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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
Check back soon for events happening in 2025!
Past Events
The Wildlife Ranger Challenge
September 21, 2024
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. Once again, APW-support Community Game Scouts won the 2024 race and plan to participate in 2025. Join us next year!
Webinar | Coexistence Across Continents: Yamat Lengai and Taylor Rabe with Marcia Marsh
July 16, 2024
Revisit this insightful exchange exploring the dynamic and often challenging relationship between humans and wildlife. Recorded on July 16, 2024, this webinar features two women making strides in conservation: Yamat Lengai Shinini, who has grown from a Maasai girl fearing lions to leading efforts to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in Tanzania, and Taylor Rabe, Conservation Nation’s inaugural Fellow who is reshaping perceptions about wolves in the Greater Yellowstone region.
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 76 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.
