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Mark your calendars for upcoming events happening around the world that promise engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and meaningful connections within the African People & Wildlife community.
We also welcome requests for speakers if you would like someone from our team to share their knowledge and expertise.
Upcoming Events
World Giraffe Day | Virtual Premiere of Sentinels of Engaruka
June 21, 2026 | Virtual Event on YouTube
You're invited to the virtual premiere of Sentinels of Engaruka, a new documentary about balance, resilience, and the shared future of people and wildlife in Tanzania’s Rift Valley. Told through the voices of community members and directed by award-winning Tanzanian filmmaker Hans Cosmas Ngoteya, this 30-minute story invites viewers into the lives of Maasai pastoralists and the endangered giraffes that have stood as sentinels for generations.
Join the waitlist on YouTube now!
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge
September 2026 | Tanzania and Worldwide
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge, empowered by Tusk, is the world’s largest celebration of solidarity, support, and fundraising for the ranger profession. More than 100 teams of rangers spanning the African continent compete every year in a series of challenges through June-September, culminating in a coordinated 21km race across their respective protected areas.
Past Events
18th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA18)
May 6-9, 2024 | Arusha, Tanzania
CBA18 brought together practitioners, grassroots representatives, local and national government planners, policymakers and donors working at all levels and scales to discuss how we can drive ambition for a climate-resilient future. We were proud to serve as a co-host for the Conference in partnership with the International Institute for Environment and Development.
Together, let us champion the empowerment of rural communities, unlocking the transformative potential of their natural resources and fostering a world that thrives in harmony with nature.
Neovitus Sianga, Community Conservation and Environment Director
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History
APW was co-founded in 2005 by Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld and Charles Trout with a mission to create win-win solutions for people and wildlife in Tanzania.
Impact Summary
Our programs positively impact 80 communities in 6 critical conservation landscapes across northern Tanzania.
Where We Work
Tanzania is one of the world’s greatest centers of large mammal biodiversity.
