Grevy’s zebras were once widespread across east Africa but since the 1970s their population has declined by over 75%. Kenya is their last stronghold, and in the north a large proportion of Grevy’s zebra exists outside of protected areas. Sharing the land with pastoralist communities, they live in a remote and unforgiving environment, where limited local knowledge of wildlife conservation and human-wildlife conflict put this population at risk of isolation and loss.

Since 2003, Marwell Wildlife has been at the forefront of conservation efforts in northern Kenya. Our work has been instrumental in shaping the national conservation strategy for Grevy’s zebra, and we continue to deliver impactful, on-the-ground solutions today.

Through our dedicated in-country team, we empower local communities to become stewards of their environment. By fostering coexistence, restoring habitats, and reducing human-wildlife conflict, we are turning the tide for this iconic species.

Marwell Wildlife currently has a team of 24 scouts, all from local communities. They are integral to the ongoing success of our efforts — monitoring births, deaths, and threats such as poaching or habitat loss.

The project is just as much about helping people as it is about helping zebras. Scouts receive literacy and numeracy training to accurately record data using smartphones — an incredible achievement, especially for many who have never had the chance to attend school. We are also proud that six of our scouts are women, providing vital income, skills, and new opportunities in communities where women traditionally have few chances for paid work.

Your gift will directly help to support them, and in doing so it will ensure the long-term sustainability of local conservation efforts to protect and save the Grevy’s zebra and their habitats.

Thank you!