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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World Environment Day 2025: Africa’s Wild Spaces Deserve a Plastic-Free Future
As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, Africa’s unique wild landscapes—from the windswept savannas of Kenya to the dense rainforests of the Congo Basin—remind us of what’s at stake in the… 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.