Through Elewana’s longstanding partnership with Honeyguide, the community-led conservation efforts in 2025 supported 113 villages, benefiting more than one million people and protecting 2.3 million hectares of natural habitat across Tanzania.
Protection outcomes remained strong in recent years, achieving a 94% reduction in poaching in Makame area and Randilen reporting zero poaching incidents. Community ranger programmes delivered results at significantly lower cost than traditional models, while maintaining high levels of community trust. Honeyguide’s Human–Wildlife Conflict programme reduced crop damage by up to 90% across 35 villages using low-cost, locally managed tools. Alongside conservation, investments in health and education expanded access to clinics, textbooks, and teacher training. Community-Led Conservation areas now generate approximately USD 9 million in annual revenue, reinforcing the model’s long-term financial viability alongside conservation impact.
With two WMAs now financially self-sustaining, Honeyguide is focused on scaling this proven model to additional landscapes in Tanzania.
