
Climate-Smart, Community-Driven Conservation
African People & Wildlife uses sustainable and adaptive solutions to reduce the impacts of climate change while supporting the needs and rights of local communities.
African People & Wildlife uses sustainable and adaptive solutions to reduce the impacts of climate change while supporting the needs and rights of local communities.
Africa’s wild places impact the health of our Earth. We work to conserve iconic species like elephants and lions, uplift the communities who live alongside them, and preserve the landscapes they all share.
We recognize the deep linkages between people, wildlife, and the diverse ecosystems they call home. Together with communities and other partners, we focus on priorities that deliver win-win, sustainable solutions for people and nature.
Unlock the power of ACTIVE™ Community Engagement and create meaningful relationships with local communities for successful conservation outcomes. See how our workshops, retreats, and customized consulting services can help.
The Noloholo Environmental Center is the only education and training facility of its kind in northern Tanzania – and will soon become Africa’s first center of excellence for holistic conservation.
Our holistic approach to conservation is grounded in a set of overarching themes that we integrate across all of our programs.
As big cats fight to survive, it’s clear that the futures of lions and humans are intricately intertwined. Lion conservation is both a story of big cats and the people who live alongside them. Hear tales from the frontlines.
Watch to learn how we partner with communities to create a world where Africa’s people and wildlife thrive in vibrant, healthy landscapes.
In African People & Wildlife’s new strategic plan, we share our bold vision to drive effective, measurable, and lasting outcomes for people and nature over the next decade – both in Tanzania and beyond.
Our essential framework – created in partnership with the National Geographic Society – advances meaningful solutions for engaging communities in conservation.
Two teams of APW-backed Community Game Scouts triumphed in the recent international Wildlife Ranger Challenge, a 21km race carrying 22kg in gear across Africa's incredible landscapes.
Ultimately, when rural communities are empowered to manage and benefit from their natural resources, the impacts ripple far beyond the boundaries of their villages.
Recovering and stabilizing populations of key wildlife species, including the African lion and the fringe-eared oryx
Improved income retention, education, and employment opportunities in support of greater gender equality
Greater tolerance for living with wildlife, including in landscapes with previously high levels of conflict
Improved monitoring of critical grasslands and increased habitat protection efforts by communities