Causes: Animals, Wildlife Preservation & Protection

Mission: The african wildlife foundation, inc. (awf), works to ensure wildlife and wildlands thrive in modern africa.

Programs: Conservation programs: awf plays a major role in ensuring the continued existence of some of africa's most iconic species, including elephants, rhinoceros, lions and great apes. Awf has addressed the conservation of these species - and the large landscapes that support them and provide significant ecosystem services for countries - in large part by addressing the intersection of wildlife and human development. Awf applies decades of conservation experience and the latest conservation and ecological research to develop and implement pragmatic solutions that enable rural communities and african governments alike to support the protection of wildlife and wild lands. (see schedule o for continuation)

education and outreach: awf was founded on the belief that conservation efforts must ultimately rest in the hands of the people of africa who, with educational support, will construct a viable platform to conserve the continent's wildlife heritage. Over the past decades, awf has sponsored hundreds of young african conservationists to study wildlife management and to acquire higher degrees in conservation-related fields. Beyond formal education, awf works to train local people and build the capacity of african institutions to protect and manage wildlife. (see schedule o for continuation)