News from the Field

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.

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.