2006 annual report

1 9 6 1 • forty-fifth anniversary • 2 0 0 6 c o n t e n t s

2 Letter from the President/CEO & Vice President for Program 3 Letter from the Chair of the Board 4 The African Heartlands 8 Landscape Conservation 14 Species Conservation c e l e b r a t e 20 Conservation Enterprise 26 Conservation Leadership 32 Shaping Policy the most spectacular wildlife on earth, 34 Conservation Partners 36 Public Education & Outreach 38 Campaign for the African Heartlands the vast landscapes that sustain them, 40 Financial Resources for Conservation 42 Funding & Financial Overview 44 With Much Gratitude: AWF Donors and the people who aspire to fulfill the promise that is a f r i c a holley; S . R a.net. c ri f ers, © Craig c an D .eyesona www hants, © james Weis/ p le E Front Cover Photo Credits:

Washington Safari Club’s AWF’s first project is First class graduates AWF research grant AWF unveils “Give a Lion AWF helps found the AWF begins long-term AWF establishes the Conservation Committee to help establish the from the College finances the Serengeti a Home” ad; proceeds Wildlife Clubs of Kenya support of Cynthia Mountain Gorilla Project creates the African College of African of African Wildlife Research Institute used to enlarge two to educate youth about Moss’s Elephant in Rwanda to help Wildlife Foundation Wildlife Management in Management in Mweka African parks the environment and Research Project; protect gorillas (originally called Mweka, Tanzania conservation population grows from the African Wildlife AWF finances first 400 to 1,000+ elephants Leadership Foundation) all-Swahili wildlife in next 20 years newspaper, “Urithi Wetu,” or “Our Heritage” 1961 1962 1965 1967 1968 1970 1975 1978 b o a r d o f t’s late on a Friday afternoon. Soon the sun will touch the tops of the trees forming a canopy above our t r u s t e e s Iheads. The two of us are in a huge canoe hewn from the trunk of a single massive tree, traveling slowly down AWF’s 45 years of leadership in African conservation Mr. Dennis J. Keller, Chair one of the large, broad tributaries of the Congo River. We is a remarkable achievement—but I’m convinced that Mr. Matthew T. Weir, Vice Chair have been out of cell phone range for some time now. Our Ms. Wariara Mbugua, Secretary our greatest celebrations lie ahead. To that end, we are minds are cleared of external distractions. Mrs. Crandall C. Bowles,Treasurer engaged in a comprehensive campaign that will allow us As the trees and villages go by, we are deep in conver- to bring significantly greater resources to bear. Mr. Edward M. Armfield, Jr. sation, taking stock, reflecting on the last five years. We each took up our present posts during In our three-year campaign, we seek to raise $65 Mr. Robin Berkeley the celebration of AWF’s 40th anniversary. Time has gone by quickly. What have we achieved? Mrs. Wendy M. Breck million from individuals, corporations and private foun- We believe that we have re-engineered AWF into an organization much more likely to Mr. Jacques J. Busquet dations—resources that will be enhanced by an additional deliver on the ambitious mission of ensuring a future for Africa’s wildlife and wild lands. Mr. Paul Campbell $35 million in grants from governments over the same period of time. Mr. Stephen D. Cashin We believe we have found ways to live much more fully AWF’s core values of being a truly When successful, this campaign will raise a total of $100 million, Mr. Dale F. (Tucker) Dorn Africa-driven organization, and of being an organization that has always seen the well-being of Dr. James L. Foght enabling AWF to expand the conservation efforts by 50 percent. Africa’s people as an inseparable part of its mission. Ms. Leila S. Green I can’t tell you how critical these funds are for AWF’s mission. We believe we have designed and rolled out a well-conceived and scientifically-based Ms. Christine F. Hemrick A tremendous change is taking place in how conservation is done, and Mr. William S. Kalema conservation program in the African Heartlands that can create an enduring future for wildlife AWF is at the vanguard. We have learned what works, and in many Mr. Walter Kansteiner in places where it would otherwise surely be lost. Mr. Robert E. King areas we lead the world. But we urgently need to do much more of it, We feel good about what has been achieved, but we have not delivered the real prize yet. Mr. Mark D. Kvamme in more places—because every year that we wait, it gets harder to do! Our challenge is to focus on those bold priority actions that will determine the fate of these Mr. James Makawa I urge you to join me in supporting the African Wildlife Foun- Sir Ketumile Masire great conservation landscapes. dation’s fundraising campaign by contacting Gregg Mitchell, Vice Anne B. Mize, Ph.D. Many of you, our partners and supporters, have been with us on this journey and we would Benjamin W. Mkapa President for Development and Communications, in our Washington, like to thank you immensely. There is plenty of room in the canoe that is AWF—and we invite Mrs. Eleanor G. Nalle D.C. office. I can’t think of any other way that your gift could be you to continue to travel with us as we pursue our mission to conserve Africa’s great Heartlands. Dr. Mamphela A. Ramphele more leveraged, and do more good for the survival of Africa’s wildlife Ms. Tia N. Roddy   and the prosperity of its people. Mr. Paul A. Schosberg Ms. Lisa M. Stevens Mr. David Thomson Mr. C. Bowdoin Train Mr. John Walter Patrick J. Bergin, Ph.D. Helen W. Gichohi, Ph.D. Mr. Richard Weening President & CEO Vice President for Program Dennis Keller TRUSTEE EMERITI Chair, Board of Trustees Mr. Arthur W. Arundel Mr. E. U. Curtis Bohlen Dr. David Challinor Mrs. Joan Donner Mr. John H. Heminway Mr. George C. Hixon Mr. Richard M. Jackson Mr. Henry P. McIntosh IV Mrs. Sally Pingree Mr. Stuart T. Saunders, Jr. Mr. Russell E. Train

North Yemen bars AWF begins AWF launches AWF proposes the Ivory International Gorilla Conservation The Charlotte Conservation Fellowship AWF marks a new era legal import of rhino collaborating with “Save the Elephants” Ban as an emergency Programme (IGCP) is launched by AWF, Program honoring Charlotte Kidder Ramsey in African conservation horns after diplomatic Tanzania National Parks campaign, and measure to end elephant Fauna and Flora International and the World is established to help develop conservation with its African intervention by AWF and (TANAPA) to develop 1988 is designated the poaching Wide Fund for Nature leaders through advanced training Heartlands Program to partners and apply principles of “Year of the protect large landscapes community conservation Elephant” The African elephant AWF starts its Neighbours as Partners In the face of civil war in Rwanda, many aid of exceptional natural is elevated to “most Program which pioneered community workers depart—but IGCP personnel remain value endangered” category conservation around national parks in East to protect Virunga’s mountain gorillas; no by Convention on and Central Africa gorillas are killed in 1996 and at least nine International Trade in babies are born Endangered Species (CITES) 1982 1985 1988 1989 1990 1996 1998 a.net a.net c c ri ri 1.0713 f f E .eyesona .eyesona CC I www www holley holley holley holley S S S S . . . . R R R R ark Boulton ohn Watkins/ J M the© african© Craig © h© james Weis/ eartlands© Craig © Craig © Craig © james Weis/

t’s no wonder the world loves to celebrate Africa. We all AWF has identified these landscapes, and we call them the carry a piece of Africa in our hearts. “African Heartlands.” I Africa was the first place on earth where human beings Far larger than any park or reserve, an African Heartland told stories by firelight and lifted their voices in song. It is the combines national parks and local villages, government lands and last place where megafauna roam in vast herds across unfettered private lands into a large, cohesive conservation landscape that landscapes. often spans international boundaries. But while all of Africa is extraordinary, certain key land- In an African Heartland, 45 years of conservation leadership scapes are absolutely essential to conservation—thanks to their reach their highest expression. To all the scientists, strategists, partners

 unmatched concentrations of wildlife, and their potential to and supporters who have been part of this remarkable story, we send  sustain viable populations for centuries to come. our thanks. There would be nothing to celebrate without you.

Partnership Options AWF’s work expands into Dr. Patrick J. Bergin is AWF identifies the new New world-class Visitor African wild dog research is in full swing Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for Resource-Use southern Africa with appointed to the position Congo heartland in the Centers open at Lake in the Samburu Heartland, Kenya opens new Vistor Center Innovation (PORI), the implementation of President and Chief Democratic Republic Manyara National Park a USAID-supported of African Heartlands Executive Officer of AWF of Congo, brightening and Tarangire National AWF partners with Starbucks to link better Congo Shipping Project makes first voyage project designed to help Program in Zimbabwe, the future of species Park, Tanzania coffee quality and improved livelihoods for up and down the Congo and Maringa develop community- South Africa, Zambia Tanzania’s President including the bonobo growers with natural resource conservation Rivers, opening up markets for remote based wildlife and Botswana Mkapa declares that the and Congo peacock The mountain gorilla in east Africa villages and encouraging conservation- enterprises in northern Manyara Ranch will be population in the friendly agriculture Tanzania, becomes the protected as a wildlife AWF Large Carnivore Virunga Volcanoes grows AWF partners with the Mozambican first African Heartland corridor and gives the Research Project by 56, or 17%, since government to restore the magnificent effort ranch to the Tanzania focuses on lions and the 1989—in spite of civil Banhine National Park Land Conservation Trust spotted hyena unrest and poaching 1999 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2000 the african h eartlands

Congo Heartland Maasai Steppe Heartland Democratic Republic of Congo Tanzania Landscape: Located in the center of the Congo Basin, Landscape: A mosaic of baobab and acacia trees

