A new generation of African Leaders.
ACLN helps the best African conservation leaders become stronger so that they can achieve more, work together, and support each other in their careers and their missions.
“The three ACLN sessions have shifted my view of leadership. I’ve taken more leadership roles in my organization. I’ve learned enough to give me confidence in guiding others, at the same time embracing my new role as a manager.”
—Sam Shaba, Program Manager, Honeyguide, Tanzania
“Everything I have learned, all the skills, tools, and leadership qualities - I have been able to pass back to my team in Samburu. So the training has not just been impactful for me but has made a difference to a whole team in northern Kenya.”
—Shivani Bhalla, CEO, Ewaso Lions, Kenya
”ACLN has become this space for me where I come and engage with like-minded leaders in a free environment where I can ask questions that otherwise I would not get the ability to ask in any other forum.”
—John Kamanga (right), Director, South Rift Association of Land Owners (SORALO)
“I never thought I was the leader that I am. I only thought I was somewhere within the vehicle, I didn’t know if I was driving or being driven. Within two sessions, I realized my importance in the organization and why I really have to make use of myself for the betterment of our vision. The whole package is something that I feel we need as an organization.
—Bupe Banda, National Administrator, Zambia National Community Resource Board Association
“ACLN has greatly helped me in building on my leadership skills, including understanding my strengths and weaknesses, how to manage teams and understanding team dynamics.”
—Daniel Sopia, CEO, Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association
ACLN was a unique experience. In those three weeks I was reinvented and what my organization has now is a man on a mission to ensure its success. It’s amazing how each level built upon the other so well and I cannot place one over the other as I have experienced myself applying them all in my work.”
—Alfred Mwanake, Coordinator, Taita-Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association
