🐘 Elephants are nature's gardeners. They play a critical role in ecosystem engineering and maintaining the rich biodiversity of places like the Ngorongoro landscape. But they can also be four-ton garden pests to people who plant crops for their household income and nutrition! 🌽 🚨 For the next 2 weeks, we're raising funds to cover the costs of Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Kits, which offer proven tools to end crop raiding WITHOUT harming elephants. Can you help us reach our goal to distribute kits in 4 villages? Tap the link in our bio to make a secure online donation today! #saveelephants #humanwildlifeconflict #coexistence

🌟 Our 2022 Annual Report is here! 🌟 Discover stories of remarkable communities and incredible animals driving our conservation efforts across Tanzania, and explore the latest impact stats, financials, and our ambitious plans for the year ahead. Access a digital copy now by tapping the link in our bio. 📷: Laly Lichtenfeld/African People & Wildlife #leopard #leopardconservation #leopardsofinstagram #bigcats #bigcatconservation #wildlifeconservation #communityconservation #coexistence #livingwithwildlife

💧📏🚫 We recently installed a rain gauge at Kangala Primary School, which was the perfect opportunity for the wildlife club to learn how to monitor precipitation. By paying attention to local weather variability, students know they must be sensitive to water usage. Water conservation is critical for every community, especially those bearing the brunt of climate change. In recognition of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, will you take a closer look at your household water use and find a way to be more sustainable? 📷: Revocatus Magayane/African People & Wildlife #worlddaytocombatdesertificationanddrought #climatechange #waterconservation #droughtawareness #watersustainability

In fields of green, a tale to be told, Of an elephant, mighty and bold. With a trunk so strong, and ears so wide, Corn on the cob was its joy and pride. The farmer, perplexed, cried out in despair, "Oh, my precious crops, it's just not fair! This elephant's appetite, it knows no bounds, My cornfields, they've turned into battlegrounds!" . . . This poem (and photo!) may have been created by AI, but #humanelephantconflict is a very real problem that needs on-the-ground solutions. 🐘🌽 We support local communities to coexist with these towering giants using practical and effective interventions – and our team needs your support. Tap the 🔗 in our bio to help cover the cost of essential tools. #saveelephants #wildlifeconservation #africanelephant #coexistence

We're incredibly proud of all that our Warriors for Wildlife accomplished in 2022, from saving the lives of big cats to supporting local communities as they increase their tolerance for living with wildlife. ➡️ Get the full story in our annual report. Link in bio. #wildlifeconservation #communityconservation #coexistence #livingwithwildlife #wildlifewarrior #bigcatconservation

Did you know that a single #africanelephant can eat 300+ pounds of food per day and drink 40+ gallons of water? That means trouble for people trying to live and farm alongside elephants, especially in northern Tanzania where the vast majority of land is already shared between people and wildlife. Finding a balance in the Ngorongoro landscape isn’t simple, but our Warriors for Wildlife are making progress. Support #coexistence when you make a gift today! Tap the 🔗 in our bio to cover the cost of essential tools for human-elephant conflict mitigation. #elephant #saveelephants #wildlifeconservation #africanwildlife #humanwildlifeconflict #humanelephantconflict #humanelephantcoexistence #communityconservation

Shout out to friends like @savetheelephants and @honeyguide_tz for their work developing tools and resources for human-elephant coexistence! Sharing knowledge between organizations and communities is essential to creating win-win solutions for people and wildlife. 🤝 The interventions shown in these images — high-powered lights, chili bombs, and fireworks — are included in our Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Kits as ways to deter elephants from raiding crops without causing them harm. 🐘 Help us distribute these kits in villages around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area when you tap the link in our bio.

We believe in empowering local communities to peacefully coexist with elephants. 🐘👨🏾🐘👩🏾 Warriors for Wildlife like Sadikiel are crucial to success, as are the tools provided in our Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Kits. With your support, we can provide families with effective tools to protect their crops without causing harm to the giants of Ngorongoro. Will you join us? 🚨 Act now for elephants by tapping the link in our bio. 🚨 #elephant #saveelephants #wildlifeconservation #ngorongoroconservationarea #humanwildlifeconflict #humanelephantconflict #humanelephantcoexistence #communityconservation

The Community Game Scouts around Tarangire National Park are strong in mind and body! 🧠💪🏾 This week, team members participating in the 2023 #WildlifeRangerChallenge took on their first competition with the Wildlife Ranger Quiz. Tap the link in our bio to learn about these co-ed scouts and their unique role protecting wildlife and supporting local communities outside park boundaries. Let's cheer them on to victory 🎉 🎥: Emily Paul/African People & Wildlife #TrainLikeARanger #ForWildlifeRangers #wildlifeconservation #communityconservation #protectwildlife

Community engagement is critical to the success of conservation efforts. When local communities are involved in conservation initiatives, they become stakeholders in the preservation of natural resources and are more likely to support conservation efforts in the long term. Here are some specific impacts of community engagement in conservation: 1. Increased support for conservation: When local communities are engaged in conservation efforts, they become more invested in the preservation of natural resources. They see the benefits of conservation firsthand and are more likely to support efforts to protect the environment. 2. More effective conservation outcomes: Local communities are often the first to notice changes in the environment. When they are involved in conservation efforts, they can provide valuable insights and knowledge, which can help guide conservation interventions and lead to more effective outcomes. 3. Enhanced local livelihoods: Conservation initiatives that involve local communities can provide economic opportunities, such as jobs in ecotourism or sustainable resource management. This can help improve local livelihoods, which in turn can lead to increased support for conservation efforts. 4. Increased awareness of conservation issues: Community engagement can also raise awareness about conservation issues and encourage people to take action to protect the environment. This can lead to greater public support for conservation efforts and can help build a culture of conservation in local communities. Overall, community engagement is essential for effective conservation. By involving local communities in conservation efforts, we can promote conservation outcomes that are more effective, sustainable, and equitable. #conservation #community #nature #dedication

The Noloholo Environmental Center isn't just for kids! We're proud to host engaging workshops for organizations through our ACTIVE™ Community Engagement program. We recently welcomed the Botswana Wild Bird Trust as part of our contributions to National Geographic's @intotheokavango. The group experienced a comprehensive on-site ACTIVE™ training session, explored APW project sites, and met with local community members, sparking vibrant discussions and idea exchange! 🗣️💡 If you're looking to partner with rural communities to achieve long-term conservation goals, visit our website to learn about adding ACTIVE™ support to your organization. Link in bio 🔗 📷: Emily Paul/African People & Wildlife

⚠️ Help people coexist with elephants! Our Warriors for Wildlife are already on the frontlines in the Ngorongoro landscape, using and distributing proven tools to safeguard crops and corridors in local communities WITHOUT harming elephants. Our coexistence kits include items like: 🔦 High-powered flashlights for nighttime early warning systems 🌶️ Throwable chili bombs, which use smell and sound deterrents 🎇 Fireworks to chase elephants away with sound and light At a cost of $500 per kit, every dollar puts us closer to our goal of funding kits for 4 villages this month. Act for elephants when you give $10 today! Tap the link in our bio to make a secure online donation.