Protecting Kenya's LAST giant pangolins from extinction

Act Now to Protect One of the Rarest Creatures on Earth and the Unique Ecosystem They Represent

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OUR WORK

ROLLING IMPACT

The numbers YOU have helped grow

Acres
Protected

Landowners signed MoU
or Long-term Leases

Km of electric
fencing removed

% of land in priority 5,000 HA
in new lease

Our commitment to giant pangolin conservation

  • Habitat Protection

    We partner with local landowners to protect over 4,000 acres of forest

  • Ranger Patrol

    Our team of 21 trained rangers patrols over 7,700 km of forest annually

  • Pangolin Monitoring

    Revealing crucial insights, including seasonal activity peaks

  • Deadly Fence Removal

    Working with 64 households to de-electrify 71 km of fencing

  • Local Community Empowerment

    We host over 490 household meetings annually to foster collaboration and trust.

  • Working in partnership

    With Olorien Forest Trust and Kimintet Forest Trust Conservancy

Latest news

our first-ever ranger fundraising campaign

Power the Patrol!

Our 21 Conservancy Rangers in Nyekweri Forest are part of the Wildlife Ranger Challenge for the first time this year.

They walk over 13,000 km to protect pangolins, elephants, and the communities they live alongside.
This autumn, we're raising $9,000 to power two months of patrols.

$32 – Feeds one ranger for nearly a month
$328 – Covers salary, rations & health insurance for one month
$4,402 – Powers the entire team for a month
Any amount helps us hold the line.

Watch the video and donate here

Power the Patrol

THE URGENT NEED

Pangolins on the Brink of Extinction

The Nyekweri Forest in Kenya is the last stronghold of the Giant Ground Pangolin, the world's most trafficked mammal. Only 30 individuals remain, and they face imminent threats from electric fencing, habitat destruction, and poaching​. Without immediate action, these gentle giants will vanish, along with the forest they call home

Our Mission

KENYA’s NYEKWERI Forest is on the Edge of CollapsE

80%

80% of the Nyekweri Forest has been lost

Since 2010, 80% of the Nyekweri Forest has been lost due to agricultural expansion, charcoal production, and land subdivision

12,500

over 12,000 acres have been protected

But there is hope. Our work has already slowed deforestation and secured long-term protection for over 1200 acres of forest. With your help, we can protect the land and begin the process of forest restoration

1,450+

Engaged 1,450 households

And 8,000 people in conservation education. Thanks to the trust of 176 landowners and the support of people like you, 12,500 acres of forest and grassland in Kenya’s Nyekweri ecosystem are now protected. 

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Impact: You Can Be the Solution

How You Can Make a Difference
By supporting The Pangolin Project, you are not just saving a species—you are protecting an entire ecosystem. Your donation will help:

  • Remove deadly electric fences that were killing two pangolins every month​. Thanks to your support this is down to once a year.

  • Stop deforestation in the 10,000 hectares of the Nyekweri Forest, home to elephants, giraffes, and over 25% of the bird species in the Greater Mara Ecosystem​.

  • Enable local communities to become the stewards of this biodiversity, ensuring that conservation supports livelihoods and future generations.

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The Impact of Your Support

Comprehensive Conservation Focus:

Unlike many organizations, The Pangolin Project is dedicated to protecting both pangolins and the habitats they depend on. This dual focus ensures that we address the root causes of their endangerment and create sustainable environments for their survival.
 

Biodiversity Hotspot Conservation:

The regions where TPP operates are among the richest in biodiversity. By supporting us, you're not just saving the pangolin but also preserving a multitude of other crucial flora and fauna, ensuring the health of entire ecosystems.

Holistic Approach to Habitat Protection

While many organizations focus on individual species monitoring, TPP goes further by actively protecting habitats, establishing management and governance systems, and working with communities and conservancies to restore and monitor these ecosystems accurately. This comprehensive approach sets us apart.
 

Partner for the Long Term

The Pangolin Project is committed to long-term conservation. Our team members live in the areas we serve. We've secured over 175 long-term land leases, and our 2023 Legacy Programme workshops alongside Legado marked the first time the community's opinions were sought for local conservation efforts. We are here to stay, working hand in hand with local communities to create lasting impact.

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