African Wildlife Foundation
| Formation | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Type | INGO |
| Purpose | Wildlife conservation |
| Headquarters | Nairobi, Kenya |
Region served | Africa |
Chief Executive Officer | Kaddu Sebunya |
| Budget | US$27,709,524 (2016) |
| Staff | 132 |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | African Wildlife Leadership Foundation |
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is an international conservation organization created with the intent of preserving Africa's wildlife, wild lands, and natural resources. Founded in 1961, the organization helped establish conservation programs at the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka in Tanzania, and the Ecole de Faune de Garoua in Cameroon. The Foundation works with governments and businesses to develop conservation efforts as a source of revenue.