MOROCCO TUNISIA this Heartland is a globally significant area of intact scattered across vast savannah, this is one of the world’s rainforest. richest remaining reserves for wildlife—with two of Tan- Target Species: The exotic and endangered bonobo, zania’s most frequented national parks. Lake Manyara ALGERIA Congo peacock and forest elephant. National Park, in particular, is recognized internationally LIBYA EGYPT as a Biosphere Reserve and includes key migration WESTERN corridors, dispersal areas and breeding grounds. SAHARA Kazungul a Heartland Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe Target Species: Large predators like lion, leopard, Landscape: One of the world’s greatest cataracts— cheetah and wild dog; elephant; and locally endangered ungulates like fringe-eared oryx, kudu and gerenuk. MAURITANIA . Victoria Falls—is the crown jewel in this vast landscape R MALI ile N where river systems and wetlands eventually give way NIGER ERITREA to a woodland-grassland mosaic with vital wildlife Sa mburu Heartland SENEGAL CHAD migration corridors. Kenya . er R GAMBIA Nig Target Species: Largest concentration of elephant in Landscape: Located just north of the equator in the GUINEA BISSAU BURKINA FASO SUDAN Africa; lion, cheetah, giraffe, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, rain-shadow of Mt. Kenya, this Heartland marks the DJIBOUTI northernmost point of AWF’s work—and is home to GUINEA NIGERIA leopard; many species of antelope, goliath heron, bream BENIN SOMALIA and tigerfish; many medicinal and endemic plant species. intact wet montane forests, dry cedar forests, plateau TOGO SIERRA LEONE IVORY grassland, acacia grassland and the Eswaso Nyiro COAST GHANA CENTRAL ETHIOPIA  AFRICAN REPUBLIC Kilimanjaro Heartland River—along with parts of Mt. Kenya National Park, LIBERIA CAMEROON Kenya, Tanzania Samburu National Reserve and extensive ranch and Landscape: Africa’s highest peak and most famous communal lands. EQUATORIAL GUINEA Congo UGANDA Samburu Target Species: Northern specialist species like Con Kampala KENYA landmark rises in the center of this scenic Heartland— Djolu go Nanyuki R. reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and Grevy’s zebra live PRINCIPE CONGO Virunga surrounded by a variety of ecosystems from wetlands to GABON Nairobi alongside elephant, lion, hyena, leopard and black rhino. Namanga semi-arid savannah. Here, you’ll find Kenya’s Amboseli DEMOCRATIC RWANDA Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro and Arusha REPUBLIC OF CONGO BURUNDI Arusha National Parks, and vast community lands tended by Virunga Heartland Kinshasa Maasai Steppe the Maasai people. Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda TANZANIA Target Species: Africa’s best-known and most-studied Landscape: Virunga volcanic highlands and the elephant population; the endangered cheetah and wild Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park highlight dog; declining tree species of juniper and ebony. a region of incredible biodiversity that spans parts of MALAWI ANGOLA Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. Target Species: The last 700 mountain gorillas in the ZAMBIA Zambezi Limpopo Heartland Lusaka world, along with chimpanzee, golden monkey, giant Kariba Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe Za MOZAMBIQUE Kasane mb forest hog, African buffalo and rich birdlife. e Landscape: This vast Heartland covers areas of zi Livingstone R. Kazungula ZIMBABWE Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Centered AWF Field Office on the Limpopo River, it includes world-famous Kruger Zambezi Heartland MADAGASCAR NAMIBIA BOTSWANA National Park. Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe AWF Conservation Center Massingir Limpopo Target Species: Africa’s largest rhino population, Landscape: This three-country, transboundary region White African Heartlands River along with rare ungulates, predators, hippopotamuses; of Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique offers some of rich birdlife, insects and diverse aquatic life. the most breathtaking landscapes in southern Africa, AWF Program Country SWAZILAND featuring the mighty Zambezi River and its surrounding

Country Boundary O LESOTHO ra tributaries, wetlands and flood plains. nge 1000 Km R . Major Lake/River Target Species: Hippopotamus, elephant, buffalo, 1000 Mi SOUTH AFRICA N impala, sable and roan antelope; eland, nyala, crocodile, black rhinoceros, wild dog, cheetah and lion. landscape co nservation Putting the Landscape Puzzle Back Together in Maasai Steppe

n the five years since our 40th anniversary, AWF’s IAfrican Heartlands strategy has come into its own—and we have learned a great deal about large-scale landscape  conservation. Nowhere is that progress more evident than in the 22,223 square kilometer Heartland we call the Maasai Steppe. Here in the vast plains of northern Tanzania, where elephants and traditional Maasai tribespeople live side by side, AWF and our partners have created a success holley S

. story that is now the model for R Continued on page 10 >>> © Craig

Loss of habitat is the single largest threat facing wildlife in Africa—and this realization protect special sites like corridors and springs; and create private land conservation is thec inspiration e behind the l African Heartlands e Program. b Most of r the land in a the ttrusts with the e power to purchase land outright. Together with our partners, we are African Heartlands can be classified as state, community or private; and AWF works putting fragmented landscapes back together. We are giving wildlife the room they to address all three categories. We support parks and reserves;w help community i groups l dneed to move, to propagate l and to a thrive. n d s landscape co nservation

Continued from page 10 new landscape initiatives throughout the other Heartlands: a vast, wildlife-rich region, of the nation’s gross domestic product. Yet when African Heartlands. anchored by national parks, that is becoming AWF first became involved with these parks increasingly fragmented—leading to un- twenty years ago, they lacked many of the basics natural isolation of wildlife in ever of park management and infrastructure. Islands of Isolation smaller “islands” of biodiversity In partnership with USAID and TANAPA a.net c ri Imagine you were an elephant that does not allow for migra- (Tanzania National Parks), AWF has implemented f living in that area five years tion and inter-breeding. a comprehensive support plan for both parks. .eyesona

ago. You may have entered But that was five years AWF got things rolling in 1998, by providing www the Maasai Steppe Heart- ago. Today, you would find vehicles to improve overall capacity for park

land on your seasonal the journey from Ngorongoro management and anti-poaching patrols. And in © james Weis/ movement from the world- Crater all the way to the 2000, we improved the condition of the roads famous Ngorongoro Crater. southern tip of Tarangire by giving TANAPA a bulldozer, road grader, Restoring Wetlands by Your first stop would probably National Park neither difficult compactor and backhoe-wheel loader. Rebuilding a National Park have been for a roll in the mud or nor impeded. That is a huge Of course, communications are as important he prime source of water in a very a cool drink from the waters in Lake accomplishment—and a tribute to long as any roadway to running a park. Yet when Tarid region, Banhine National Park holley

Manyara National Park, a world Biosphere S years of hard work in the Maasai Steppe. AWF first got involved, Lake Manyara National .

R is renowned for its wetlands and its Reserve. From there, your herd may have Park did not even have telephones. Today, both small population of endangered wattled © Craig tried to move to the equally famous and far The First Step in Maasai Steppe: parks have phones, hand-held radios and vehicle cranes. The potential to develop this park larger Tarangire National Park just to the Supporting Protected Areas mounted VHF radios, not to mention laptop to international standards is very high 10 southeast—but you probably would not have computers, printers and Internet communication. 11 National parks are still the single largest land because there are very few people living made it. For between those two parks was When park staff head home after a busy day, units in any Heartland. They are the place in and around it. But in reality, Banhine 40 kms of unprotected land; land that was many of them go to new housing with a reliable where any landscape strategy must begin. is a “paper park”—it has no infrastructure, filling up with more farms and development water supply—something that simply did not In the Maasai Steppe, Lake Manyara and no management, no enforcement. every day. exist five years ago. AWF has also helped the Tarangire National Parks are key not just to In other words, the park must be rebuilt That, in a nutshell, is the challenge AWF parks reach out to the world by creating guide- landscape conservation but to Tanzania’s tourist from scratch. homson T faces in the Maasai Steppe and in so many books, marketing materials and two world-class economy—generating a substantial proportion When Mozambique’s Ministry of

WF/Paul Visitor Centers.

A Tourism received a $5.1 million credit from © But infrastructure was just the beginning. In the World Bank to rehabilitate Banhine, collaboration with the U.S. Department of Interior they called on AWF to help—in large part Helping Samburu Rangers Feel at Home and USAID, AWF has conducted training courses because AWF already has an important for staff in road maintenance, anti-poaching presence in Banhine, having already he warden and rangers of the Samburu National Reserve had dedication. operations and fire management. And made sure implemented everything from aerial They had enthusiasm. What they didn’t have was training, tools—or a roof T both parks are professionally administered with surveys to a research center. over their heads that didn’t leak. That’s why AWF has made a major investment comprehensive General Management Plans. As The hard work of rehabilitating in the Reserve’s infrastructure. It began with renovation of rangers’ houses at a result, combined park revenues increased from Banhine will involve everything from the eastern gate of the reserve. And it culminated this year with the completion $2.7 million in 1998 to $ 3.2 million in 2005— building infrastructure, acquiring equipment of houses at the western gate and at reserve headquarters for the wardens, the an increase of 19 percent. and training staff to redesigning the park’s rangers and their families. Today, the two parks’ future as mainstays boundaries to provide a better balance of Along the way, AWF has also created road signage, provided hand-held radios, of Tanzania’s tourist economy is assured. And biomes. With these problems being addressed, rehabilitated the water supply to rangers’ houses, and even helped to market the twin anchors of the Maasai Steppe landscape Banhine National Park will soon be back on the Samburu Reserve at the World Travel Market in London. For AWF staff, the are secure. the map—and back on the list of Africa’s high point of this effort was the outpouring of appreciation. In the words of Continued on page 12 >>> “must-see” wildlife destinations. Mr. Abdi Boru, Senior Warden: “To the entire AWF family we have no words to express our asante to you for all the support you have given us. Please, please, keep up the excellent work.” And that is exactly what we intend to do. landscape co nservation

