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Conserving Northern Tanzania’s Large Carnivores
Northern Tanzania is home to some of Africa’s most threatened populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and African wild dogs. All three of Tanzania’s big cats are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, while African wild dogs are classified as Endangered.

Celebrating Top Highlights from 2021
As an unforgettable year draws to a close, African People & Wildlife is proud to share some of our key highlights from 2021. These conservation wins represent the collective impact of our team, supporters, partners, colleagues in conservation, and fellow community members. Together, we are creating a brighter and more resilient future for Africa’s people, wildlife, and the wildlands they call home.

‘Tarangire: Our Heritage, Our Future’ Film Brings the National Park Experience to Tanzania’s Youth
On October 22, 2021, a group of Tanzanian youth experienced the beauty and wonder of Tarangire National Park for the first time – through film. African People & Wildlife (APW) premiered ‘Tarangire: Our Heritage, Our Future’ at Regalz Cinemaxx in Arusha, Tanzania following a period when its annual Tarangire National Park trips for rural youth were paused due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Champions of Mother Earth
One female leader can change her community—and the world. In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re sharing six stories about female leaders who have unleashed their potential and ignited lasting change—thriving together with wildlife.

Stories of Resilience from 2020
This year has also shown us the power of nature’s resilience and the strength of the human spirit. When we join forces, lift each other up, and fight onward with determination together, we can achieve amazing things – even in the most difficult times.

Why We Need More Black African Women in Conservation
While my career in conservation is an amazing experience, the journey that led me here has not been a smooth path. I have suffered from gender, age, tribal, and racial discrimination.
