African People & Wildlife 2021 Annual Report

Thought Leadership and Internal Reports

Reaching New Horizons

May
19
2022
Our 2021 Annual Report looks back on a year filled with stories of nature's resilience, the undaunted human spirit, and the collective ingenuity of our partnerships.

The sight of a bull elephant on the African horizon is a breathtaking reminder of nature’s prowess. But today, nature needs us to act. Across Africa, vast savannas are shrinking and fragmenting. In Tanzania, the daily realities of climate change are visible and deeply felt by both people and wildlife. In 2021, drought conditions and more unpredictable rainfall across our conservation landscapes brought renewed urgency to our work.

Our team and collective energy have emerged bolder and stronger from the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. We could not have succeeded without you: our dedicated supporters, partners, and colleagues in conservation.

Annual Report 2021 Cover Image with Elephant
Annual Report 2021 Cover Image with Elephant
Annual Report 2021 Cover Image with Elephant
Annual Report 2021 Cover Image with Elephant
Annual Report 2021 Cover Image with Elephant
Annual Report 2021 Cover Image with Elephant
Annual Report 2021 Cover Image with Elephant

Key Takeaways

Increasing Freedom to Move

We're taking steps to identify vital land connectivity by tracking the changing movements of giraffes, lions, oryx, zebra, and elephants. By preserving key wildlands and corridors, we will help wildlife adapt to a changing climate.

Herd of zebra in Tarangire
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Laly Lichtenfeld
Herd of zebra in Tarangire

Protecting a Majestic Presence

Elephant abundance increased dramatically in our focus area in 2021, continuing a three-year trend of more frequent elephant sightings. While this is welcome news, more elephants raise the potential for conflict with people.

Two elephants in the river
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Laly Lichtenfeld
Two elephants in the river

Breaking Gender Barriers

Launched in 2021, our African Women in Conservation Initiative unleashes the power of women and girls through conservation programs, employment opportunities, internships, and youth activities.

Sharifa, a woman in conservation in Tanzania
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African People & Wildlife
Sharifa, a woman in conservation in Tanzania

Now is a time of unprecedented opportunity to lead an inclusive and sustainable conservation movement in Africa. We will embrace this moment to bring Indigenous communities, government agencies, NGOs, and conservationists together to protect our wild heritage for the benefit of all.

Alais Morindat, ACTIVE Program Manager