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Africa
Faces of Conservation
People Making a Difference in Africa
Conserving nature requires people. That's why we’ve devoted a portion of our web site to recognizing some of the people who have helped advance the Conservancy’s ambitious goals across Africa. New features are added to this page regularly, so please come back to meet the people dedicated to protecting Africa's lands and waters.
What's New?
Green Belt Movement Partnership Expands to Encompass Watershed-Wide Planning
Adam Whelchel discusses his latest experiences working with the Green Belt Movement. Read more
Running Wild with Scott Jurek
Scott Jurek blogs about running with Team Nature and the lead-up to this June’s Safaricom Marathon, a fundraiser for conservation and communities in Kenya. See posts
Mentoring Wildlife Scouts
Caroline Byrd shares stories and photos from Tanzania where she's helping community rangers and scouts more effectively monitor and protect wildlife. Explore now
Meet More Conservationists
Uniting Conservation and Human Health in Tanzania
Kristen P. Patterson recounts how a human tragedy inspires her conservation work in Africa. Read more
David's Dispatches
Africa program director David Banks shares his experiences in the field and views on conservation in his ongoing column. Hear from David
Behind the Science
Conservation Director Matt Brown takes you behind the scenes to share the highs (local people) and lows (biting ants!) of working in Africa. Explore now
Kenya: Sharing Ideas with Wangari Maathai
Adam Whelchel's Conservancy fellowship took him from Connecticut to Kenya, where he talked water with Green Belt Movement founder Wangari Maathai. Read more
Africa: A New Era for People and Wildlife
Chairman of the Board Roger Milliken Jr. journeys to Africa and gets an up-close look at bull elephants, Samburu warriors and the future of the Conservancy. Learn more
Claire Campbell's Travel Journal
"I couldn’t have asked for a better experience to deepen my love of Africa." Read more from this Nature Conservancy supporter's travel journal. View slideshow
Catching Up with David Banks
Director David Banks discusses the Africa program's progress since launching in 2006, and where it still needs to go. Read the interview
Zambia: Life Along the Zambezi
Daniel White reflects on the Conservancy's work along the mighty Zambezi River — and shares a few of his best photos. Explore
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