There are approximately 145 species of raptors (including owls) in Africa, which is second only to Asia. Yet, in many African countries there is little in-country capacity to study, monitor or conserve raptor populations or to address specific threats. Recognizing that locally led conservation programs are crucial for success over the long-term, one of the most important aspects of our work in Africa is to increase capacity in raptor and vulture conservation.
Our Impact: 24 students graduated, 3,915 people trained in conflict prevention and poisoning response
![collecting samples to train for poisoning response](/sites/default/files/styles/text_block_image/public/2019-11/halfpage-project-africa-vulture-poisoning-training.jpg?itok=6DtrAZnx)
Munir Virani
Africa's Raptors are in Crisis
Our Solutions
![Kenyan trainees in lab](/sites/default/files/styles/text_block_image/public/2023-02/lab_training_photo_c_moore.jpg?itok=0-3onBls)
Caroline Moore
Our Solutions
![Group photo of participants in Wildlife Poisoning Response Training](/sites/default/files/styles/text_block_image/public/2022-09/screen_shot_2022-07-09_at_4.00.39_pm.png?itok=evMsz-iB)
Our Solutions
![Group photo of participants in the Pan African Vulture Summit](/sites/default/files/styles/text_block_image/public/2022-09/screen_shot_2022-07-09_at_3.58.25_pm_2.png?itok=t19R_oIT)