Your donation to African People & Wildlife fuels wildlife conservation and nature-based solutions, from preventing human-wildlife conflict and restoring rangelands to empowering communities through education and sustainable livelihoods.
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.
African People & Wildlife uses sustainable and adaptive solutions to reduce the impacts of climate change while supporting the needs and rights of local communities.
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.
From Living Walls near Mikumi National Park to new beekeepers in Ngoley, our team has been driving programs forward in landscapes across Tanzania. See the latest updates and photos.
We brought together researchers from The Open University of Tanzania, the College of African Wildlife Management, and the Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism to examine the engagement of women in wildlife governance in Tanzania. See a summary of the findings.
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
