The objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries, contributing to poverty reduction. Find out more here:
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. They currently manage 13 national parks and protected areas in nine countries covering seven million hectares: Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Zambia. In Malawi, they manage Liwonde National Park, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve and Majete Wildlife Reserve as a public-private partnership with DNPW. Find out more here:
OUR VISION To advance environmental protection and improvement in particular by promoting the conservation and sustainable management of flora and fauna for the benefit of the public in Africa through:
Applied research and management (in the fields of conservation biology; natural resources management; sustainable waste use; ecosystem services provision; behavioural ecology; ecology; climate smart agriculture; sustainable livelihoods; human wildlife conflict resolution) to inform and promote sustainable development (sustainable development means “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”).
Community education and by raising awareness to: reduce poverty; promote sustainable land management and development; reduce human wildlife conflict; reduce environmental degradation and biodiversity loss.
Capacity building for African communities and stakeholders (through workshops, training, scholarships, and networking) in the fields of: conservation research; wildlife and natural resources management; climate change mitigation, conservation farming; climate smart agriculture and human wildlife conflict mitigation. Beneficiaries: From Local communities (farmers, teachers, school children) to Government officials (from the Departments of the Environment, Wildlife Management, Forestry and Fisheries) in Africa.
Established in 1992, the Global Environment Facility provides financial and technical support to projects that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people’s well-being and livelihoods. The programme has provided funding for the establishment of community woodlots to help combat the rampant deforestation in Malawi. Find out more:
IFAW’s mission is to rescue and protect animals around the world. They rescue individual animals, safeguard populations, and preserve habitat.
Founded in 1969 in Canada and in the UK in 1981, the International Fund for Animal Welfare saves individual animals, animal populations and habitats all over the world. With projects in more than 40 countries, IFAW provides hands-on assistance to animals in need. IFAW also advocate saving populations from cruelty and depletion, such as their campaign to end commercial whaling and seal hunts.
IFAW work with DNPW on anti-poaching and anti-trafficking initiatives focused around Kasungu NP and the Trans Frontier Conservation Area.
Lilongwe Wildlife Trust is Malawi’s leading wildlife welfare and conservation NGO. They work with DNPW on projects across all 4 of their key focus areas, including:
Wildlife Rescue and Welfare: Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, Wildlife Emergency Response Unit
The RSPCA is an independent, non-government community-based charity providing animal care and protection services. The RSPCA runs 40 shelters and employs around 1,000 staff. It costs more than $100 million each year to deliver all of our services which help improve the lives of animals. Most of this money comes from public donations and fundraising initiatives, as well as business partnerships, grants and RSPCA patrons.
Stop Ivory is an independent NGO which aims to protect elephants and stop the ivory trade by implementing the Elephant protection Initiative. Their mission is to stop wildlife crises by inspiring all sectors of society to take responsibility and action to safeguard wildlife.
Tusk is a dynamic and pioneering organisation with 25 years of experience initiating and funding conservation, community development and environmental education programmes across Africa. For more information,
USAID is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential. USAID works in over 100 countries on a variety of issues including improving global health, furthering education, providing humanitarian assistance in the wake of natural and man-made disasters, advancing food security and improving environmental sustainability. USAID will also help support the work of the wildlife crime investigations unit.
Wildlife Action Group is a grassroots NGO co-managing two governmental protected forest reserves in Central Malawi. Our work involves activities to:
Stop illegal poaching of African wildlife (elephants, antelopes, monkeys, leopards) and stop deforestation of the forest reserves.
Protect and conserve an important biodiversity hotspot in Malawi for animals, birds, insects, plants and trees. The forest reserves where we work are some of the few protected areas where elephant and buffalo still live.
Work holistically with local communities to help protect and conserve the forest and wildlife through education, wildlife law enforcement and income generating activities.