Partners in Pangolin Protection

 

Your future partnership could make all the difference

Join the team of organisations and individuals paving the way for a new dawn for Nyekweri!

What if We Do Not Act Now?

TPP estimates that we have a 12-month window to reverse current trends. Failure to act will almost certainly lead to loss of the remaining forest and further fragmentation of land, causing the extinction of the Giant Ground Pangolin in Kenya and the loss of other species unique to the area. The wider ecological impacts would include loss of a key wildlife breeding area supporting the Greater Mara Ecosystem, its wildlife and tourism economy, as well as degradation of critical water catchment for wildlife and communities downstream.

Be the solution!

Help establish 10,000 Ha (24,000 acre) Community Forest Sanctuary that secures a future for Giant Pangolin and all biodiversity in Nyekweri. The sanctuary will protect wildlife and forest from threats including land conversion, fencing and poaching, and enable the development of nature-based revenue streams for local economic development. We aim to restore up to 4,000 Ha (10,000 acres) of degraded forest and recover the ecological integrity of the area.

Safeguarding The Giant Pangolin population is critical – as a key indicator of a healthy ecosystem and a powerful symbol of community support to conservation.

The Nyekweri ecosystem is a forest, and it is essentially a coral reef. It holds more biodiversity than the rest of the Mara put together. And yet sadly, because it was not formally protected, it is under massive threats. 80% of the forest has been destroyed and only 30 pangolins we estimate remain in the area today.
— Dr Claire Okell - CEO The Pangolin Project
 

Donors

David Shepherd wildlife foundation

With a commitment to protecting endangered wildlife across Africa and Asia, the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation funds ground-level conservation initiatives to tackle poaching and habitat loss..

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david forbes nixon foundation

The DFN Charitable Foundation, founded by David Forbes Nixon, supports diverse charitable initiatives focused on conservation, education, and health, with a strong commitment to impactful, sustainable change.

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basecamp explorers

Basecamp Explorer Foundation promotes sustainable tourism as a vehicle for wildlife and habitat conservation. Their work empowers local communities in Kenya to protect wildlife through income-generating eco-tourism projects.

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The safari collection

The Safari Collection combines luxury tourism with a commitment to conservation and community development, investing in projects that support local livelihoods and protect Africa’s wildlife.

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daughters for earth

Daughters for Earth empowers women-led projects that address climate change and protect natural habitats. The organization funds initiatives that regenerate ecosystems and advance biodiversity.

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Pangolin crisis fund

The Pangolin Crisis Fund is dedicated exclusively to combating pangolin poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking worldwide. Through strategic grants, it supports the most effective conservation organisations working to save pangolins.

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TUSK

For over 30 years, Tusk has worked to advance wildlife conservation, protect endangered species, and support communities in Africa. Their mission focuses on sustainable solutions that balance human and ecological needs.

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