Africa

Faces of Conservation

People Making a Difference in Africa

Conserving nature requires people. That's why we’d like you to meet some of the people who help advance our ambitious goals or who benefit from our conservation work in Africa. New features are added regularly, so please check back often.

Hear from Our Team
David Banks closeupDavid Banks © Anand Mishra/TNC
David's Dispatches

Africa director David Banks shares field experiences and views on conservation in his column. Follow David

Fred Kihara picks tea_215x143The Nature Conservancy's Fred Kihara (right) chips in to help pick tea during a tour of the upper Tana River watershed, Kenya. © Tim Tear/TNC
People Behind the Projects

Hear from members of our team as they discuss the challenges and benefits of conservation work in Africa. Meet our team  

Hear from Local People
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Nolmekigi Lengilili

Nolmekiji's story shows how conservation in Kenya's northern rangelands has empowered women. Hear from Nolmekigi

Ramadhan Kasim_215x143.jpgRamadhan Kasim is a young fisherman who lives along Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania. © TNC
Ramadhan Kasim

Ramadhan discusses the challenges of family planning and making a living as a fisherman on Lake Tanganyika. Watch video

Susan Kabiwa-Nturama 215x143Susan Kabiwa-Nturama lives in western Tanzania. © Ami Vitale
Susan Kabiwa-Nturama

"Life is harder," says Susan, whose story exemplifies why we're integrating health and conservation in Tanzania. Hear more

Hear from Our Partners, Volunteers and Supporters
Alex Piel_215x143Alex Piel, co-director of the Ugalla Primate Project. Photo courtesy of Alex Piel/Ugalla Primate Project
Tanzania: Tracking Chimpanzees

Researcher Alex Piel reports from Tanzania on a new study that's guiding chimpanzee conservation. Hear from Alex

Rhino Cool Gifts ExploreRhinoceros © Suzi Eszterhas
Wanted: Asian Voice for Endangered Rhino

"Rhino horn demand is being fueled by con artists," says Africa Council member Kenneth K. Coe. Hear from Ken

Matt Brown and Jennifer Chin_215x143Conservation Director Matt Brown with Jennifer Chin. © Jennifer Chin
Tanzania: Partners in Conservation

Volunteer Jennifer Chin helps a key Tanzanian conservation partner enhance its operations. Hear from Jennifer

kafue fire thumb_215x143Kafue fire team observes smoke across the Nkala River from Ngoma forest, Zambia. © Dave Campbell/USFS
Zambia: Learning about Burning

Dave Campbell, a Forest Service ranger, discusses our partnership to improve fire management at Kafue National Park. Hear from Dave

scott jurek france race_215x143Scott Jurek racing in France. © Daniel Lengaigne
Scott Jurek: Running Wild

Ultramarathoner Scott Jurek blogs about running, Team Nature, and raising funds for Kenya's people and wildlife. See Scott's posts

Africa: GBM 215x143TNC helped GBM identify through watershed demonstration exercises the most ecologically important watersheds, areas where GBM could make the biggest difference in terms of people's lives. © Adam Whelchel (TNC)
Kenya: Green Belt Partnership

Adam Whelchel discusses our expanding partnership with Kenya's Green Belt Movement. Hear from Adam

Byrd thumb2_215x143The Conservancy's Caroline Byrd and daughter with Maasai wildlife scouts in Tanzania. © Caroline Byrd/TNC
Tanzania: Mentoring Scouts

Caroline Byrd shares stories and photos from her work mentoring community wildlife scouts and rangers. Hear from Caroline

AdamWhelchel 215wAdam Whelchel with Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement © Adam Whelchel/The Nature Conservancy
Kenya: Sharing Ideas with Wangari Maathai

Adam Whelchel's fellowship took him from Connecticut to Kenya to talk water with Green Belt Movement founder Wangari Maathai. Hear from Adam

Roger Milliken, Jr. in Africa 215x143Roger Milliken, Jr. is the Chairman of the Board of The Nature Conservancy. © TNC
Africa: A New Era for People and Wildlife

Chairman of the Board Roger Milliken Jr. gets an up-close look at bull elephants, Samburu warriors and the future of the Conservancy. Hear from Roger

Claire Campbell 215wClaire Campbell posed with a baby rhino © Claire Campbell
Claire Campbell's Travel Journal

"I couldn’t have asked for a better experience to deepen my love of Africa," says supporter Claire Campbell in her photo journal. View slideshow

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Photo Special Features TabLion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

Arden OConnor 215x143Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

Nature Matters

Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos

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