African People & Wildlife 2023 Annual Report

Thought Leadership and Internal Reports

Giant Footsteps Forward

Apr
8
2024

Step into the world of African People & Wildlife with our latest annual report, a testament to the strides we've taken in 2023 and the impactful work we've accomplished with partner communities.

In 2023, our focus on community-driven conservation yielded remarkable results. Through initiatives like Warriors for Wildlife, we made significant strides in mitigating conflicts with elephants and other species around Ngorongoro. Our work with the Tanzania National Parks Authority continued to take root, leading to innovative approaches in rangeland management and wildlife conservation in Mkomazi and Mikumi.

As you delve into our report, you'll witness the impact of your support and the collective effort that has shaped our achievements across all of our conservation landscapes. We're grateful for your continued support and invite you to join us in celebrating the paths we're forging toward a brighter future for vital ecosystems, rural communities, and African wildlife.

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2023 Annual Report for African People & Wildlife
2023 Annual Report for African People & Wildlife
2023 Annual Report for African People & Wildlife
2023 Annual Report for African People & Wildlife
2023 Annual Report for African People & Wildlife
2023 Annual Report for African People & Wildlife
2023 Annual Report for African People & Wildlife

Key Takeaways

Frontline Conservation Action

Our team took proactive steps to tackle human-wildlife conflict, especially with rising elephant clashes in Ngorongoro and Greater Lake Natron and an uptick in lion observations in West Kilimanjaro. A growing force of Warriors for Wildlife saved the lives of an estimated 58 carnivores in 2023.

Lion cubs play in the grass
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Laly Lichtenfeld/African People & Wildlife
Lion cubs play in the grass

Women on the Rise

African People & Wildlife continues to empower rural and Indigenous women through beekeeping, in addition to mentoring young women in conservation with hands-on training, as part of creating a sustainable future for communities and wildlife with female leadership.

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Women beekeeper during training
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Emily Paul/African People & Wildlife
Women beekeeper during training

Making Room for Wildlife

We expanded community-driven and sustainable rangeland management in 2023, benefiting both wildlife and livestock. Our team collaborated with new villages and government to support climate-adaptive management with a focus on inclusion and local governance.

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Oryx in the grass
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Ken Coe
Oryx in the grass

I’m filled with gratitude for your continued support and inspired by the elephant-sized steps we’ve taken since 2005. Together, we will continue to chart new paths toward a better future for the landscapes, people, and wildlife that have left tracks on our hearts.

Laly L. Lichtenfeld, Ph.D.
Co-founder and CEO