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June 3, 2026
Katy Teson at African People & Wildlife
African People & Wildlife
June 3, 2026
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Where Giraffes Follow the Rain

Watch Sentinels of Engaruka, a giraffe conservation film from Tanzania premiering on YouTube for World Giraffe Day. Learn about Masai giraffes, Maasai pastoralists, and the savannas they share.

March 17, 2026
Katy Teson at African People & Wildlife
African People & Wildlife
March 17, 2026
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Spring Field Report: A Conservation Hero Steps Into the Spotlight

Recognition for a longtime conservation leader, new tools helping communities live safely with elephants, and women entrepreneurs expanding their honey-based businesses. Read the latest updates from African People & Wildlife’s programs across Tanzania.

March 13, 2026
Katy Teson at African People & Wildlife
African People & Wildlife
March 13, 2026
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Elvis Kisimir Named Unsung Hero in Conservation

African People & Wildlife's Elvis Kisimir has been named a recipient of the Diane Skinner Award for the Unsung Hero in Conservation, recognizing sixteen years of community-led coexistence work in Tanzania.

African People & Wildlife
March 6, 2026
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Give to Gain: Opening Doors for Women and Girls in Conservation

Thirty years ago, women were rarely seen in conservation leadership. Today, women across Tanzania are helping guide decisions about land, wildlife, and community livelihoods. This International Women’s Day reflection shares why opening doors for women and girls strengthens conservation for everyone.

December 15, 2025
Katy Teson at African People & Wildlife
African People & Wildlife
December 15, 2025
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Standing Together: APW’s Top 10 Highlights of 2025

In 2025, progress showed up in unexpected ways, from quieter nights for families to new paths opening for elephants and lions. These ten highlights capture how years of shared effort are adding up to meaningful change across Tanzania.

December 8, 2025
Laly Lichtenfeld, Ph.D.
African People & Wildlife
December 8, 2025
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20 Years of Impact: Looking Ahead to 20 Years More

In this final part of our anniversary reflections, take a look back at APW’s beginnings and get a forward view of the shared commitments and community partnerships shaping the next twenty years.