Accelerating the impact of African-driven conservation.Tusk is a dynamic and adaptable organisation with over 28 years of experience initiating and funding wildlife conservation, community development and environmental education programmes across Africa.

Core values

- **Improved Food Security and Livelihoods**: The project has enhanced food security by 47% and helped 31% of the trained individuals earn above the international poverty line, significantly improving livelihoods[1].
- **Vocational Training and Employment**: It provided vocational training to 120 young people, with 78% finding jobs after the training, which contributes to economic stability and skill development[1].
- **Conservation Education**: The project educated 13,693 people, including schoolchildren, on the importance of conservation, promoting environmental awareness and the protection of endangered species[1].
- **Community-Park Relations**: It has improved relations between the local community and the national park, reducing long-term pressure on the park's resources[1].
- **Resilience and Adaptation**: The introduction of drought-resistant crops and solar-powered irrigation systems has helped communities adapt to environmental challenges like floods and droughts[1].