About Us
We promote the conservation and sustainable use of the environment and natural resources in the region of East Africa.
The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) prides itself as being the voice of conservation in East Africa region with special focus on Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. We are registered as a not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization in Kenya. Having been established in 1956 through a merger of the Kenyan and Tanzanian Wildlife Societies and wildlife enthusiasts from Uganda, we are one of the pioneer membership-based, public benefit conservation organizations in East Africa. For over 60 years, we have distinguished ourselves as champions of conservation in East Africa by consistently providing much needed solutions
to some of the most diverse and complex conservation challenges in the region with great success. We have been at the forefront of protecting endangered, rare or threatened species and habitats in East Africa. We have also over decades taken the leading role in facilitating and contributing towards the formulation and implementation of policies and laws on natural resource management with the view of safeguarding ecosystems and the biodiversity therein for the socio-economic wellbeing of people living in East Africa.
As the voice of conservation in East Africa region, we deploy evidence-based advocacy to monitor enforcement of the natural resources laws and policies, promote sustainable development and protection of critical ecosystems for wildlife.
Our mission is to promote the conservation and sustainable use of the environment and natural resources in East Africa through: Advocacy; Conservation programs; Scientific research; Environmental education; Promotion of sustainable development and Capacity building of local communities, government institutions and the general public to conserve nature and the environment for posterity, with a clear vision of ensuring a world in which nature and people co-exist in mutual benefit.
Our goal is to combat biodiversity loss and degradation in East Africa region by addressing issues of conservation relating to: Climate change; Environmental pollution; Deforestation; Infrastructural development and Weak environmental governance. Our advocacy and conservation programs focus on four thematic areas: Wildlife, Forestry, Marine and Wetlands.
Vision
We envisage a world in which nature and people co-exist for mutual benefit. An East Africa where all people enjoy the full diversity, beauty and richness of nature.
Our Values
- Respect for nature and people
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Forming partnerships to achieve goals
- Innovative approach to conservation
Mission
As the voice of environmental conservation in East Africa, we promote the conservation and sustainable use of the environment and natural resources in the region through advocacy and by engaging governments and non-state actors to participate in our initiatives.
Our Approach
We Influence Public Policy
Through advocacy, we take the lead role in influencing legislators and other relevant stakeholders in reviewing, formulating, passing and implementing environmental laws and associated policies for better management of nature and sustainable use of natural resources using evidence-based research.
We Influence Public Policy
Through advocacy, we take the lead role in influencing legislators and other relevant stakeholders in reviewing, formulating, passing and implementing environmental laws and associated policies for better management of nature and sustainable use of natural resources using evidence-based research.
We do this through lobbying, campaigns, petitions, litigation, formation of alliances, awareness creation, mobilization of supporters and capacity building of relevant authorities at regional, national and local levels.
Get involved today to amplify our voice and advocate against environmental injustices, thereby safeguarding biodiversity and ecosystems for wildlife and socio-economic benefits of people living in East Africa.
We Inspire Change
We inspire behavioral change and responsiveness of non-state actors including the general public, the private sector (organizations, corporates and institutions) towards responsible use of the environment and together we jointly address environmental issues to bring about genuine change in our environment.
We Inspire Change
We inspire behavioral change and responsiveness of non-state actors including the general public, the private sector (organizations, corporates and institutions) towards responsible use of the environment and together we jointly address environmental issues to bring about genuine change in our environment.
We do this by sharing important information, engaging the public in conservation events, competitions and project implementation, sensitizing young people on environmental issues and creating awareness about issues affecting conservation.
SWARA Magazine is an important tool we use for sharing information and creating awareness about conservation matters in the wider region of Eastern Africa. Become a member today and enjoy an unlimited supply of SWARA Magazine.
We Implement Projects
We implement environmental projects that aim to improve ecosystems and promote their sustenance and support livelihoods of surrounding communities who in turn ensure the protection of natural resources and natural habitats. We believe that local communities living in wildlife areas are the stewards of community conservation.
We Implement Projects
We implement environmental projects that aim to improve ecosystems and promote their sustenance and support livelihoods of surrounding communities who in turn ensure the protection of natural resources and natural habitats.
We believe that local communities living in wildlife areas are the stewards of community conservation. We, therefore, employ a strong community-based approach towards project implementation and build capacities of local communities to sustainably manage and utilize natural resources and for better livelihoods. We work closely with Beach Management Units (BMUs), Community Forest Associations (CFAs), Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs) and Community Wildlife Conservancies.
Support our projects by donating your resources or volunteering your expertise with us today.
We Work Through Partnerships
To address issues pertaining to biodiversity loss and degradation and to champion the cause of conservation, requires joint efforts with various stakeholders to meet our objectives. We believe that it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we responsibly take care of our planet for future posterity. We work closely with various partners who share our vision and are interested in supporting our work.
We Work Through Partnerships
To address issues pertaining to biodiversity loss and degradation and to champion the cause of conservation, requires joint efforts with various stakeholders to meet our objectives. We believe that it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we responsibly take care of our planet for future posterity. We work closely with various partners who share our vision and are interested in supporting our work.
We, therefore, employ a participative approach to executing our mission by partnering with Project Donors, Civil Society Organizations, International Organizations, Group Networks, Corporate organizations, Philanthropic individuals, Research experts, Government institutions and Community Based Organizations.
Partner with us today.
We Engage Members
Our Members form the most valuable support base for East African Wild Life Society as they give strength to our work in advocacy and amplify our voice of conservation.
By becoming a member of the East African Wild Life Society, your contributions go a long way in supporting all our conservation advocacy work in which we safeguard…
We Engage Members
Our Members form the most valuable support base for East African Wild Life Society as they give strength to our work in advocacy and amplify our voice of conservation.
By becoming a member of the East African Wild Life Society, your contributions go a long way in supporting all our conservation advocacy work in which we safeguard the remaining pristine natural habitats and wildlife for the mutual benefit of wildlife and people living in the region of East Africa.
We encourage individuals and corporate organizations to support our mission by becoming members in these various categories: individual membership, corporate membership, family membership or e-SWARA membership.
Each membership category attracts various benefits.
Join us today and make a difference that will last for ages to come.
