News from the Field

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.

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.

Read about the work we did in Conakry in support of the government of Guinea, where we strengthened the management of confiscated wildlife products by equipping staff with the tools to prevent illegal re-entry into markets and protect elephants across West Africa.

From the field, read how Ethiopia is deploying non-lethal solutions to manage human-elephant conflict.

Meet Dibblex Lesalon, a Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator, founder of the Boots on the Ground Podcast and our friend of the month.

Our friend of the month this December is His Majesty MVONDO Bruno, Traditional Chief of Minkok-Bityli in the Sanaga Maritime Division of Cameroon’s Littoral Region.

We highlight the importance of cross-sector collaboration, particularly with the mining community, in advancing biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and the long-term protection of Africa’s elephants.