Satellites Help AWF Get the Big Picture Replanting a Forest, hen you look out across the forest floor in the images of large fires detected from space on a map of the pre-existing boarding school for Maasai children will Restoring the Future WCongo Heartland, the trees seem endless and Congo Heartland. The images illustrate precisely which be moved out of the wildlife’s way—relocated to an preading across 762 hectares, the destined to live forever. But if you forest areas have been destroyed ultramodern facility due to be completed towards the SLoitokitok forest once covered the could look down from earth orbit, since the 1990s—graphically de- end of this year. But most important, a huge portion of slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro with a sea you would see countless patches picting a decade of change in the the Kwakuchinja corridor is secured for the future. of green. But today, almost half of it is of smoke where farmers are try- landscape, and the growing threat bare—due to years of deforestation by ing to grow maize on poor forest to the bonobo and the thousands Step Three: Opening Corridors and farmers as part of the Forest Department’s soil. And you would see a grow- of others species that call the Disperal Areas, Engaging Communities failed “Shamba” System. (Under Shamba, ing network of roads and paths Congo Basin home. farmers were allowed to clear trees so long While Manyara Ranch fills a substantial part of the spreading like spider webs through Thanks to these maps, we as they replanted trees for timber—but corridor, much land remains unprotected. So AWF has the jungle, plied by people moving now have a powerful, new tool for the re-planting never occurred.) also been working to help local communities conserve ever deeper into the forest. identifying key threats—and we Not only is Loitokitok forest criti- land in wildlife-friendly ways. But knowledge is power, and can generate sustainable develop- cal habitat for wildlife—including five A few years ago, for example, the Tanzanian what you can measure, you can deal with. That’s why NASA, ment options that will be more effective in improving the groups of black-white colobus mon- government authorized the creation of Wildlife the University of Maryland and USAID are helping AWF lives of people in the area while protecting the forest and keys—but it protects a crucial watershed Management Areas, or WMAs—community-run monitor the state of these forests by overlaying satellite the animals that live there. for springs flowing from Kilimanjaro to organizations that allow the people to reap the ben- the Amboseli and Kuku plains. We are efits of managing their own lands (most of the revenue excited to report that from January 2005 Continued from page 11 from hunting permits, for example, used to go to to January 2006, in partnership with the ernmental, community-based approaches to set the government. In a WMA, most of it goes to the 12 Step Two: The Tanzania Land U.S. Forest Service, AWF worked with 13 land aside for conservation. AWF helped create community.) After a thorough education process in Conservation Trust four village groups to plant 41,500 trees the Tanzania Land Conservation Trust—one of villages throughout the Maasai Steppe, AWF is proud (10,000 more were planted by Kenya’s Even with protected areas thriving, the problems the first of its kind in the nation. to announce the inauguration of the Burunge WMA— Forest Department). Along with restoring of linking them and securing other ecologically Through a land trust, stakeholders—in among the first in the nation. And one that lies in the forest cover, AWF is building a partner- important areas remain. Lake Manyara National this case, a combination of government, com- heart of the Kwakuchinja corridor. ship between the community and the Park and Tarangire National Park are 40 km munity groups and AWF—can buy and sell Along with WMAs, AWF is engaging communi- Kenya Forest Department—promoting apart. About ten years ago, the migration route property with the freedom of a private owner. ties through a program called KEEP (The Kwakuchinja the new forest management law which that connects them—known as the Kwakuchinja The TLCT’s first action was to secure a prime Easements for the Environment Through Partnership empowers local communities. corridor—began to disappear. 44,000 acre ranch that lies squarely in the Project). KEEP is working to “keep” the corridor open Each village group is taking care Historically, the Maasai Steppe has been Kwakuchinja migration corridor. by securing small parcels of land—usually farming of their trees as part of an agreement home to Maasai people. Today, some 350,000 A few years ago, the National Ranching plots—any way it can: through outright purchase (by where AWF compensated them for every Maasai herd a million cattle in a pastoral life- Company of Tanzania (NARCO) managed the Tanzania Land Conservation Trust), by negotiating tree planted—and protected—for a six style that has changed little in a thousand years. 14 ranches on the government’s behalf, until easements, and by assisting communities with conver- month period. As a result, in spite of And for a thousand years, livestock and wildlife sweeping new reforms required them to divest sation enterprises and infrastructure development. drought, more than half the seedlings have mixed freely on the Maasai range. these non-performing assets. Thirteen of the Through all three strategies—supporting protected have survived. All the dead seedlings In the last decade, however, new ethnic ranches are now undergoing different forms areas, engaging communities and acquiring land through have been re-planted. Community groups have moved onto Maasai lands— of privatization—but Manyara Ranch became the TLCT—AWF has spent the last decade pulling participation in forest management has shrinking grazing areas and putting pressure an AWF conservation success story. together the Maasai Steppe landscape. And while much been improved. And a brighter future for on the Maasai to turn to subsistence farming. Today, Manyara Ranch successfully work remains—especially in the vital Simanjiro plains— the wildlife and people is taking root. As a result, the Kwakuchinja corridor has nar- manages cattle in conservation-friendly ways. it is our vision that ten years from now, other Heartlands rowed—in some places to just four km wide. Rangers patrol the ranch, monitoring wildlife will enjoy the same network of linked conservation To protect corridors like Kwakuchinja, it and warding off poachers. And with the help areas. was obvious that AWF had to find non-gov- of the Annenberg Foundation and others, a species conse rvation Elephant Research: Pure Science, Practical Impact

erhaps more than any other species, elephants Pput AWF’s landscape- level approach to the test. Their huge appetites drive them to travel far outside national parks. 15 Their incredible size and force bring them into dangerous conflict with humans. AWF has long recognized that the key to protecting wildlife corridors and reducing conflict is knowledge—and knowledge comes from research. The more we know about why, when and where elephants go, holley S

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If it is to survive, Africa’s wildlife must be one with the land—free to fulfill its natural coming, high-caliber African research scientists. On the other hand, we develop practical, rolec in its ecosystem. e So while lAWF helps protect e endangered b species with r everything a from tproblem-solving e interventions. Because both are part of our larger African Heartlands anti-poaching patrols to securing rhinoceros sanctuaries, we go beyond individual tactics to Program, the usual gap between “research” and “application” is bridged. And research pursue a strategic vision for the habitat as a whole. On the one hand, we support up-and- wfindings are quickly i translated l into d the one thing l that matters i most: f action. e species conse rvation

Anthrax Attack: The Latest Continued from page 15 Challenge for Grevy’s Zebra conservation strategies that work. That’s why regularly cross the border into Tanzania. nce hunted ruthlessly for its handsome, we sponsor the education of up-and-coming Before Alfred got involved, scientists knew a Onarrow-striped hide, the Grevy’s zebra is African scientists, and support their research great deal about elephant behavior inside the largest, wildest and rarest of Africa’s three projects. And that’s how we got to know Amboseli—and almost nothing about what remaining zebra species—a list that includes the Tanzania’s Alfred Kikoti. they did outside. Yet understanding that plains or Burchell’s zebra and the mountain zebra. behavior is the key to finding effective ways edi Today, Grevy’s are found mostly in northern Kenya, From Student to protect them. So working to understand p ora where only 2,000 of them remain. to Scientist elephants is what Alfred does, day and night. M oloki

Under the leadership of AWF researcher, Dr. As the head of elephant research in the p

Alfred Kikoti was om Paul Muoria, AWF is working to understand the West Kilimanjaro region, Alfred Kikoti has M WF/ born to work with A Grevy’s zebra in the Samburu Heartland through spent two years doing baseline field research, © elephants. As a child a population census, aerial surveys, and moni- and is now radio collaring elephants to track he loved to visit the toring by local rangers and scouts. We’ve also their movements. His ultimate goal: a solid national parks and pre- helped to educate the Samburu community about land use plan for the area that protects the Radio Collars Put People and tend he was a ranger on the the value of the Grevy’s zebra, and are working elephants while reducing conflict. As Alfred Lions on the Same Wavelength prowl for poachers. A decade elthaus V puts it, “Moving the elephants doesn’t work. on income-generating projects—like ecotourism w later, he befriended a young Peace Corps long the banks of the Chobe River in the ndre

A They come back. That’s why it’s important to ventures—to reduce the pressure on communities Kazungula Heartland, lions rarely wander

volunteer who urged him to follow his dreams WF/ A A to raise livestock. © teach people how to cope with the elephants, and attend the College of African Wildlife more than 5 km from the riverbank in the dry This year, AWF presented a proposal to Kenya to move their activities out of the elephants’ Management at Mweka, Tanzania. That season. In the wet season, they go farther afield. 16 Wildlife Service to upgrade the conservation way when possible (or to protect their 17 volunteer was Patrick Bergin, who went on But since 94.6 percent of all incidents of human- status of the Grevy’s zebra to “Protected Animal” activities when it’s not), and teach them how to become the President of AWF—and Alfred lion conflict occur near the riverbank, the lesson from its current listing as a game animal. And our to share the land.” went on to become AWF’s leading elephant is obvious: if people can be taught to give special Ranger-Based Monitoring (RBM) network played In fact, as much time as Alfred spends researcher. protection to their livestock in this limited area, a key role in combating a sudden outbreak of with elephants—affectionately known as “my After a few years as a park warden, Alfred conflict will be reduced dramatically. anthrax that killed 50 Grevy’s zebras. AWF helped guys”—he spends even more time working came to believe he could accomplish even We know all this—and much more—thanks discover the outbreak, a discovery that was fol- with the local Maasai villages. Living for up more outside the parks, where wildlife must to the tireless efforts of AWF researcher Gosiame lowed by a vaccination led by the Kenya Wildlife to a month at a time in a field tent, he is often share the land with people. AWF then sponsored Neo-Mahupeleng and the Kazungula’s Large Car- Service and other stakeholders. Today, the out- approached by people desperate to find a his Master’s degree studies in Wales, United nivore Research Project. This past year, Gosiame break is under control—and our overall campaign solution for elephants that are trampling their Kingdom. And Alfred Kikoti has been con- and his team successfully installed two more radio to protect this beautiful animal is back on track. crops. Many a night, you will find him driving ducting ground-breaking elephant research in collars—bringing the total to four. The baseline his LandCruiser directly towards oncoming the Kilimanjaro Heartland ever since. data they have collected is already leading to elephants, shining his spotlight, trying to innovative solutions for protecting livestock— drive them way. from stronger enclosure walls to improved Tracking Elephants, “I can’t sleep when people are not sleeping,” community surveillance. Helping People Alfred says. “I feel personally responsible— Even more important, Gosiame has become as if the elephants belong to me. Besides, if you Tanzania’s elephants have been carefully studied an important member of conservation circles stay home in bed, the people feel abandoned. for 30 years, but Alfred’s project is unique. in the region, has established strong working But if you stay up all night chasing elephants, Not only is it transboundary and transnational, relationships with wildlife authorities in Botswana they feel you are in the trenches with them. it tackles the issue of human-wildlife conflict and Namibia, and is beginning to build bridges And they are more likely to listen to your head-on. to authorities in Zimbabwe. It’s another example advice.” In AWF’s Kilimanjaro Heartland, the of research leading to real results—with real elephants of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park Continued on page 19 >>> benefits to wildlife and humans alike. holley S . R © Craig species conse rvation

A Year of Peaks and Valleys for the Mountain Gorilla Continued from page 17 joint project of AWF, Fauna and Flora International Officer was attacked and robbed by renegade militia on his Research That Leads to Results a.net and the World Wide Fund for Nature, the Interna- way home from work, and our office in Goma was invaded c ri A f tional Gorilla Conservation Program (IGCP) is working to by armed men who fired their guns inside the compound. At AWF, research is translated into practical action. protect the mountain gorilla in a mountainous habitat that Fortunately, none of the staff was injured. Despite these After discovering that many of the Amboseli .eyesona www spans three nations: the Democratic Republic of Congo attacks, IGCP staff continue to show great courage in the elephants were visiting the West Kilimanjaro Region (DRC), Rwanda and Uganda. Just this year, a landmark face of difficult, trying circumstances. (up to 70 percent sampled), Alfred Kikoti met with © james Weis/ Transboundary Strategic Plan was completed with the Once again, even in the midst of crisis, there proved all twelve affected Maasai communities and recruited participation of all three countries. to be hope. May 2006 marked the second birthday of 24 game scouts. The scouts were supported by Elephant Population Ongoing efforts to build capacity were rewarded by rare mountain gorilla twins born in Rwanda. (No other local law enforcement and by a growing network Surges in Southern Africa the opening of a new Visitor Centre in Uganda’s Mgahinga known set of mountain gorilla twins has survived). Today of communities, government agencies, private safari n AWF’s three-nation Zambezi Gorilla National Park, and progress continues to be made on Byishima (which means Happiness) and Impana (Gift) are companies, ranches and conservation groups. Now

