Pwani Ecosystem Conservancies Foundation – Connecting People and Nature

Large elephant herd walking in dust in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa

PECFO collaboration with the member conservancies.

has significantly reduced poaching incidents and illegal wildlife trade

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When stakeholders work together

People and nature thrive.

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NO PLASTICS - SAVE OCEANS

The tide of plastics entering the ocean can, indeed, be reversed.

Protecting the rich biodiversity of the Pwani landscape

is at the heart of PECFO’s work.

PECFO - Conservancies

Pwani Ecosystem Conservancies Foundation proudly represents 19 member conservancies across the coastal region. Each conservancy is unique and contributes to protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable livelihoods within its community. Together, these conservancies form a network of protected areas critical to the ecological health of the Pwani landscape.

Our Mission

To grow vibrant conservancies that promote conservation for better community livelihood.

Our Vision

A resilient ecosystem benefiting people and nature.

OUR CORE VALUES

Equity

Partnership

Sustainability

Integrity

Stewardship

Conservancies

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Total Area Under Conservancies

Conservancy Rangers

Connecting people and nature

Building Our Capacity

Strengthening our organization is essential to achieving our mission. PECFO focuses on enhancing its internal capacities, from governance and management to resource mobilization and stakeholder engagement, ensuring we are well-equipped to lead conservation efforts in the Pwani region.

Building Conservancies

PECFO supports its member conservancies by providing training, resources, and technical assistance. Our goal is to empower these conservancies to manage their lands effectively, enhance biodiversity, and improve the livelihoods of the communities they serve.

Biodiversity Conservation

Protecting the rich biodiversity of the Pwani landscape is at the heart of PECFO’s work. We implement conservation strategies that safeguard endangered species, restore degraded habitats, and promote sustainable land use practices, ensuring that the region's natural heritage is preserved for future generations.

Livelihoods and Enterprises

PECFO recognizes that conservation and community livelihoods are deeply interconnected. We promote sustainable livelihoods and enterprises that provide economic opportunities for local communities while supporting conservation goals.