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Bush Fire in Chyulu
One of the best and worst things about living in Africa as an expatriate is the speed at which the unexpected happens. Just going to the shops, out of nowhere I was faced with a tribunal of very young Muslim girls curious about Muzungus (white people). They had...
Tanzania's Elephants Receive a Reprieve as Ivory Trade Proposal is Withdrawn
African Wildlife Foundation commends Tanzanian government's decision to withdraw CITES proposal to sell ivory stockpile
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The Maasai School was dangerously dilapidated.
The school formerly located on Manyara Ranch was dilapidated, having seen no physical maintenance or repair in more than 20 years. Its buildings were shabby and lacking electricity and a proper water-distribution system.
Additionally, the school itself was located in an important wildlife corridor, which meant...
Did you know?
All wildebeest populations have declined except those in the Serengeti.
Reason #37 to get involved
The Sekute Conservation Area has resulted in increased education and conservation in the region. With your support AWF can create more success stories like this one.
Reason #40 to get involved
Once on the path to extinction, today the rhino population is steadily growing in secured sanctuaries. Continued recovery of this endangered species requires aid to protect it from poachers.
Reason #11 to get involved
Wildlife corridors allow migratory species, like the wildebeest and zebra, to roam safely. Without intervention, these free spaces are threatened by increasing development and agriculture.
Reason #85 to get involved
AWF works with a host of partners on issues ranging from climate change to land conservation. Projects like Kolo Hills REDD+ are examples of our continued success working with partners.
Reason #21 to get involved
African Wildlife Foundation is devoted entirely to, and ever-present in, African wildlife conservation and sustainable development—recognizing and responding to critical threats in a multifaceted way. Help all of Africa, the wildlife, the communities, and the future.
Reason #50 to get involved
Fewer than 900 mountain gorillas exist today. They live in areas suffering from the effects of civil war, poverty, poaching, and disease. Help fund efforts that include protecting gorilla habitats and keeping peace between locals and wildlife.
Reason #53 to get involved
With loss of habitat and prey, carnivores—like cheetahs and wild dogs—are hunting community livestock. As a result, farmers are forced to kill these species. African Wildlife Foundation needs support training scouts and funding bomas to protect livestock as well as negotiating buffer zones for wildlife.
Reason #82 to get involved
Adapting to their recent human neighbors, vervet monkeys steal food and raid crops. As a result, humans mass-poison the monkeys to defend their food sources. Help is needed to establish a buffer zone so both humans and monkeys can coexist.
Reason #3 to get involved
AWF is fostering new and innovative solutions to the problems posed by a rapidly developing Africa which remains home to vulnerable and endangered species.
Sam Delves into Kenyan Culture
So we have now left the direct training part of the program and are now in what I think of as the go-around-asking-people-for-interesting-things-to-do phase.
This is basically is a time where we are in the HQ and have the freedom to more deeply explore different areas of AWF’s work. I’m also catching up on reading: Every time I think I have gotten a grip...
Did you know?
Deforestation affects Africa at twice the global average.
Land for Livestock
Livestock is a vital livelihood for people in West Africa. So is farming.
As competition over land and natural resources grows, pressure on protected areas and biodiversity...
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Lions face violence from local pastoralists.
Lion populations across Africa face many threats to their continued existence. Habitat loss, disease, and violence all threaten the future of these majestic predators. In the Maasai Steppe Heartland, lions are often targeted for death after killing livestock or scaring local pastoralists. As a result, lion...
Reason #40 to get involved
Once on the path to extinction, today the rhino population is steadily growing in secured sanctuaries. Continued recovery of this endangered species requires aid to protect it from poachers.
Reason #50 to get involved
Fewer than 900 mountain gorillas exist today. They live in areas suffering from the effects of civil war, poverty, poaching, and disease. Help fund efforts that include protecting gorilla habitats and keeping peace between locals and wildlife.
Reason #3 to get involved
AWF is fostering new and innovative solutions to the problems posed by a rapidly developing Africa which remains home to vulnerable and endangered species.
Reason #11 to get involved
Wildlife corridors allow migratory species, like the wildebeest and zebra, to roam safely. Without intervention, these free spaces are threatened by increasing development and agriculture.
Reason #85 to get involved
AWF works with a host of partners on issues ranging from climate change to land conservation. Projects like Kolo Hills REDD+ are examples of our continued success working with partners.
Reason #82 to get involved
Adapting to their recent human neighbors, vervet monkeys steal food and raid crops. As a result, humans mass-poison the monkeys to defend their food sources. Help is needed to establish a buffer zone so both humans and monkeys can coexist.
Reason #53 to get involved
With loss of habitat and prey, carnivores—like cheetahs and wild dogs—are hunting community livestock. As a result, farmers are forced to kill these species. African Wildlife Foundation needs support training scouts and funding bomas to protect livestock as well as negotiating buffer zones for wildlife.
Reason #21 to get involved
African Wildlife Foundation is devoted entirely to, and ever-present in, African wildlife conservation and sustainable development—recognizing and responding to critical threats in a multifaceted way. Help all of Africa, the wildlife, the communities, and the future.
Did you know?
Africa will bear the brunt of negative impacts from climate change.
Nasaroni Village Bank
Access to financial credit remains a roadblock to economic opportunities.
Pastoralist communities in East Africa rely heavily on livestock as a means to accumulate wealth....
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A Glimpse of Manyara Ranch Primary School
Our final “day” in Tarangire was really just a drive out of the park, then on to Manyara Ranch and the affiliated primary school, before finishing up at Gibbs Farm, a resort (the only appropriate word, if you ask me) aka eco-lodge where we would be...
Featured Projects
Drastic measures must be taken to mitigate climate change in Africa.
In Africa, achieving long-term conservation requires the often-competing demands of wildlife defense, pastoralism, agricultural industry, energy use, and forest protection. Nowhere is this truer than in Central Tanzania. And, with climate change predicted to impact Africa more than...
Reason #11 to get involved
Wildlife corridors allow migratory species, like the wildebeest and zebra, to roam safely. Without intervention, these free spaces are threatened by increasing development and agriculture.
Reason #85 to get involved
AWF works with a host of partners on issues ranging from climate change to land conservation. Projects like Kolo Hills REDD+ are examples of our continued success working with partners.
Reason #82 to get involved
Adapting to their recent human neighbors, vervet monkeys steal food and raid crops. As a result, humans mass-poison the monkeys to defend their food sources. Help is needed to establish a buffer zone so both humans and monkeys can coexist.
Reason #53 to get involved
With loss of habitat and prey, carnivores—like cheetahs and wild dogs—are hunting community livestock. As a result, farmers are forced to kill these species. African Wildlife Foundation needs support training scouts and funding bomas to protect livestock as well as negotiating buffer zones for wildlife.
Reason #21 to get involved
African Wildlife Foundation is devoted entirely to, and ever-present in, African wildlife conservation and sustainable development—recognizing and responding to critical threats in a multifaceted way. Help all of Africa, the wildlife, the communities, and the future.
Reason #3 to get involved
AWF is fostering new and innovative solutions to the problems posed by a rapidly developing Africa which remains home to vulnerable and endangered species.
Reason #50 to get involved
Fewer than 900 mountain gorillas exist today. They live in areas suffering from the effects of civil war, poverty, poaching, and disease. Help fund efforts that include protecting gorilla habitats and keeping peace between locals and wildlife.
