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.
Why You Should Care About the Congo Basin
At the northeastern corner of the world’s second-largest rainforest, the forest is a lifeline for local people and wildlife. It’s also a lifeline for the planet.

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Reviving Royal Traditions: This Faro Community Finds New Ways to Live with Wildlife
As Lamido (hereditary king) of Tchamba, His Eminence Youkouda Abdoulaye Koeranga walks, talks, and sits with the confidence of a man who believes fate is on his side. For more than two centuries, his… 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.