Our achievements

# Expand membership

We currently have 19 member conservancies covering over 700,000 hectares working and spearheading conservation outside state-protected areas within the Pwani landscape.

# Reduce poaching incidents and illegal wildlife trade

PECFO, in a powerful collaboration with the member conservancies, has significantly reduced poaching incidents and illegal wildlife trade.  This achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of our 205 community rangers doing patrols, wildlife surveillance, and awareness campaigns when implemented collectively.

# Governance training

9 PECFO board members (5 men, 4 women), 2 secretariats, and conservancy staff equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective governance. This investment has transformed PECFO’s governance and financial capacity.

# Education and outreach program

Our education and awareness forums for community members and schools are the cornerstone of our conservation efforts. Driven by the community’s active participation, these forums serve as a platform for discussing and promoting conservation and natural resource management, which is crucial in increasing community involvement and understanding

# Habitat protection and restoration

Spearheaded protection and restoration of critical marine habitats, such as mangroves and coral reefs, and terrestrial ecosystems, such as coastal forests, for a more balanced ecosystem and biodiversity.

# Land rights advocacy and resource ownership

Advocated for community land rights, ensuring local ownership and control over natural resources. This advocacy is crucial in empowering the local communities and giving them control over their resources. Meetings were conducted in various parts, including Shakababo Community Conservancy (Tana River), Mwaluganje, and Ganda Conservancies (Kwale), to ensure that the voices of the communities were heard and their rights protected

# Building resilient communities

Empowered local communities through sustainable livelihood programs, such as eco-tourism, beekeeping, and sustainable fisheries, climate-smart agriculture, reducing reliance on environmentally harmful practices.