Sustainable conservation means uplifting and impacting the communities surrounding the Grumeti concession. Our relationships department is key in ensuring we create meaningful long-lasting relationships with the communities that have been here years before us and will be here years after us. Uplighting and educating the
Grumeti Fund is committed to working with the local communities surrounding the concession to create income-generating opportunities through the Enterprise Development Program. Since its implementation, the Enterprise Development Program has been successful in training more than 900 entrepreneurs through its Village Learning and Guiding Programs.
At Grumeti Fund we are firm believers that while it is imperative to have a realistic grip on the threats to conservation, it is just as important to identify and celebrate victories, small and large. In a year rife with challenges, hosting a session of
When we were imagining how a facility - meant to promote cutting edge conservation research and address complex conservation challenges affecting the Serengeti ecosystem - ought to be, we knew that earth-conscious design was the way to go. So, in June 2020, when we completed
While the impact of this global pandemic has considerably disrupted human lives, the ebbs and flows of the natural world remain constant. And so, our work of protecting these 350,000 acres of the western Serengeti continues. In fact, with a decline in economic activities in
With less than 1,000 left in the world, eastern black rhino are critically endangered. Endemic to East Africa, their numbers dwindled as poaching for rhino horn surged in the 1970s and ’80s. However, due to the work of a number of organizations, we are starting
Since his arrival, Eric, the bull rhino we translocated to the Grumeti Concessions in 2018, has been living in a 500-acre intensive protection zone (IPZ) for rhino, monitored and cared for by our conservation management team. A couple of months ago Eric’s caretakers noticed that
Serengeti, home of the world’s greatest migration, also boasts an ideal climate, excellent soil for agriculture and growing economic opportunities. Despite these advantages, many of its residents live in extreme poverty. Amos Masana Matiko used to be one of these individuals –living on less than
The Grumeti Fund through our community outreach program continues to successfully enhance the quality of education provided to the youth from local communities. Our hope is that we’ll equip them with knowledge, values, and skills they’ll use to pursue rewarding careers. Despite the challenging circumstances
Knowledge sharing is a huge focus for the Grumeti Fund. Contributing to the larger conservation community when it comes to impact driven solutions on the ground is really important to the team. Learning from people and organizations around the world and to be advised on
How can a hat, a painting and a shirt make a difference for conservation? Check out these three women-led businesses that are donating a portion of their proceeds to the Grumeti Fund. Hilltop Hats Anne-Marie Walker has spent many years living and working in Tanzania. Now, based
The Relationships department has taken on a new role with the arrival of COVID-19 - to help equip and prepare local communities for the possible spread. Newly appointed Grumeti Fund Relationships Manager, David Mwakipisile, moved out of his house in the protected area and into the community
In the United States, the Grumeti Fund is a fiscally-sponsored project of the African Community & Conservation Foundation, Inc. (“ACCF”), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Tax-deductible donations to ACCF are granted to the Grumeti Fund to support our work.
