Linking People & Conservation
The African Conservation Foundation is an award-winning charity focused on protecting Africa’s endangered wildlife and their habitats.
our mission
Developing local capacity for conservation
ACF’s mission is to support and link grassroots conservation initiatives in Africa by building their capacity, developing partnerships and promoting effective communication and co-ordination of conservation efforts.
We help create a collaborative network of self-sustaining, community-led conservation initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa.
our Vision
A healthy Africa, where People and Nature thrive
We envisage Africa as a continent with large wilderness areas, with core conservation zones and native, abundant wildlife.
Local communities are empowered to effectively restore, conserve and wisely use biodiversity – sustaining a healthy environment & delivering benefits essential for all people.
North, West and Central Africa
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our ImPACT
Protecting Landscapes, empowering local communities.
The Problem
Africa’s wildlife faces multiple threats like habitat loss, poaching, climate change, and human population growth, leading to a significant decline in species. The IUCN Red List indicates vulnerability and potential extinction of iconic African species. While major conservation organisations play a crucial role, effective conservation requires a strong network of local organisations actively engaging with communities.
Our Approach
ACF has focused on a grassroots strategy since 1999, fostering local conservation capabilities. Collaborating with local partners, we develop comprehensive landscape strategies that emphasise the socio-ecological revival of degraded regions.
Our approach integrates ecosystem restoration, ecotourism, regenerative agriculture, and the expansion of nature-based solutions.
Global Impact
Our Work Supports the Sustainable Development Goals
ACF works independently and nurtures a spirit of collaboration. We maintain an Africa wide network with currently 43 local partner organisations. We cooperate closely with research and government institutes, and we support talented, environmentally engaged professionals, trainees and students in Africa and abroad.