P Heartland, complaints about human- G called the Hifadhi Security Network, this cooperative C two major ecotourism lodges. strong and healthy—hopefully an omen of good things I I

ray/ elephant conflict have skyrocketed. But is In the DRC, however, our IGCP Country Program to come. G venture has helped to reduce elephant deaths— it because there are more elephants, or aryke leading to the arrest of 70 poachers since 2003. M © Just as important, Alfred’s data led to the realiza- more people? tion that elephants were using a narrow habitat corridor This past year, AWF conducted a as they moved from Kenya to Tanzania. Working Heartland-wide aerial survey of large mam- with elders from the Kitendeni and Irkaswa villages, mals. While results are still being analyzed, and with support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife it appears that the elephant population has increased dramatically on the Zambia Service and USAID, the now famous Kitendeni 19 Corridor was established—the first legally established side of the Heartland in the last three years. wildlife conservation corridor in all of Tanzania. This is good news for conservation—but Alfred Kikoti’s pioneering work has inspired perhaps bad news for communities trying breakthroughs across the Heartlands. Realizing that to keep up with increasing damage to crops. Kenyan elephants migrate into Tanzania as far as That’s why AWF’s top priority is now Arusha National Park, AWF has now begun work to develop a Heartland-wide management to secure the West Kilimanjaro Ranch. Twice the strategy for elephants, and to work with size of the Manyara Ranch in the Maasai Steppe communities to avoid human-wildlife Heartland, the West Kilimanjaro Ranch will serve conflict. Meanwhile in the nearby Kazun- as a critical supplement to the Kitendeni Corridor. gula Heartland, AWF is seeking funding Add to that the implementation of the proposed for a joint project with the Zambia Wildlife Enduimet Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Authority (ZAWA) to mitigate elephant- bordering the ranch, and AWF will have created human conflict in the Mukuni Chiefdom— an almost unbroken elephant migration link located on the Zambian side of the between Amboseli and Kilimanjaro National Parks Zambezi River just downstream of Victoria in Kenya, and Arusha National Park in Tanzania. Falls. Strategies include better monitoring That such simple (if painstaking) research of elephant movement, improved warning would lead to enormous fruit is no surprise to systems and encouraging elephant-friendly Alfred. “I work with elephants because they’re the livelihoods. biggest guys out there. They have more impact on More elephants are a good problem people. They are more vulnerable to habitat loss. If to have when you consider that elephant we help the elephants,” says Alfred, “we help every numbers are still dropping continent-wide. other species. Including our own.” But with more wildlife comes more responsibility—a challenge that AWF is pleased to accept. conservation enterprise Celebrating Livelihoods That Conserve Wildlife

or the people of Africa, “celebrating Africa” Fmeans nothing if it doesn’t mean celebrating family. Celebrating food on your table. A roof over your head. And a good living to support your children as you strive to raise 21 them healthy and whole. That’s why conservation enterprise has emerged in the last decade as one of the African Wildlife Foundation’s top priorities. When people can run profitable businesses that protect wildlife, everyone wins. Africans improve their livelihoods, land- scapes are conserved, and tourists enjoy the experience of a

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Why is a conservation organization helping people develop commercial enterprises? People’s owned tourist lodges) and agricultural products and marketing (beekeeping, for example, or livesc depend on the e land—and lwhen we propose e changes to b the way the land r is used, we a must tthe Congo Shipping e Project explained on page 23). For if a Heartland is to be large enough also help find viable alternatives for how people can earn a living. That’s why AWF has to create an ecology of scale, it must also have an economy of scale with commercial niches focused on two sectors that offer the most economic opportunity:e ecotourism n (community- t ethat protect wildlife r even as p they employ r and empower i the people. s e conservation enterprise

Continued from page 21 lifetime. On paper, conservation enterprise is are traditionally cattle ranchers, the people of of Foreign Affairs), USAID and the Ford Foun- an inspired strategy. Kijabe are open to conserving more of their dation, the lodge was a joint venture between In real life, it is like any other endeavor. land—as long as they reap the benefits from the Kijabe Group Ranch and a private operator. Success, in Thomas Edison’s words, requires tourism that they have historically seen go to Frustrated by tensions between the parties, the “10 percent inspiration and 90 percent privately owned operations. private operator walked away. AWF’s first instinct perspiration.” It is a challenging process So four years ago, AWF began the long was to step in to try and manage construction complicated by the lack of business experience process of negotiating the creation of the The and operations. But we are a conservation in Africa’s rural areas, the remote locations, Sanctuary at Ol Lentille Lodge. But while the organization, not a contractor or a developer. We daunting logistics, and the need not only to vision was worthy, the process proved to be soon realized that we did not have the capacity Luxury Gorilla Lodge Benefits make a profit, but to manage that profit in a extremely challenging. to deliver the results that the people of Kijabe Virunga Villagers way that creates incentives for conservation. needed—and that they would be best served by In fact, conservation enterprise is so From Stalled Project to finding a responsible and resourceful outside n the Virunga mountains of Rwanda, tourists complex that when successes happen, we Conservation Success Story tourism partner. That’s when Giles Davies, AWF’s pay top dollar to trek mountain gorillas. I want to study them and celebrate them. And new Associate Director for Enterprise, entered Supply and demand continues to push prices up As of two years ago, the lodge appeared to be no project is more worthy of celebrating the picture. Kenyan by birth, Giles was able to for this activity— yet no one has created the a project going nowhere fast. Working with than The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille Lodge in quickly identify the ideal partners: John Elias high-end accommodations this market requires. our Samburu Heartland. funding from DGIS (the Netherlands, Ministry Continued on page 24 >>> That’s why AWF is sponsoring the Kinigi Lodge—a 16-bed facility being built to the highest luxury Finding Economic Shelter 22 standards. AWF has helped the local community, in a Conservation Lodge One Boat, Two Months, a 3,000 Kilometer Voyage 23 which owns the land, broker a deal with a third The Samburu Heartland features the greatest he villagers of Befori were in high spirits. As a remote village along the Maringa River, they had not seen party operator. Funding is coming via grants from diversity of wildlife in Kenya—including rare a boat loaded with goods pull in for years. Instantly, a makeshift market sprang up. Eager villagers bought USAID, from AWF, and from a radical new source T species like black rhino, greater and lesser everything from cement to sugar, and they loaded their corn and other perishables onto the boat—watching of income for rural communities in Africa: a loan kudu, Grevy’s zebra and wild dog. And right excitedly as it steamed away to sell their produce downstream. from a private development company. in the center of the Heartland lies the Laikipia The voyage of this boat marked the launch of AWF’s Congo Shipping Project—an undertaking funded by the AWF believes that debt should be a key part district—a region remarkable for hosting all Netherlands’ Directorate General for International Cooperation (DGIS). Before the Democratic Republic of Congo’s of any successful enterprise development—first, these species without the protection of a single civil war in the 1990s, river boats were the commercial lifeline. During the war, trade ceased. Isolated villagers because participating in financial risk is a crucial national park or reserve. turned to bushmeat hunting and subsistence farming deep in the forest to survive—destroying forest and wildlife motivator. Second, because debt can be used to Most of the land in Laikipia is working alike. AWF wanted to encourage farmers to return to their traditional agricultural lands closer to the river—by leverage other forms of finance—both grant and land, with large-scale ranches owned by re-opening their access to outside markets. equity based. And finally, because it fills in the . Bergin J

k The Congo Shipping Project has the potential to be financially self-sustaining—since space on the boat is private individuals and companies, group c gaps when other forms of funding—like govern- ranches owned by local communities and small sold to traders. To date one voyage has been completed, running from Kinshasa to Befori and back—a 3,000 WF/Patri

ment grants—are not available. A subsistence farms. From this great diversity © km round trip! AWF is now working to arrange a second voyage—a second opportunity to deliver hope to the Of course, AWF has helped to structure the of lifestyle and wealth has emerged a group isolated villages of the Congo. And relief to the wildlife that live alongside them. loan carefully—both in the interest of the local of dedicated landowners who have worked community and the business itself. Interest is together to build up a powerful conservation payable only when the income is there to support movement: the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF), it. And certain trigger events (like civil unrest) one of AWF’s key conservation partners. will allow the community to suspend its repay- The community-owned Kijabe Group ments of principal without penalty. In business Ranch is a member of the LWF, and occupies terms, this is a “subordinated equity deal.” In a strategically important migration corridor conservation terms, it is a precedent that could right in the heart of Laikipia. Although they provide a new model for conservation tourism development across the continent. conservation enterprise

Starbucks Salutes Samburu Coffee Growers ast year, AWF reported on the launch of the LHeartlands Coffee Project in the Samburu Heartland. Based on Starbucks CAFE (Coffee and Farmer Equity) Practices, the Heartlands Coffee Project rewards African growers with good prices for quality coffee, and establishes standards for growing practices that increase quality while addressing conservation issues like human-wildlife conflict, water purity and forest conservation. This past year, in spite of bad weather, the program made tremendous progress. Together, AWF and Starbucks were able to train 827 farm- ers in CAFE practices, hold onsite demonstra- tions in composting, soil management and pest lias

E control, and hold Open Days at coffee factories ohn J where farmers were able to see the processing © Continued from page 23 of their precious crop first-hand. Many farm- Developing Skills ers enjoyed “cupping” exercises, where they and his wife Gill. John is a former company 24 That Build a Future learned to identify the key qualities of good 25 Chiefdom Shares director with global management experience coffee from the customer’s standpoint in terms who is consciously trying to make a difference The lodge will generate substantial fees, which Traditional Treasures of taste, aroma and acidity. in Africa. Soon a trust was formed for the will go equally to the Kijabe Group Ranch and longtime friend of AWF, Chieftainess Chiyaba is All this progress was recognized in June Group Ranch to oversee the lodge and apply its community trust. Lodge revenue will help a towering figure in the Chiawa chiefdom which 2006, when Starbucks hosted an “African A fees generated to community development— the Maasai educate their children, and pay for lies along the Zambezi River. More than 24 tour operators Coffee Celebration” at its Seattle headquarters and a 25-year management contract was health and water projects and security patrols. operate along the river, yet the Chiawa community to honor East Africa’s coffee farmers. “The many signed between the Group Ranch and the Just as important is our plan to educate receives next to no benefits from them, giving the positive developments taking place in East Afri- Elias’s company, Regenesis. adults—working with local people to develop people no real incentive to conserve wildlife. That’s ca’s coffee growing regions is a clear reflection Regenesis and AWF re-assessed the business management skills to fully participate why AWF is helping the chiefdom by leveraging the of hard work and dedication of coffee growers market potential and realized that the high- in running and managing the lodge. Since suc- tourism market that already exists with a cultural who are passionate about embracing higher end market was under-served. The project cessful business people are likely to be among village that is more authentic than anything else along quality standards,” said Jim Donald, Starbucks was re-envisioned as a place where upscale the lodge’s guests, Regenesis will attempt to the river. President and CEO. In other words, Africa’s patrons can rent entire cottages, or even the leverage their expertise to teach the wider Cultural villages are often nothing more than world-class coffee has found its deserved place entire facility, and enjoy their own dedicated community. Already, Regenesis is training shopping stalls for trinkets. But the Chiawa Cultural on the global stage. staff—creating a true home away from home. community members to the highest international Village will showcase all aspects of local life—dwelling This is a promising trend in community- standards in lodge management—providing huts, a courthouse, elephant lookout towers, a honey based conservation tourism—which has invaluable skills and secure employment. hive, a boat building area; plus traditional foods, dancing traditionally focused on the low end of the Today, the lodge is complete, with architecture and drama. Better yet, the history of the people will be market. Of course, raising the bar meant that is truly breathtaking. With fresh vision and committed to writing and displayed in a museum. raising more funds. Regenesis was able to determination, AWF and its newfound partners This enterprise, funded by DGIS (The Netherlands, secure a new $400,000 grant from the have turned stagnation into progress. And helped Directorate General for International Cooperation) helps European Union and the Tourism Trust a poor community transform their prospects AWF pioneer a new kind of conservation—one that and change their lives. om Fund of Kenya—and has agreed to make an c reduces threats to AWF conservation targets, empowers additional $500,000 of financing available. the local community and transforms wildlife’s most dan- ashim/raqey. gerous competitor into its most committed champion. H ohamed M © conservation leadership Taking the Lead in Developing Leaders

ince its beginning in 1996, AWF’s Charlotte SFellowship Conservation Program has helped 41 Fellows from East, West, Central and Southern Africa pursue graduate degrees in fields ranging from biology and conservation eco- 27 nomics to enterprise development and community conservation. Granting scholarships has fallen out of favor at some organiza- tions—since recipients have tended to take their newfound credentials and pursue higher- paying jobs in the commercial world. Yet AWF has avoided this situation—by focusing on extraordinary people with

