Elephant Matriarch Project helps young matriarchs reclaim their futures through education, mentorship, and conservation training, so they can grow into the strong matriarchs they are meant to be. They will be enabled to participate in and lead the growing effort to save Africa’s wildlife.

Thus, in the village of Kajire, Kenya, on the edge of Tsavo National Park, two futures are being rewritten: students who once believed their education had ended are preparing for meaningful careers protecting Africa’s elephants. Like the elephants they help to protect, they also become strong leaders and role models. And elephants experience a higher level of protection and respect from locals.

The mission of the Elephant Matriarch Project: is to enable a future where young mothers become both powerful matriarchs and local leaders fighting for their futures and for those of the majestic elephants.

Every student follows a path based on her unique strengths and interests, but every path leads toward protecting elephants.

Graduates can become wildlife rangers who guide and protect elephants in the field. Or they will educate local communities, support conservation research, work as docents for tourists, all while advocating to protect wildlife.

By preparing matriarchs for meaningful careers, we’re creating a growing network of active environmentalists helping to protect Africa’s elephants.