Elephant Protection Initiative

From humanitarian work to conservation storytelling, Amandla Longangi Antonio shares how communication can shape perception, inspire action, and build emotional connections to nature. In our latest...

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From Okomu National Park to Itasin Forest, dedicated conservationists are working to ensure Nigeria’s elephants survive for future generations. Be part of the conversation at our June 9 webinar by ...

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Friend of the Month Spotlight: Meet Dan Yessa, an artist and documentary filmmaker based in Goma, eastern DR Congo. Through film, art, and immersive media, Dan brings powerful human and environment...

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You cant protect what you dont understand. Awareness is the first step to conservation as per Tadiwa, one of the EPI youth ambassadors. Find out more about the YAP programme at: https://www.elephan...

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This month, we’re thrilled to celebrate and feature Christina Godding as our friend of the month, a long-time ally of elephants and a true champion for our planet. Read more about her journey on ou...

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Meet our Friend of the Month: Seetsele Nthomiwa, Botswana’s own natural history long-lens camera operator & presenter, captivating the world with powerful stories of Africa’s wildlife. From Big Ca

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Meet Dibblex Lesalon, the Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator at the Mara Elephant Project and founder of the Boots on the Ground podcast. This episode launches the Elephant Protection Ini

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Showcased at the Resourcing Tomorrow Gala Dinner, this film highlights the EPI’s work and the importance of raising awareness across all sectors, including those whose operations intersect with ele...

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Ten years ago, Africa’s elephants were on the brink of disappearing forever. Poaching and illegal ivory trade had pushed populations to a breaking point. But through unity and determination, Africa...

We’re delighted to introduce Chloe Desesquelles as our Friend of the Month and the latest addition to the EPI team as programme manager. Read more about her: https://www.elephantprotectioninitiativ...

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Most people don’t associate Nigeria with vast wilderness or endangered wildlife, but ANI's Tunde Morakinyo, our friend of the month for September, is changing that. From Gashaka to Okomu, he is reb...

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Our friend of the month for August is Georgina Goodwin, an award-winning documentary photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. Whether documenting refugee children in Tanzania, post-election violence i...

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We celebrate more than a decade of progress in protecting Africa’s elephants. 11 years ago, ivory poaching was devastating elephant populations. In response, African leaders came together to form t...

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Our friend of the month is Joseph Lekealem, a dedicated conservation leader who has spent decades working to protect Cameroon’s wildlife and forests. Read the full story: https://www.elephantprotec...

Wildlife crime doesn’t end with a seizure, that’s why we created the Stockpile Management System (SMS); a smart tool that helps governments track, secure, and manage seized wildlife products.

In honour of Women in Conservation, we’re celebrating Greta Francesca Iori as our Friend of the Month! She often says, "I didn’t choose elephants; elephants chose me." With a career devoted to prot...

We celebrate the incredible value of wildlife, especially elephants. Though they are essential to the health of our ecosystems, their future is at risk due to human-wildlife conflict. But there's h...

La gestion des stocks de produits de la faune sauvage saisis présente son propre ensemble de défis complexes, souvent en proie à l'insécurité et à l'inefficacité. Pour aider les gouvernements à gér...

Managing the stockpiles of seized wildlife products presents its own set of complex challenges, often plagued by insecurity and inefficiency. To support governments to manage these stockpiles, the ...

Following our 10th anniversary celebratory event on the 10th of May, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya, we have created an after-movie recapping the activities of the night and our attendees who continue the...