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07/10/2026

These magnificent big cats don’t just rule the savannah—they share it.

To keep the roar of the African lion alive, the African Wildlife Foundation works alongside local communities and frontline rangers, using tracking technology to ensure that human-wildlife coexistence is not just possible, but powerful.

Together, we’re ensuring Africa’s wild spaces thrive for generations to come.

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On World Teachers' Day, we celebrate Patrick Kiminza, a teacher and Wildlife Club Patron at Ngwata Comprehensive School ...
05/10/2026

On World Teachers' Day, we celebrate Patrick Kiminza, a teacher and Wildlife Club Patron at Ngwata Comprehensive School in Makueni County. Located near Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, his school is turning conservation lessons into real action through tree planting, clean-ups, educational visits and school projects that link conservation to livelihoods.

Through the Young Conservation Heroes project, African Wildlife Foundation and are equipping teachers and Wildlife Club Patrons with the skills and resources to inspire young conservation leaders.

What does it take to protect a place as extraordinary as Tiwai Island?In Sierra Leone, it takes more than protecting wil...
01/10/2026

What does it take to protect a place as extraordinary as Tiwai Island?

In Sierra Leone, it takes more than protecting wildlife and forests. It means building the skills and knowledge of the people who live alongside them, so local communities can help lead conservation for the long term.

At Tiwai Island, AWF is supporting local capacity in biodiversity conservation, helping strengthen the people and expertise needed to care for this important landscape.

Swipe through to explore Tiwai Island and the work underway and Read the full story here: https://www.awf.org/news/building-local-capacity-biodiversity-conservation-tiwai-island

What happens when creativity meets conservation?At Mbulia Comprehensive School in Kenya, Peace Wauda and her classmates ...
29/09/2026

What happens when creativity meets conservation?

At Mbulia Comprehensive School in Kenya, Peace Wauda and her classmates turned recycled plastic bottle caps into an elephant sculpture—and won top honours in the Shujaa Zone Competition.

Their project showed how young people can connect creativity, environmental action and care for the landscapes wildlife depends on.

Through the African Wildlife Foundation’s Young Conservation Champions Scholarship, Peace’s initiative became a step towards lasting conservation leadership. Investing in young people who live alongside critical ecosystems helps equip them to care for, advocate for and protect their natural heritage.

When young people have the opportunity to lead, communities and wildlife can thrive together.

Read the latest issue of Resilient Africa to learn how AWF is supporting the next generation of conservation leaders: Link in Bio

Conservation outcomes are shaped by the choices and opportunities available to people who live alongside forests and wil...
28/09/2026

Conservation outcomes are shaped by the choices and opportunities available to people who live alongside forests and wildlife.

In the Maringa-Lopori-Wamba landscape of the DRC, Nsembe Balombo built a more secure future for his family after receiving a micro-grant and training in business management, planning and decision-making. Three years later, his business capital had increased fivefold, helping him provide regular meals, healthcare and schooling for his children.

His story points to a wider lesson: investing in resilient livelihoods can strengthen community stewardship and help protect the ecosystems people depend on. As AWF Landscape Manager Julien Nkono puts it, “Conservation does not start with wildlife. It starts with people.”

Read Nsembe’s story: https://www.awf.org/news/nsembe-balombos-journey-investing-communities-build-resilience-and-protect-ecosystems-drc

In Rwanda, Mountain gorillas have surpassed 1,000 in the wild—a remarkable conservation milestone. Their future, however...
24/09/2026

In Rwanda, Mountain gorillas have surpassed 1,000 in the wild—a remarkable conservation milestone. Their future, however, depends on protecting the landscapes they need and working alongside the people who share those landscapes.

Habitat restoration and initiatives such as the Volcanoes Community Association Horticulture Hub are helping connect conservation with livelihoods and local enterprise.

This , we celebrate the gorillas and the people and partnerships helping secure their future.

Read more:
https://www.awf.org/news/beyond-gorillas-celebrating-kwita-izina-and-building-future-conservation

22/09/2026

Black rhinos or white rhinos—which one would you recognise?
White rhinos are social grazers with wide lips, while black rhinos are more solitary browsers with hooked upper lips. Both are grey, both are remarkable, and both help shape Africa’s ecosystems.

Did you know that Africa’s black and white rhinos are neither truly black nor white?Their names reflect differences in t...
22/09/2026

Did you know that Africa’s black and white rhinos are neither truly black nor white?

Their names reflect differences in their feeding habits and physical features. White rhinos have wide, square lips suited to grazing on open savannah grasses, while black rhinos have hooked upper lips that help them pick leaves, twigs, and fruit from bushes.

White rhinos are generally more social and can weigh up to 2,500 kilograms. Black rhinos are faster, more solitary, and protective of their personal space. Yet both species play an important role as ecosystem engineers.

This , let’s protect the rhinos that help shape and sustain Africa’s landscapes.

Long before modern conservation models were written into textbooks, traditional African wisdom was already practicing th...
18/09/2026

Long before modern conservation models were written into textbooks, traditional African wisdom was already practicing them.

Swipe through to explore 5 timeless African proverbs that remind us of a fundamental truth: true conservation isn’t about managing nature, it’s about learning how to live in harmony with it.

Which slide resonated with you the most? Drop the number in the comments!

16/09/2026

High above 3,000 metres in Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains lives the Walia ibex—an iconic species found nowhere else on Earth.
With fewer than 400 remaining in the wild, its future depends on science, strong national leadership and the involvement of communities living alongside its habitat. In partnership with the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority, the African Wildlife Foundation supported the development of Ethiopia’s first Walia Ibex Recovery and Conservation Strategy and Action Plan, providing a roadmap for the species’ recovery from 2026 to 2035.
At the edge of the cliff, the Walia ibex endures. So do those working to protect it.

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