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Among the children of today are Africa’s conservation leaders of tomorrow. From day one, at three levels. First, we have supported leadership within institutions—national parks, AWFc has invested e heavily in developing l those e leaders. Our b first project rwas to help establish a regional t wildlife e forums and local NGOs. Second, we have supported graduate studies for the College of African Wildlife Management in Mweka, Tanzania, in 1962. During the last future leaders. Finally, we are developing managers at the diploma and bachelor degree five years, as part of the African Heartlands Program, AWFl has focused eon building capacity a level, d with a focus e on countries r which still s have shortages h in this essential i tier. p conservation leadership

Continued from page 27 a real passion for conservation. In fact, nearly the AWF-supported International Gorilla a Charlotte Fellowship in 1997, Moses worked every Charlotte Fellow has gone on to become Conservation Program. The recipient of the for Ghana’s Wildlife Department and conducted a conservation leader. prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize, he wildlife surveys. Since earning a master’s degree is internationally recognized for his mountain in Conservation Biology at the University Charlotte Fellows Make gorilla conservation efforts. of Kent in the U.K., he has worked as a Senior Conservation History Josephine Henghali (Namibia). Josephine Officer in Ghana’s Wildlife Department. éré was one of the few women in Namibia with a Conservation of Ghana’s endangered elephants p am Eugène Rutagarama (Rwanda). Persecuted S Bachelor of Science degree when AWF awarded is a particular passion for Moses, and he has lodie during Rwanda’s genocide, Eugène managed E WF/

her a Charlotte Fellowship in 2001-2002 to served as Ghana’s representative to IUCN’s A to flee to Burundi with his family in 1991. He © pursue a master’s in Biology at the University African Elephant Specialist Group. An advisor returned as soon as safely possible, quickly of Namibia. Her thesis focused on the on elephant conservation issues throughout rose through the ranks of Rwanda’s national relationship between livestock management Africa, Moses continues to conduct important park system, and was key to ensuring that Living and Learning and habitat degradation in northern Namibia. research in West Africa. mountain gorilla habitat was not overrun in the USA Today, Josephine is a Senior Research Assistant Dr. Paula Kahumbu (Kenya). Paula as Rwanda resettled more than two million for the Cheetah Conservation Fund, where received a Charlotte Fellowship in 1996 that formal education isn’t the only way to people. Eugène received an AWF Charlotte she is responsible for management of the allowed her to pursue a doctorate in Ecology A develop conservation capacity. Practical Fellowship in 2002 to pursue a master’s degree veterinary clinic and is working to help ensure and Evolutionary Behavior at Princeton experience helps, too. Last year, AWF was thrilled in Applied Ecology and Conservation at the the cheetah’s future in the wild. University. In 2002, Paula headed Kenya’s to arrange a conservation internship in the U.S. University of East Anglia in the U.K. In 2005, Moses Kofi Sam (Ghana).Before receiving delegation to the Convention in Trade for for Mompoloki Morapedi of Botswana. Mompoloki Eugène became the first African Director of 28 Endangered Species (CITES). She also founded came to AWF at the age of 23 as a driver—but it 29 the Colobus Trust, which helped save the wasn’t long before his passion for wildlife landed endangered red colobus monkey on the Kenya him a spot as assistant to AWF’s chief predator coast. Today, Paula works for Lafarge Ecosys- researcher—Gosiame Neo-Mahupeleng. His dedi- Building Better Beekeepers tems, where she leads a private sector program cation to conservation in the region around Chobe enyan honey is the best in the world; pure, delicious and that restores wastelands for use by wildlife. National Park is legendary. When a wildfire raged Kdisease-free. And not only can beekeeping be profitable, it Despite these wonderful stories—and dozens out of control, Mompoloki drove for AWF by day is also good for the environment, since beekeepers have a strong more like them—AWF’s work in developing and helped park staff fight the fire by night. incentive to keep the forests intact. Unfortunately, traditional conservation leadership is far from over. Most Working with Jim Brett, under the Jim Brett Kenyan beekeepers use logs as hives—and supplement this an- field research in Africa, for instance, continues Global Conservation Education Fund, AWF helped tiquated design with inefficient hunting of wild honey and crude to be carried out by non-Africans. This needs Mompoloki secure an internship at the Silver Lake smoking techniques that sometimes set fire to the forest. As a to change. Within AWF, 85 percent of all staff Nature Center in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. For result, production is low, unprofitable, and even dangerous. and researchers are African— and we are four months, he received training in conservation In 2005, AWF partnered with the International Centre of determined to continue building an incom- programs and took natural history courses offered Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) to develop the capacity of parable cadre of world-recognized African by the Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Samburu beekeepers—training them in everything from construc- conservation scientists and managers. Education (PICE). Someday, Mompoloki Morapedi tion of modern hives to honey bee biology, apiary site selection, hopes to use his new-found skills to fulfill his colony management, harvesting and business management. These A Higher Degree lifelong dream—to become an eco-safari guide. trained beekeepers are now the core group which will, in turn, of Leadership in Mozambique In the summer of 2006, two more AWF staff train other members of their new Beekeeping Cooperative. And followed suit: Josephine Simon from Tanzania, For all of AWF’s success in developing 2006 saw the sweetest touch of all: the completion of a honey and Tanzania’s Pastor Magingi, a research conservation leaders, there are still nations in refinery with modern honey processing equipment. assistant in Alfred Kikoti’s elephant research Africa with virtually no conservation capacity. With this new capacity in place, beekeeping will grow as an project. Both were eager to pursue this rare Some are just emerging from years of civil economic force in Samburu. And the forests will continue to grow opportunity to build their skills for the good along with it. 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SUBRAP Gives Rural at work in Mozambique’s forestry department, Communities the Capacity Valerio will study for his Ph.D. at the to Prosper University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. His graduate research in the impact of UBRAP isn’t a music genre—but it is rocking elephants in the Limpopo National Park will Sthe conservation world in southern Africa. set the stage for AWF’s upcoming review of Funded through a grant from the European the same issue. Valerio is already experienced Commission, SUBRAP stands for “Scaling at training conservation workers, and these Up Benefits for Rural Area Populations,” an studies will improve his skills and enhance the acronym for projects on the cutting edge of quality of his work. community-based approaches to conservation. Carlos Manuel Bento. Already an expert AWF’s SUBRAP work focuses on 16 target in wetland wildlife conservation, Carlos will communities in four nations within three Heart- pursue his Ph.D. at the University of Pretoria, lands: Kazungula, Limpopo and Zambezi. More where he will study the conservation of Cape than 200,000 people and two million hectares buffalo in the Zambezi Delta region. There, of landscape are being directly impacted— a massive dam has severely impacted local making it the largest transboundary, transna- wildlife, and Carlos will be instrumental tional under-taking in the history of AWF. in identifying ways to remedy the damage Officially launched in August of 2005, the centerpiece of SUBRAP is the formation Continued from page 29 through careful wildlife management. Carlos of community land trusts—legally recognized 30 war and regional strife. These nations urgently has participated in numerous international 31

homson institutions through which villages can co- Turning Beads into Hope need our support, and it is in Mozambique, in T conferences, and will play a key role in manage their pooled resources in ways that

particular, that AWF is now focusing its efforts WF/Paul looking at wetlands, especially within the for Maasai Women A and recruiting its newest generation of Charlotte © Banhine National Park. supplement their livelihoods. The trusts are he Maasai women gasped when Florence Fellows. Bruno Alberto Nhancale. When he establishing business ventures and building stood to speak. She was conducting an T Mozambique’s limited conservation completes his Ph.D. in Biodiversity Manage- partnerships with the private sector. AIDS workshop in fluent Kimaasai. They knew infrastructure became painfully clear as AWF ment and Planning at the University of Kent, Creating these community land trusts is a she was one of them—yet they could hardly worked to develop capacity in the Limpopo Bruno will investigate how different land complex process that brings together stakeholders, believe she had become an educated, confident Heartland. We quickly realized that competent uses can be combined in a coherent whole. resolves conflicting interests and builds young woman, not forced into an arranged mar- and educated staff could not simply be hired— With this expertise, he will play a key role institutions where none existed before. Through riage with an older man like most of them, not they had to be developed. in helping Mozambique create new protected SUBRAP, AWF is helping to form no less than held back by illiteracy or rearing seven children. Last year, we reported that all three of our areas—and fuse them together with older eight trusts. It is painstaking work—but it Florence is one of the lucky beneficiaries of Charlotte Fellowships (scholarships for graduate ones. Bruno currently works for an NGO happens to be the future of conservation in BEADS for Education (a local NGO which receives education) had been awarded to up-and-coming that is collaborating with AWF—which Africa. And as we have for the past 45 years, support from AWF) that sells beadwork created scientists from Mozambique. means he is already one of our valued AWF is leading the way. by Maasai women and uses the proceeds to send This year, we were determined to do the same. partners. promising Maasai girls to college-preparatory So in 2005, we invited Charlotte Fellow All three of these Charlotte Fellows are boarding schools. Florence herself had been applications from the public at large, just as positioned to be major architects of Mozam- promised to an older man at the age of 12—un- we have done in other countries. The tactic bique’s conservation programs for years to til a BEADS for Education scholarship opened the worked, and we are proud to introduce three come. They will help to usher in a bright, new door to a new future. Today she is teaching AIDS outstanding new Charlotte Fellows who are future for the newly stable nation of Mozam- awareness and adult literacy at a school in the destined to make a huge impact in a nation bique—and continue AWF’s 45 year tradition Amboseli community. Tomorrow, she may well where they are so desperately needed. of producing some of Africa’s most celebrated become an important leader in the region—tak- Valerio Antonio Macandza. Already hard conservation leaders. ing her place on the front lines of the campaign

to build a better future for the women of Africa. amu S ert b es N WF/ A © shaping policy

