“People are getting killed in the name of conservation. What they are protecting is one of the great treasures of the world.”
-- David Attenborough
CAPABLE OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE
In the mission to protect Africa’s wildlife, Tusk’s rangers must brave remote and treacherous terrains. Together Defender and Tusk are forging a path to ensure the preservation of our world’s most precious treasures. Together, we embrace the impossible.
RECOGNISING GREATNESS
The Tusk Conservation Awards recognise dedicated, forward-thinking individuals with inspirational stories and incredible impact from across the continent. The recipients of the Tusk Defender Award all share an unstoppable commitment to protect the planets most at risk species.
EKWOGE ABWE
With over two decades of impactful work, forging alliances with tribal chiefs and advancing research on chimpanzee behaviour, Ekwoge has emerged as a dynamic force in West and Central Africa's conservation landscape.
FANNY MINESI
Fanny Minesi has dedicated her career to tackling the root causes of bonobo endangerment, addressing the wider societal and economic issues, ensuring local communities also benefit from conservation efforts.
JEALOUS MPOFU
Jealous Mpofu found his calling when he joined Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) in 1997, working his way up to leading a team tracking and monitoring painted dog packs in Hwange National Park.
THE ART OF CONSERVATION
Helping conservation find its voice through creativity.
GREATNESS COMES IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
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