The Right Tools. Ready in Time.
Across Tanzania, local coexistence teams respond when elephants approach farms and homes. Your gift helps put transport, training, and proven deterrent tools in their hands before the next conflict begins.
We protect wildlife, invest in people, and restore balance to Africa’s vital ecosystems.
Our Mission
Africa’s wild places impact the health of our Earth. We work to conserve iconic species like elephants and lions, uplift the communities who live alongside them, and preserve the landscapes they all share.
Our Priorities
We recognize the deep linkages between people, wildlife, and the diverse ecosystems they call home. Together with communities and other partners, we focus on priorities that deliver win-win, sustainable solutions for people and nature.
Land and Water
Wildlife
People
Building Connections with ACTIVE Community Engagement
Unlock the power of ACTIVE Community Engagement and create meaningful relationships with local communities for successful conservation outcomes. See how our workshops, retreats, and customized consulting services can help.
A Regional Center of Conservation Innovation
The Noloholo Environmental Center is the only education and training facility of its kind in northern Tanzania – and will soon become Africa’s first center of excellence for holistic conservation.
We Address Some of Our World’s Most Pressing Challenges
Our holistic approach to conservation is grounded in a set of overarching themes that we integrate across all of our programs.
Explore Our Work
Finding the Balance for Communities and Nature
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Watch to learn how we partner with communities to create a world where Africa’s people and wildlife thrive in vibrant, healthy landscapes.
Annual Reports & Strategic Plan
Explore our bold vision and journey to drive effective, measurable, and lasting outcomes for people and nature. Access our digital library to view and download APW publications, including past annual reports.
Community, Conservation, and Collaboration
Our essential framework – created in partnership with the National Geographic Society – advances meaningful solutions for engaging communities in conservation.
Discover What's New
Tanzanian Conservationist Elvis Kisimir Honored With Diane Skinner Award for Unsung Heroes
APW proudly announces that Elvis Kisimir, Human-Wildlife Coexistence Senior Program Officer, has been named a recipient of the Diane Skinner Award for Unsung Heroes in Conservation.
Standing Together: APW’s Top 10 Highlights of 2025
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In 2025, progress showed up in unexpected ways. These ten highlights capture how years of shared effort are adding up to meaningful change across Tanzania.
Discover Tanzania with Safaris that Give Back to Conservation
Experience Tanzania in a way few travelers ever do. You can see conservation behind the scenes with a private safari tailored just for you.
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Our Impact
Rebounding Wildlife
Recovering and stabilizing populations of key wildlife species, including the African lion and the fringe-eared oryx
Empowered Women and Girls
Improved income retention, education, and employment opportunities in support of greater gender equality
Peaceful Coexistence
Greater tolerance for living with wildlife, including in landscapes with previously high levels of conflict
Resilient Landscapes
Improved monitoring of critical grasslands and increased habitat protection efforts by communities