In 2022, a young man enrolled in a leadership program determined to bring positive change to the conservation landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But he was afraid. He was afraid that a perceived weakness on his part would prevent…
February 14th isn't just about romance; it's also World Bonobo Day, highlighting the plight of these fascinating and endangered primates. Often called the "forgotten apes," bonobos share a remarkable 98.7% of our DNA, making them our closest living…
The dense tropical rainforests of Maringa-Lopori-Wamba — a biodiversity hotspot in the Congo River Basin and critical habitat for endangered bonobos — are also a valuable income-generating resource for communities. Displaced by years of political…
In some countries around the world, women are still not equal to men in law. Yet, within these same countries, the very building blocks of society are driven by the immense amount of work done by women.
Struggling families are…
In the remote Bili-Uélé landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a new generation of conservation leaders is emerging—women who are not only mothers and caregivers but also protectors of Africa’s natural heritage.Among them is 30-year-old…
Get up close and personal with African wildlife via AWF’s camera traps—a popular technology used in ecological research and monitoring. It is also one of the methods that AWF and its partners employ when studying lesser-known species or monitoring…
There is greater biodiversity in Africa’s Albertine Rift region where Virunga National Park is located than in any other ecosystem in Africa. This richly diverse array of habitats is home to critical populations of the world’s last remaining…
In the lead-up to World Ranger Day, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) explores and celebrates the stories of selfless men and women who have committed their lives to ensuring wildlife and wild lands thrive while keeping people at the center of…
There’s more than one way to make a sandwich, especially if you like the crusts cut off and the finale triangle-shaped—ask any 5- to 7-year-old! Similarly, there’s more than one way to enter AWF’s Congo landscape in northwestern Democratic…