inspiration in my creative work is landscapes: how they move and evolve, and how we can work to restore degraded ones. Working with Ubuntu is an amazing opportunity to bring the stories of those landscapes to life, and to work with equally passionate people in sharing these exceptional projects with our readership.

Based in Spain

Based in South Africa

Hi! My name is Reinhard Venzke. I’m a cartoonist, editor, and writer from Strand, South Africa. Since moving to the False Bay shoreline I’ve developed a deep appreciation for conservation work and the efforts of those whose love for the natural world is bringing about real change. My love for stories and their role in society is what landed me right in the middle of the social media frenzy, where I look forward to sharing stories that matter with you, Ubuntu’s readers.