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The Elephant Corridors of the Ruaha

A team of rangers tracks migration routes that have existed for centuries, now threatened by agricultural expansion along the park's western boundary.

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On Becoming a Filmmaker in the Bush

A workshop graduate reflects on what it means to pick up a camera in a place where cameras have historically pointed outward.

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When the Rains No Longer Come When Expected

Communities across the Rift Valley are adapting to shifting seasons and documenting their experience for future generations.

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Following the Wildebeest at the River Crossing

Each year two million animals make a crossing that has happened for thousands of years. Each year it looks a little different.

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The Ranger Who Taught Herself to Film

Using a phone and a solar charger, a community ranger in Ruaha has documented more than sixty species new to the park's records.

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How a Village Stopped Poaching With a Camera

In northern Tanzania, a community surveillance project led by local youth has reduced snaring by 70 percent in three years.

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We welcome submissions from journalists, rangers, scientists, and community members across Africa.

Written Articles

Long-form field reports, personal essays, and conservation journalism from across the continent.

Short Films

Documentary films up to 30 minutes. We accept rough cuts — our team can advise on final editing.

Photo Essays

Visual stories told through photography. Strong captions and a narrative arc required.

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