Africa’s Voice for Wildlife
Africa’s Voice for Wildlife
We are an Africa-based global conservation organization protecting wildlife and their habitats as essential parts of a modern and prosperous Africa. We articulate a unique vision of African-led conservation, focusing on solutions that create opportunity for people — not at the expense of wildlife and their habitats, but because of them.
Our Closest Living Relative
Bonobos share 98.7 percent of our DNA. It’s fitting, then, that their fate is intertwined with ours—only a people-centered conservation approach can sustain them.

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Beyond Books: How Ilima’s School is Cultivating a Culture of Conservation
At eleven years old, Mboyo Elombe already has a few loves. The first is a love for the natural wealth that her village holds. Her second is school. And her third is the Bonobo.For the past three years… Read more
We’re working to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa.
Our multi-faceted approach ensures conservation strategies work for wildlife and people.