Empowers Africa

Empowers Africa www.empowersafrica.org

Empowers Africa supports programs in the area of education, healthcare, small business development, wildlife protection and land conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Today, on International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women protecting Africa’s wild places.As an organisation run...
03/08/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women protecting Africa’s wild places.

As an organisation run entirely by women, it gives us so much pride to see women stepping into roles once rarely open to them: leading safaris, protecting wildlife on the frontlines, and guiding the next generation of conservation leaders.

But conservation is also sustained by the countless women working behind the scenes, from caregivers to community leaders whose dedication helps keep both communities and ecosystems thriving.

Their leadership and strength reminds us of something powerful: uplifting women is integral to the success and future of Africa.

Join us as we celebrate the courage, resilience, and leadership of the women protecting Africa’s people, wildlife, and wild places. 🌿

The newly released 2025 Regional Mammal Red List confirms that leopards in South Africa remain classified as Vulnerable,...
01/31/2026

The newly released 2025 Regional Mammal Red List confirms that leopards in South Africa remain classified as Vulnerable, with a continued declining population trend. While their status has not changed since 2016, this update reinforces that the cats are still facing ongoing threats and sustained, evidence-based conservation remains essential.

We are so proud to support the , whose long-term research and data contributions helped inform this regional assessment. Their incredible, on the ground work also ensures that conservation decisions are grounded in real science and truly make a difference.

Thank you to all the experts and partners involved in the updated list. 🐆

We were saddened to hear of the death of Craig, Amboseli’s legendary super tusker elephant, who died peacefully on Janua...
01/04/2026

We were saddened to hear of the death of Craig, Amboseli’s legendary super tusker elephant, who died peacefully on January 3, 2026 from natural causes. He was 54 years old.
 
Super tuskers are bull elephants whose tusks weigh 45kg or 100lbs+ each, and are exceptionally rare. They represent a genetic legacy that has survived decades of pressure from poaching and habitat loss, and in the process have become powerful ambassadors for conservation. The exceptional work of organizations like , and has ensured that not only Craig, but an entire ecosystem, has had a chance to thrive. 
 
Our Chair, Krista Krieger, last visited Amboseli in 2020 to see some of these incredible super tuskers. Her visit reinforced for all of us why protecting these bulls (and the community-led conservation that keeps them safe) matters so deeply.
 
Craig’s life is a true reminder of what sustained protection and conservation efforts make possible, and how urgent it is to keep doing the work. 
 
RIP Craig – you were truly a legend. 

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12/19/2025

ABC News’ Last Lands: South Africa is now streaming on Hulu, Disney+, and ABC News Live ! The episode examines the surge in rhino poaching in South Africa and the systems behind the deadly trade of rhino horn.

Congratulations and deepest thanks to Bob Woodruff, the entire ABC News team, and the creatives behind the lens, including Victor Ordonez (Senior Producer), Mack Woodruff and Keenan Ferguson (Director of Photography). We are also incredibly proud to share that our Executive Director and Board Chair, Krista Krieger, is credited as a Producer on the episode!

The film also features the extraordinary work of Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary, rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned rhinos and giving them a second chance.

Watch the trailer, stream the episode, and share it - because the more people understand what’s at stake, the harder it becomes to look away.

The episode is also available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGIjjYhQFM8

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