Kenyan conservationist, National Geographic Explorer and 2021 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, is in Washington, DC this week attending the National Geographic Explorers Festival 2026, where her photograph currently appears on the entrance doors of National Geographic headquarters as the organization opens its new Museum of Exploration.
WildlifeDirect Highlights of a Remarkable Year
trish2025-12-11T10:54:42+00:002025 has been an amazingly productive year for WildlifeDirect. We piloted Africa’s first Biomimicry Challenge for the youth and saw magic before our eyes! We also concluded a pilot project with Wallobooks of India, an innovative book-writing project designed to amplify values into conservation education through storytelling.
WildlifeDirect Warriors: Kenya’s Groundbreaking Wildlife Series Returns on Akili Network
trish2025-05-22T10:31:59+00:00The celebrated African wildlife series formerly known as Wildlife Warriors is returning to TV under a new name: WildlifeDirect Warriors. The relaunch brings exciting news! The show will now air on Akili Network, Kenya’s free-to-air educational children’s channel, dramatically expanding access to millions of viewers across the country.
Conservation Successes Amid Economic Challenges
trish2026-06-18T10:03:37+00:00As many of you may be aware, Kenya has been in the news as thousands of young people demonstrate against corruption and call for the rejection of the Finance Bill, 2024. Sadly, the government retaliation has been swift and brutal, and several young people have been killed and many injured. We want you to know that we and all our partners are safe.
Local Conservation Filmmaking in Africa is Breaking New Ground
trish2025-12-11T10:47:35+00:00We bring you up to date on how local conservation filmmaking in Africa is breaking new ground, offering authentic narratives that have long been overshadowed by foreign content. These films are reshaping perceptions and fostering a deep connection between African children, local communities, and their natural heritage.
Join Us In Making Difference
Victoria Wangui2021-11-30T13:08:26+00:00Africa’s wildlife is in trouble. Many species are declining towards extinction. If we do not halt these declines, we will lose many of our iconic species. We can make a big difference by simply inspiring people to care.
WildlifeDirect CEO, Dr. Paula Kahumbu Named Rolex National Geographic Explorer Of The Year
Victoria Wangui2021-08-09T06:12:32+00:00WildlifeDirect is excited to announce that Dr. Paula Kahumbu has been recognized as the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year for 2021. This prestigious award recognizes the cutting edge work that Dr. Kahumbu has been pioneering for more than a decade at WildlifeDirect. The award was announced today at the National Geographic Explorers Festival, an invite-only event hosted by the National Geographic Society, held on June 15th – 17th, 2021.