WF works to influence policies that strengthen conservation at MOU Marks a New Start every level: local, national and international. We influence treaties, for Mozambique recommend legislation, and facilitate land use practices that help On the shores of the Indian Ocean, a jewel A has emerged from the ruins of war. Mozam- everyone—from small communities to entire nations—manage their lands bique is rebuilding itself—and today the oreiras successfully and sustainably. country is eager to showcase its incredible M lo lo natural wonders. b uan Pa J AWF is playing a key role in rebuilding © Influencing Land Policy (to name just a few). Mozambique’s shattered conservation capacity slowly pulling a continent apart. But that All Across the Land AWF was invited to join this process and infrastructure. But before a single training process takes millions of years—and in the Build infrastructure for a national park, in 2005, thanks to our pioneering work in could be held or a single brick laid, the rela- meantime, the Central Albertine Rift is a region and you enhance conservation for a decade. creating the Kenya Land Conservation tionship had to begin at the level of “policy.” of unparalleled biodiversity. Its most famous In-fluence government policy, and you have Trust—a legal entity that uses existing land It had to begin with a formal Memorandum of inhabitant, of course, is the mountain gorilla. an impact for generations to come. laws regarding leases, easements and manage- Understanding (MOU) negotiated and agreed But mountain gorillas, not to mention AWF has participated in a process initiated ment agreements to empower communities to by the ministry of tourism and the African the landscapes they inhabit, are no respecters by the Kenyan government to develop a national outside protected areas to conserve—and Wildlife Foundation. of national boundaries. And it is an incon- land policy. Initiated by the Ministry of Lands profit from—their wildlife. With this historic MOU in place we have venient truth that the Central Albertine Rift and Housing, the National Land Policy In the process, relationships were formed. been able to move forward with conservation spans three nations: Rwanda, Uganda and the 32 Formulation Process is addressing all aspects Trust was built. And we found ourselves a key initiatives. In the Zambezi Heartland, AWF is 33 Democratic Republic of Congo. e

of land use—tenure, administration, social player in the ongoing process of developing f beginning to influence the laws on community Managing this landscape properly means

cultural equity, and, of course, environment land policy for an entire nation. rt Wol land management. In Limpopo, with funding A

© treating it as a whole. It means establishing made available from the Word Bank and the standard conservation protocols, compatible Global Environment Facility (GEF) through laws, and collaboration among the wildlife the government of Mozambique, we are work- authorities of all three nations. That’s why ing to rehabilitate Banhine National Park, and AWF is pleased to announce that on October engage communities and the private sector 14, 2005, ministers from all three nations came in park management. We are also busy estab- together to sign the Tripartite Declaration. lishing a 53,0000 hectare community nature Together, they have recognized the need reserve just south of Limpopo National Park. to conserve this unique ecosystem through And in the Zambezi Heartland, AWF and collaborative management of all the parks that Mozambique officials are developing land use lie in the region: Parc National des Volcans, and resource management plans that promote Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Bwindi economic growth while protecting wildlife. Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth It’s a partnership we are proud to be a part National Park, Semliki National Park, of—in a nation that is now doing everything it Ruwenzori Mountains National Park, Kibale can to conserve its incredible natural resources. National Park and Virunga National Park. The three nations are now working Three Nations, together to complete a unified Transboundary One Strategic Plan Strategic Plan—a plan that sees the Central In central Africa, the Central Albertine Rift Albertine Rift as Africa’s wildlife species see it: marks the line where geological forces are as a shared resource and a common home. conservation partners

ur mission to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will giving our Arusha office access to an innovative, they chose the latter. According to Wilderness endure forever is more than one organization can accomplish. cost-effective wireless technology with point Safaris South Africa, the Maluleke’s decision to multipoint coverage across distances up to represents a landmark example of an ecotourism OAWF works with partners around the world to raise funds, 15 miles, and point to point system coverage model on community-owned land. design strategies and implement programs. Highlighted here are four orga- as wide as 80 miles. With this new agreement between AWF nizations that have been especially important this year to AWF. We deeply So the next time you pick up a Motorola and South African National Parks, we hope cell phone, remember that the same company to see other communities benefit from these appreciate their support and look forward to seeing our partnership grow. that makes your life so convenient is doing the kinds of partnerships—improving their liveli- same for AWF staff and partners across Africa. hoods even as they safeguard wildlife habitat.

The Nature Conservancy share resources and produce more conservation South African National Parks United States Forest Service (USFS) impact for the resources invested—instead of AWF and South African National Parks have The USFS is one of the world’s premiere Some partnerships are planned in advance. duplicating or competing with each other’s worked collaboratively on community con- authorities on the management of forest, soil Others develop organically because they efforts. servation issues since 2000. In a nation where and water resources—and AWF is proud to simply work—they are a good fit, with good We salute The Nature Conservancy, and many communities have not received the consider them partners. chemistry, between good friends. Over the believe fervently that our partnership holds financial rewards of tourism, our partnership Today, USFS International years, African Wildlife Foundation and The enormous potential for conserving the wildlife is making a dramatic difference. Programs are providing Nature Conservancy (TNC) have developed and wild lands of Africa. On August 18, 2005, both parties signed technical expertise to help that kind of relationship. And this year, we an agreement to foster partnerships between us better understand the 34 created a formal partnership to promote Motorola 35 conservation and human well-being in Africa. public and private sectors and the communities watersheds in our large-scale Under this partnership, TNC will provide In lands where distances are vast and roads adjacent to Kruger National Park. Kruger conservation landscapes. technical and financial resources to AWF to minimal, nothing is more important than receives 1.3 million visitors a year and boasts So many of our conservation help support the African Heartlands Program. communications. Motorola has greatly a wide array of species. The surrounding targets are linked to forest and watershed At the enhanced AWF’s conservation efforts through communities have a lot to gain from leveraging processes, and we value the USFS’ help in same time, the generous donation of critical radio equipment. their closeness to Kruger—and a lot to offer addressing watershed degradation. the results Their provision of base radios, vehicle- in terms of lands that will extend the park’s For example, in March of 2005 a watershed of this mounted mobile radios, handsets and other effective range. assessment was carried out in the Zambezi program equipment have already had a huge impact The new agreement is based on AWF’s landscape, combining stakeholder meetings become on AWF programs in six key landscapes in 10 strength in working with local communities, with aerial reconnaissance. The results were part of TNC’s global goal for the effective countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, such as the win-win deal we helped broker reassuring—the Zambezi watershed is in good conservation of 10 percent of Major Habitat the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), between the Makuleke community and shape, although suffering from significant Types by 2015. AWF and TNC will initiate Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Wilderness Safaris. expansion of floodplain agriculture. this collaboration by focusing on two geogra- and Namibia. The Maluleke lost their communal lands— By linking the skills of the field-based phies: the flooded grasslands, woodlands and This equipment is being used not just in among the most beautiful landscapes in South staff of the USFS with partners overseas, floodplain river systems of southern Africa AWF programs, but by national park services Africa—in 1969 when the government decided USFS Internal Programs can quickly address and the tropical grasslands and savannahs of and local communities to improve law to incorporate Maluleke ancestral territory the most critical forest and watershed issues. East Africa. enforcement, transmit information on wildlife into Kruger National Park. Wildlife biologists, forest economists, In a world where NGOs often pursue movement and monitor tourist When the land was returned to the com- hydrologists, disaster and fire management separate agendas, this partnership serves as a activities. munity in 1998, the Maluleke had to decide specialists, and policy makers are among those powerful example of how organizations can In Tanzania, Motorola whether to resettle the region or commit their who comprise the staff of over thirty thousand realistically assess their comparative advantages has established a pilot site for land to sustainable economic benefits that employees—making the USFS an incredible and strengths, and form real partnerships that the use of CANOPY— ecotourism can provide. With AWF’s help, resource and invaluable partner. public educati on & o u t r e a c h

or 45 years, AWF has been giving the world reasons to celebrate Center in Seattle—which introduced the full scope of AWF’s work at their fingertips— Africa—by engaging in public education and outreach. Through Kenya Heartlands Coffee Project to 3,500 the work their generosity has made possible. partners. Through their gifts, this well-informed and F conferences, special events, online information newsletters, airport motivated membership—now 80,000 strong— and subway advertising and much more, we are reaching millions with infor- Airport Advertising has doubled the funds we have available for mation about AWF’s efforts to conserve wildlife, protect land and empower Spreads Its Wings in Africa conservation. Their donations range from $5 to as much as $100,000, and include legacy You’ve seen them in airports across the Africa’s people. And adding tens of thousands every year to the ranks of gifts from our most loyal and long-term mem- U.S.—and now travelers will be running into bers. In so many ways, AWF members are true men, women and children who are passionate about Africa and committed them throughout Africa. Because this year, partners—the most valuable partners we have. to helping its vast landscapes and spectacular wildlife endure forever. Clear Channel has expanded their pro-bono campaign to include Presenting AWF Tuning In to Africa Ireland is pitching in by supporting three new posters placed in development projects to benefit more than South African air- Thanks to their long experience on the cutting Africa comes to life on cable TV’s The Africa 2,000 Kenyan farmers. ports—thanks to edge of African conservation, AWF’s senior Channel, a showcase for the continent’s most Just as important, Starbucks UK spread the Clear Channel’s staff are well regarded by their conservation outstanding English language television. Now word about conservation through a massive business affiliate in colleagues around the world—and highly Americans can educational campaign in 500 stores in the UK Johannesburg, Clear sought after as advisors to government agencies, experience Afri- and Ireland during the summer of 2006. Channel Independent consultants at policy-making conventions, and can music, his- Using posters, tabletop displays and free (Pty) Ltd. Within the speakers at key conservation venues. 36 tory, drama, art, 37 postcards, Starbucks educated more than a year, the posters will Last October, AWF held a reception for business and con- million customers a week about the coffee also appear in Ma- Jef Dupain, Congo Heartland coordinator, at servation—while chain—and the importance of socially respon- lawi, Mozambique, Washington, D.C.’s Carnegie Institute. The being exposed to sible growing practices. And as Starbucks’ Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. guests—partner organizations, government the work of AWF. lead partner in the Kenya Heartlands Coffee Placed in strategic airport locations, these agencies like USAID, several embassies and Before co-founding The Africa Channel, Project, AWF was featured throughout the billboards are perfectly positioned to reach AWF trustees— enjoyed wine donated by our Mr. James Makawa (originally from Zim- campaign. world-traveling tourists who are already sponsor Papio. But the highlight of the event babwe) was an NBC News correspondent Along with the in-store promotions, AWF passionate about Africa—and may well have came when AWF Trustee Walter Kansteiner in New York and Chicago. Today, AWF is also received coverage in Starbucks’ internal the resources to help support our cause. introduced Jef Dupain, who gave a dramatic pleased to announce that Mr. Makawa has magazine The Scoop which reached 110,000 presentation on AWF’s work in the Congo. joined our board, solidifying our partnership Starbucks partners (employees). And we Building AWF by In April 2006, Dr. Simon Munthali, AWF with The Africa Channel. Through special participated in the East African Coffee Building Membership Program Director in the Limpopo Heartland, programming and features promoting AWF’s Celebration event at the Starbucks Support gave an in-depth presentation on “Rebuilding As the challenge of conservation in Africa work, the Africa Channel is a key partner in Conservation in Mozambique”—covering the grows more complex, it is crucial that AWF telling the world about our success and the challenges facing a nation working to create a members get what they need to keep up. challenges that lie ahead. complete conservation infrastructure virtually That’s why AWF goes to great lengths to keep from scratch. Attendees included AWF Board them abreast of our work, with a quarterly A Cup of Joe, of Trustees and representatives from the World print newsletter, online newsletters, a fact- a Dose of Conservation Bank, Wildlife Conservation Society, Conserva- filled annual calendar, and 24-hour access to Last year, AWF was proud to announce a new tion International, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, one of the richest and most informative web- partnership with Starbucks Coffee Company U.S. Agency for International Development, sites of any non-profit organization. Any time through the Kenya Heartlands Coffee Project. U.S. Forest Service, Exxon Mobil, U.S. Department of the day our night, our members have the This year, Starbucks Coffee Company UK and of Interior and The Nature Conservancy. capital campa ign

