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The youth are the leaders of today and it important to engage them in every possible way to ensure that they are aware of the dire situation on the ground when it comes to the poaching crisis in Africa.In a span of two days, AWF has already managed…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2023) — The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is pleased to join members of the Multinational Species Coalition in supporting the Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Reauthorization (WILD) Act. The WILD Act was…

WASHINGTON, D.C. AND NAIROBI, KENYA (November 15, 2021) – African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) expressed support today for the updated Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021 (END 2.0),…

In the heart of Zimbabwe’s expansive Muzarabani District, bordering Mozambique, Missy Muchadei’s passion for conservation was ignited by the harsh realities of human-wildlife conflict. Born in 2004, Muchadei’s immersion into conservation stemmed…

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is making significant progress in mitigating Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) in the Kidepo landscape, Uganda. In collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), AWF trained and equipped 80 Community…

The Bagyeli, one of Cameroon's oldest Indigenous groups, have a deep-rooted connection to the forests of the Southern Region. Known as the "guardians of the forest" due to their intimate knowledge of and dependence on non-timber forest products …

In the lead-up to World Ranger Day, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) highlights the indispensable role of rangers and community scouts in safeguarding Africa's wildlife and wild lands. These dedicated individuals are the first line of defense,…

AWF President Challenges International Community to Step Up Stronger Enforcement as Follow-up to Public Event NAIROBI, Kenya, July 21, 2011--Twenty-two years after the Kenyan government conducted the world's first public ivory…

Earlier this week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the latest iteration of the sixth assessment report, titled the AR6 Synthesis Report. At a time where people around the world are experiencing the adverse effects…

“Evidence from our work shows that we can win this war.” — AWF President Kaddu SebunyaThe African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is doubling down on our commitment to support African governments and local communities to fight the threat of poaching…

For the seventh year in a row, the African Wildlife Foundation has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the largest independent evaluator of charities in the United States. Charity Navigator evaluates over 5,300 charities and only 45…

Fewer than 1% of Charities Receive This Exceptional DesignationWASHINGTON, D.C. September 27, 2011 -- African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) proudly announces that it has received the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for an almost…

AWF Ranked Amongst Top 1% of Charities Receiving This Eminent Designation WASHINGTON, DC, June 5, 2012 -- African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is proud to announce that it has received the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the…

NAIROBI, KENYA AND WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 3, 2022) – African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) announced today that it has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, due to its strong financial health,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. AND NAIROBI, KENYA (September 13, 2021) – Governments, international institutions, and NGOs are demanding more attention on global solutions for biodiversity loss in places where human activity is encroaching on natural landscapes…