News from the Field

Our friend of the month is Luke Katemba, a passionate photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller from Zambia.

Award-winning Kenyan travel, wildlife, and documentary photographer and filmmaker Kipchumba Koech is our friend of the month.

Meet wildlife veterinarian Abdullahi Idris, our friend of the month, and discover how he is helping protect elephants, rescue endangered animals, and strengthen conservation efforts in Nigeria’s Yankari Game Reserve.

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 Friend of the Month feature, we explore his journey, creative vision, and reflections on the power of storytelling in conservation.

The Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation will host a high-level global webinar titled “Nigeria’s Forest Elephants” on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM West Africa Time/British Summer Time.

Our Friend of the Month is Dan Yessa, an artist and documentary filmmaker based in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The EPI Foundation and the Central Africa Markets Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CAMPEA) announce a strategic partnership to mobilise private capital for elephant conservation, sustainable finance, and biodiversity across Africa.

This month, we’re thrilled to celebrate Christina Godding, a long-time ally of elephants and a true champion for our planet.

On UN World Wildlife Day, the Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation proudly announces its inaugural 2026 cohort of EPI Youth Ambassadors.