Seizing an Opportunity project in honor of a loved one—are available. for Impact Philanthropic dollars spent well in Africa have a tremendous, disproportionate impact. In the pages of this annual report, you’ll And with so much to be done, there is still plenty discover highlights from AWF’s 45 years of of opportunity for you to have a personal and service to Africa. This anniversary is an oppor- lasting influence on conservation in Africa! tunity to reflect. But more important, it is an There is still time for you to leave a legacy that occasion to intensify our efforts—to make will echo through the generations—at AWF’s dramatic moves to ensure that our vision 50th anniversary, our 100th anniversary and for becomes reality. When we commemorate our centuries to come. 50th anniversary in 2011, we want to celebrate For more information, please contact Mr. great achievements completed in the coming Gregg Mitchell, Vice President for Development five years: and Communications. • Using creative conservation strategies, we want to put more important land parcels under conservation—like Manyara Ranch— and thereby demonstrate how to recreate The Campaign and You large, vital landscapes that support wildlife and benefit people s AWF ramps up our commitment to Africa, • We want to support many more young Awe’d like to invite you to do the same. Your 39 African scientists like Alfred Kikoti, outstand- gift—however you choose to present it—will ensure ing leaders who will be models for young that AWF’s capability is as broad as our vision. people and who advance knowledge in ways Won’t you be part of our success? that provide immediate conservation impact. • Further, we want to provide real leader- • Cash gifts. AWF’s greatest need is for gifts of holley S

. A Vision Big Enough for Africa The Campaign for the Heartlands R ship within the conservation community by cash. Campaign gifts may be made in a single or Africa’s magnificent wildlife to To enlarge our impact, to make a lasting © Craig working with Africans to create successful payment or through a pledge to be fulfilled over a survive and thrive, large interconnected difference—that is why the Board of Trustees ecotourism businesses that benefit wildlife and specified period. F landscapes must be conserved in ways has voted unanimously to undertake a major people—places like Ol Lentile Lodge. This • Gifts of appreciated securities.You receive that benefit people. And those people must fund-raising campaign, the first in AWF’s growing portfolio of conservation enterprises a tax deduction for the full fair-market value of be equipped to manage their own lands in history. Careful analysis has determined that to will be developed with sound business plans, appreciated securities and eliminate capital-gains sustainable ways. That is why AWF’s African secure the African Heartlands we are presently feature ownership by local community taxes. Heartlands Program is the best hope for working in, we must invest a minimum of members, and demonstrate the virtues of • Gifts honoring an individual. A contribution African conservation. $100 million over a five-year period. advanced environmental design. to AWF is a fitting and lasting tribute or memorial. Yet with AWF’s commitment to large- Officially launched on July 1, 2006, the • To strengthen our roots in Africa, • Bequests and planned gifts. You can provide scale conservation comes the need for equally Campaign for the Heartland’s goal is to raise we seek to develop a cost-effective ‘green’ for the future of Africa’s wildlife while meeting wide-ranging resources. We must be able to a total of $65 million in private support from permanent headquarters in Nairobi. personal estate and financial goals. Options work on a level that matches the challenge and individuals, foundation and corporations which You can be a part of this success. AWF include bequests and life-income gifts such as opportunity. In other words, if Africa’s great will be enhanced with $35 million in grants is seeking special incremental commitments charitable remainder trusts and charitable gift landscapes are to survive, AWF must grow our from governments. This level of support will in cash or bequest between $50,000 and $3 annuities. services dramatically—and quickly. enable AWF to expand its annual, on-the- million for this campaign over the next three ground conservation investments by 50 percent. years. More information on specific giving We’re confident that the vision presented here is It is an ambitious undertaking—yet it is no opportunities in each—plus options to name a big enough to advance conservation and empower more than the vision requires. And no more people across Africa. Please join us. than Africa’s invaluable Heartlands deserve. financial res ources

For forty-five years, supporters like you have been giving the people s the leaders of AWF’s financial management and development work, our mandate is to of Africa a reason to celebrate. Your contributions are the key to unlocking the full secure financial resources and be careful stewards of the assets you entrust to us. Rest assured that we are fervent in our quest to be a well-managed organization that potential of AWF’s programs. While grants we receive are usually tied to a specific A delivers the overwhelming majority of the resources entrusted to us directly to conservation program, membership and other gifts from you give AWF the ability to expand our programs in Africa. That is why we are especially proud of high rankings by charity evaluators mission greatly and respond quickly to urgent needs. like the Better Business Bureau’s Wise With your contributions, the Grevy’s zebra will roam the plains in greater and Giving Alliance and the Charity Navi- greater numbers. The mountain gorilla will continue its slow climb. And the exotic gator, both of which are available for species of the Congo forests will finally receive the attention and protection they’ve your review online. needed for so long. With your help, Africans will continue to take their rightful place as In Africa, even limited resources go leaders at the highest levels of wildlife management and research. National conservation a long way—but only if the expertise exists to apply them properly. This is policy will continue to be shaped, laying down a firm foundation for Africa’s future. challenging work. It takes skill to win And more communities will discover how conservation can become the economic support from communities for more engine they need to propel them towards prosperity. land protection. It takes perseverance Thank you for partnering with AWF. With your help, we can look forward to many to marshal construction projects in remote parts of Africa for ecotourism, park roads and ranger more celebrations in the years ahead. accommodation. It requires extraordinary insight to research the needs of wild animals and apply the knowledge quickly enough to ensure their survival. After 45 years of working in Africa, we believe the results of AWF’s efforts speak for themselves. 40 ways to give On many fronts, things are changing for the better. Yet great challenges remain. 41 The human population is growing, and we must act quickly to protect more land. We must CASH OR CREDIT CARD GIFTS. GIFTS HONORING A FRIEND OR train the next generation of African scientists and conservationists. And we must build creative You can write a tax-deductible check or make a FAMILY MEMBER. A contribution to AWF is conservation enterprises that give people economic incentives to co-exist peacefully with the contribution by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or a fitting remembrance of birthdays, weddings, wildlife that surrounds them. American Express. A monthly sustainer program anniversaries and memorials — especially when With so much to do, and so much at stake, we are especially pleased to report that our is also available. Or go online and pledge an it is accompanied by an AWF card notifying financial resources have grown this year—in spite of the declining overall commitment of amount, and while you are there, shop in our others of your gift. online store or adopt an African animal, or inter-national aid agencies to conservation and biodiversity protection. apply for an AWF credit card. BEQUESTS AND PLANNED GIFTS. AWF remains keenly committed to careful management of gifts and grants from individuals, You can provide for the future of Africa’s wild- corporations and organizations. Continuing grants from a wide spread of international donors are GIFTS OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES. life while meeting personal estate and financial critical to implementing our program work. As we grow to meet the ever-increasing challenges, With this option, you receive a tax deduction for goals. Options include bequests and life income we want you to know how much we value your investment in conservation in Africa. the fair market value of appreciated securities, gifts as well as a beneficiary of your life We appreciate your support, welcome your advice and look forward to building a stronger, avoiding all or part of your capital gains tax (please insurance or IRA. ongoing relationship with you in the years ahead. check with your financial advisor). Securities can easily be transferred electronically. For more information, please contact: African Wildlife Foundation GIVING AT YOUR WORKPLACE. 1400 16th St. N.W., Suite 120 If your work-place participates in the Combined Washington, D.C. 20036, USA Federal Campaign (CFC #0919), Earth Share or +1-202-939-3333 Joanna Elliott Gregg Mitchell Tom Nichols United Way, you can contribute to AWF through toll-free: 888-4-WILDLIFE or 888-494-5354 Vice President for Vice President for Development Vice President for payroll deductions. Also, many employers have e-mail: [email protected] Technical Design and and Communications Operations & CFO matching gift programs, enabling you to double Knowledge Management or even triple your contribution.

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statement of activities statement of financial position For the year ending June 30, 2006, with comparative totals for 2005 As of June 30, 2006 2006 2005 2006 2005 Current year operating revenues and expenses Assets Revenues Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,784,886 $1,865,748 Individuals $ 7,293,767 $ 6,871,817 Investments 7,313,877 6,347,220 Corporations and foundations 2,902,407 562,004 Accounts receivable 333,159 92,776 Government grants and contracts 6,935,750 7,281,646 Government grants receivable 1,200,412 692,152 In-kind contributions 2,046,550 4,978,964 Pledges receivable 4,256,239 2,940,854 Nonoperating income utilized 843,920 1,024,052 Prepaid expenses 540,272 542,520

Total unrestricted revenues, gains and other support 20,022,394 20,718,483 Advances to partners 275,264 304,120 Property and equipment 103,674 91,520 Expenses Office rental deposit 11,323 11,324 Program expenses: Beneficial interest in perpetual trust 464,085 413,647 Conservation field and policy programs 10,185,530 9,465,826 Public education 1,129,417 519,123 Total assets 16,283,191 13,301,881 Membership programs 1,078,085 914,129 Liabilities Donated goods and services 2,046,550 4,978,964 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 504,952 502,821

14,439,582 15,878,042 Refundable advances 548,865 535,926 Annuities payable 89,721 85,558 42 Supporting services expenses: 43 Finance and administration 1,073,493 858,689 Total liabilities 1,143,538 1,124,305 Fundraising 1,461,099 1,402,743 Net assets

2,534,592 2,261,432 Unrestricted 11,530,892 9,747,096 Temporarily restricted 2,609,707 1,581,426 Total expenses 16,974,174 18,139,474 Permanently restricted 999,054 849,054 Current year operating revenues over operating expenses 3,048,220 2,579,009 Total net assets 15,139,653 12,177,576 Total liabilities and net assets $16,283,191 $13,301,881 Nonoperating activities Endowments 150,000 375,000 Income from long-term investments 607,777 472,312 Nonoperating funds utilized (843,920) (1,024,052) Total Expenses Total operating revenues Total nonoperating activities and pledges (86,143) (176,740) $16,974,174 $20,022,394

