The African Wildlife Foundation
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) held a gala event at the Serena hotel in Nairobi, Kenya last week to celebrate its 45th Anniversary with AWF staff and Trustees, conservation partners, members of the government, and friends.
It was a night to celebrate Africa. In her welcoming speech, AWF Vice President for Program Dr. Helen Gichohi emphasized AWF’s mission to ensure the future of Africa’s wildlife by working directly with the people of Africa. “Wildlife and conservation policies cannot be implemented without consideration for the concerns and welfare of her people who are the ultimate beneficiaries,” said Helen.
Helen announced that the Kenyan government recently approved the establishment of AWF headquarters in Nairobi in recognition of the organization’s contribution to Kenya’s development as well as its growing impact and operations in Africa.
Special guest Amos Kimunya, Minister of Finance, commended AWF for its achievements and long history in Kenya. Mr. Kimunya said AWF’s success for 45 years is partially because Africans have always been a central part of the organization’s mission and program. On behalf of Kenyan Vice President Moody Awori, he added that Kenya will be honored to host the headquarters for all AWF programs in Africa.
Also present at the gala was Tanzania’s former President, Benjamin Mkapa, and Botswana’s former President, Sir Ketumila Masire, both of whom are AWF Trustees.
AWF looks forward to the next 45 years of conserving Africa’s wildlife and wild lands together with the people of Africa.
About AWF
Founded in 1961, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is the leading conservation organization focused solely on the African continent. AWF’s programs and conservation strategies are based on sound science and designed to protect both the wild lands and wildlife of Africa and ensure a more sustainable future for Africa’s people. Since its inception AWF has protected endangered species and land, promoted partnerships with the private sector for ecotourism to benefit local African communities as a means to improve livelihoods, and trained hundreds of African nationals in conservation – all to ensure the survival of Africa’s unparalleled wildlife heritage. AWF is a non-profit organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with additional offices in South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia and is a registered 501(c)(3) in the United States. Visit www.awf.org for more information.
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The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) held a gala event at the Serena hotel in Nairobi, Kenya in October to celebrate its 45th Anniversary with AWF staff and Trustees, conservation partners, members of the government, and friends.
It was a night to celebrate Africa. In her welcoming speech, AWF Vice President for Program Dr. Helen Gichohi emphasized AWF’s mission to ensure the future of Africa’s wildlife by working directly with the people of Africa. “Wildlife and conservation policies cannot be implemented without consideration for the concerns and welfare of her people who are the ultimate beneficiaries,” said Helen.
To help commemorate AWF’s accomplishments, AWF commissioned re-knowned silversmith and jeweler Patrick Mavros to design a beautifully crafted replica of the AWF logo. This special AWF logo pin was given to AWF Trustees to pay tribute for their support of AWF’s mission. The Mavros designed AWF logo pin will be treasured in our organization for many years to come.
Proudly wearing their newly designed Mavros-AWF logo pins are former presidents of Tanzania and Botswana, Honorable Benjamin Mkapa and Sir Ketumila Masire, both AWF Trustees.
Sire Ketumile Masire (center), former president of Botswana, wearing his Mavros designed AWF logo pin
Honorable Benjamin Mkapa (right), former president of Tanzania, wearing his Mavros designed AWF logo pin
Special guest Amos Kimunya, Kenyan Minister of Finance, commended AWF for its achievements and long history in Kenya. Mr. Kimunya said AWF’s success for 45 years is partially because Africans have always been a central part of the organization’s mission and program.
AWF looks forward to the next 45 years of conserving Africa’s wildlife and wild lands together with the people of Africa, and would like to extend a special thanks to Patrick Mavros for the time and effort he set aside for crafting AWF’s beautiful AWF’s logo pin.
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