Discover an untold story of resilience, hope, and the power of community-driven conservation.
As climate change disrupts the rhythms of the landscape, the Maasai people residing in Tanzania’s Engaruka Valley must adapt to sustain their livelihoods in balance with nature. Like the giraffes that roam these same lands, navigating pathways to survival comes with unforeseen challenges and promising opportunities for coexistence.
About the Film
"Twiga: Sentinels of Engaruka" is a captivating 30-minute documentary that follows a population of endangered giraffes and the Maasai community in the Engaruka Valley, which serves as a vital wildlife connector in northern Tanzania. As giraffes face threats like habitat fragmentation and degradation, pastoralists face related challenges moving across communal rangelands to pursue green and healthy pastures.
In the search for conservation solutions, you’ll be introduced to a young Maasai woman serving as a community rangeland monitor who works to combat the challenges threatening the valley she calls home – and all its inhabitants.
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The Team Behind "Twiga"
The film is being produced by African People & Wildlife (APW) and Ngoteya Wild in collaboration with local communities and conservationists. Ngoteya Wild is an award-winning Tanzanian production house that seeks to tell stories that will impact and positively promote the protection of the world’s natural resources.
Founded in Tanzania in 2005, APW works hand in hand with communities and other partners to create a healthier and more sustainable world—protecting wildlife, investing in people, and restoring balance to Africa’s vital ecosystems like the Engaruka Valley.