Increase (Decrease) in net assets 2,962,077 2,402,269 Program 85% Individuals 37% Net assets at beginning of year 12,177,576 9,775,307 Finance and Nonoperating Net Assets at end of year $15,139,653 $12,177,576 Administration 6% Income Utilized 4%

Fundraising 9% In-kind Contributions 10%

Government Grants 35%

Corporation and Foundations 14% with much gr atitude

Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Janet Steven Kazan and Ms. Janet P. Owen John Winn Our deepest appreciation to everyone who supported AWF during the period between Demmler Judy Heymann Kazan Dr. Lavonne Painter Mr. Michael N. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Don Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Keesee III Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Paulson, Jr. Ms. Janet C. Woodward Mary H. Dohmen Mr. David Keller Ms. Charlotte P. Phillips Donna P. Woolley July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006. Thanks to your generosity, AWF is able to strengthen Louise I. Doyle Mr. Kelley Brooks Dr. Judith Pickersgill Ms. Eleanora M. Worth Gale and Ira Drukier Mr. Peter Kellogg The Pika Fund Felice Zwas and extend its efforts to protect African wildlife and their habitats. While space does not Mr. Rob Dugger Mrs. Olive M. Kemp Mr. and Mrs. John C. Pritzlaff Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dukes Ms. E. L. Kiriazis Claire Proffitt $500 to $999 Dr. Wilfried Eckhardt Aisha Kone Mr. Thor Ramsing Anonymous allow us to list all donors, please know we are grateful to every friend of AWF. Mr. and Mrs. William Edison Mrs. Hallam J. Koons Bayard Rea Ms. Stephanie Alexander Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton Emmons Mr. C. S. Kriegh and Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Reed Ms. Carla R. Allen Mrs. Jane V. Engel Dr. Pamella S. Gronemeyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Reinthal Ms. Aileen Titus Allen Heartland Partners Mr. and Mrs. Steven Chancellor Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Mr. John Adams Mrs. Mari Epstein Ms. Anne Krizman Mr. and Mrs. Don K. Rice Ms. Susan M. Allison $100,000 and above Dallas Safari Club Meyers Ms. Mary Anna Ajemian Mr. Gregory A. Erickson The San Diego Foundation’s Marie W. Ridder Robert L. Andrus Annenberg Foundation Mr. Robert C. Fisk John and Tashia Morgridge Ms. Summer Allen Mr. Morris Evans H. William Kuni Fund Ms. Nancy Ritzenthaler Ms. Lucila Arango Charlotte’s Web Jean and Carolyn Fraley Ms. Betty Carr Muse Mr. Michael Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Faerber Mr. Leonard M. Kurz Eleanor Roach Ms. Elinor M. Aregger The Christensen Fund Ms. Leila S. Green Lynn Nichols and Jim Gilchrist Sue Anshutz-Rodgers Mr. Robert F. Fairchild Peter and Deborah Lamm Ms. Claire Rosenzweig Ms. Brenda K. Ashworth and Ms. Christine Hemrick The International Foundation Mrs. Heidi Nitze Ann G. Ash Janice P. Farrell Dr. Paul Lampert Mr. Joshua Ross Mr. Donald Welch Dennis and Connie Keller George F. Jewett, Jr. 1965 Trust Henry M. Rines Kenneth Auchincloss Flora Feigenspan Robert C. Larson Rose-Emily Rothenberg Mr. Oliver Aspegren Mr. and Mrs. Robert King Mr. Stephen G. Juelsgaard Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stewart Barbara Babcock Mr. Lou J. Fezio Jeremy Lauer and Ana Betran Mr. and Mrs. Stuart T. Saunders, Jr. Ms. Barbara Atwood David H. Koch Charitable Ker & Downey Safaris - Kenya Mr. and Mrs. Melville Straus Mr. Elliot A. Baines James T. Field Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lavac Mr. Michael V. Scalzo Ms. Marilyn J. Bailey Foundation Mr. Michael Kidder Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tate Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Baker, Jr. Fischhoff Family Mrs. Cynthia Leary Ms. Lylah M. Schieck Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Barringer The Laursen Family Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. McIntosh IV Mr. Marc Watts Mrs. Jean H. Bankier Jeffrey and Robin Fleck Chong-Moon Lee and Irene and Jeffrey Schwall Mr. Francis J. Beatty The John D. and Catherine T. Anne B. Mize Mr. Bruce Wolfe Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Barbour James and Denise Flori Reiko Takahashi Charles and Norma Scott Elinka Beck MacArthur Foundation Gordon and Betty Moore Phyllis Barlow Mr. Peter Ford Mr. Dylan Lee Ms. Judith M. Shinn Ms. Virginia L. Bell Starbucks Coffee Company The Sidney S. Byers Charitable $2,500 to $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bateman Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Fox Cheryl and Kevin Leslie Ms. Julie C. Shumer Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Benedict Mr. and Mrs. Barry R. Sullivan Trust Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Grant G. Behrman Lorie A. Frankovic Carla Buck and Jack Levy Mr. and Mrs. Brian Simmons Mr. Calvin R. Bentsen David and Karie Thomson Mr. and Mrs. Ofer Nemirovsky Mr. Greg Behrman Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Benna Mr. Clayton F. Freiheit Tanina and William Linden Mrs. Mari Sinton-Martinez Ms. Barbara Berman Mr. Barron S. Wall Ms. Anne L. Pattee Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Bloom Mrs. Lucy Wilson Benson Ms. Carol Frick Ms. Marina Livanos Mr. and Mrs. Angus F. Smith Mrs. John L. Bethune Fair Play Foundation Mrs. Walter F. Brissenden Mr. Stephen Benson Lynn and Barry Friesen Mr. and Mrs. Robin Lloyd Mr. David B. Smith, Jr. & Ms. Ms. Fumiko Bielefeldt Chairman’s Circle Mr. and Mrs. James C. Roddy Mr. and Mrs. Tom R. Cassleman Mr. and Mrs. Don B. Blenko, Jr. Reginald H. Fullerton, Jr. Mrs. Stacy Lloyd Ilene T. Weinreich Mr. John W. Bittig $50,000 to $99,999 Mr. and Mrs. T. Gary Rogers Dan and Robin Catlin Mr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Block Mr. Oliver M. Gale William B. Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Smith Helen Blackeby Anonymous Roy A. Hunt Foundation Percilla and William Chappell Ms. Eunice M. Borman Carlos Garcia and Jolene Smith Mr. John D. Logan Ms. Elizabeth Steele Mrs. Holly Blanton The Dorothy Jordan Chadwick Shared Earth Foundation Clara G. Cist Mrs. Ruth M. Bowers Mr. Charles C. Gates Ms. Jennifer Loggie Mrs. Sally Steele and Mr. Ms. Janine Bonepartt Fund Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Elena Citkowitz Mr. McLean C. L. Bowman Mr. Gordon Getty Ms. Carol K. Longley Raymond Biglin Mr. James E. Bramsen 44 Dr. and Mrs. James L. Foght Mr. and Mrs. William L. Ms. Frances A. Close Ms. Clare R. Breidenrich Dr. Linda L. Gibboney Mr. Eric Lutkin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Steuer Mr. and Mrs. David Brown 45 The Ford Foundation Thornton The Columbus Foundation Rosalie and Garrison Brinton Mrs. Nancy Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. John W. Madigan Ms. Lisa M. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Roland F. Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Randoph K. Luskey Mr. and Mrs. John R. Walter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Denham Suzanne and Bob Brock Mrs. Joyce A. Godwin John Malcolm Frances W. Stevenson Ms. Magalen O. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. William F. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Ms. Eleanor S. Fenton Jenny Brorsen and Rich Ms. Patricia A. Gorman Brain C. Malk Lynda S. Storkerson Ms. Lydia S. Budak Peter and Eleanor Nalle Weening Mr. Frederick S. Fisher III DeMartini Michael and Wendy Graham Ms. Jacqueline Badger Mars Mr. and Mrs. George Strauss Miss K. D. Campbell P.R.I.D.E. Initiative The Weiler Foundation Dr. Maureen Hackett Mrs. Lois Brounell Ms. Doris G. Griffith Douglas and Patricia McCurdy Joanna Sturm Ms. Catherine Caneau Michael J. Piuze Ms. Annette L. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harrop The Brown Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Patrick W. Gross Foundation SunTrust Mid-Atlantic Ms. Molly B. Carl Frances A. Velay The Inavale Foundation Mrs. Randolph Brown Mrs. Helen K. Groves Ms. Nancy McDaniel Foundation Mr. Dave Carlson Douglas C. Walker Baobab Society Mr. Robert J. Laskowski Carol L. Bruen Richard and Kathlene Guth W. Wallace McDowell, Jr. Mrs. Jane S. Swotes Mr. Dayton Carr Mr. and Mrs. William E. James The Baobab Society honors Mr. Bruce C. Lincoln Mr. and Mrs. C. Frederick Heather and Paul Haaga Mrs. Patricia McGinnis Mr. Louis F. Tagliatela, Sr. Mr. Lawrence W. Carroll, Jr. those individuals who support Mr. Micheal Lindley Buechner Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Haber Ms. Louise McGregor Bob C. Taylor Barbara Clements $25,000 to $49,999 the African Wildlife Foundation Luster Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George R. Bunn, Jr. Nancy J. Hamilton Stevenson McIlvaine and Ms. Donna A. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Mr. and Mrs. Erskine Bowles with annual gifts of $1,000 to Scott and Marline Pallais, Adonai Ms. Kathryn E. Cade Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hamm Penelope Breese Mr. Barton Templeman Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Burnand $9,999. The baobab tree, a source Foundation Fund at The San Mr. and Mrs. William B. Mrs. William H. Hamm III Mr. Richard Mellon Mr. Robert L. Tessler Community Foundation of Leslie Devereaux of moisture, food and shelter to Diego Foundation Campbell Sally and John Hands Mr. Richard Melsheimer Ms. Veronica J. Thompson Jackson Hole The William H. Donner the inhabitants of Africa’s arid Louis B. Pieper, Jr. Mr. Paul Campbell Dr. Jeffrey Hansen Mr. and Mrs. George W. Meyer Mrs. B. W. Thoron Ms. Melisande C. Congdon- Foundation, Inc. plains, is an apt symbol for those Laurie O. Robinson Ms. Leslie Carothers Mrs. Romayne A. Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Miklovic Mr. John Tigue Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Dale F. Dorn individuals who sustain AWF’s Marjorie and Richard Rogalski John and Theresa Cederholm Dr. and Mrs. Alan D. Harley Daniel J. Miller and Phyllis Ms. Shirley M. and Joyce B. Correll ILRI Kenya conservation efforts. Ms. Elizabeth Ruml Ms. Lisa Chase Mrs. Suzanne L. 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