Building on my previous work, the project will engage over 400 students aged 12–25 from 10 most active school wildlife clubs. It will combine classroom-based learning with hands-on activities such as ecological field studies, conservation leadership camps, and student-led environmental initiatives. This approach is designed to improve students’ understanding of ecosystems, increase their interest in conservation, and promote positive attitudes toward wildlife.

Teachers and conservation experts from Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and Tanzania Wildlife management Authority (TAWA)will receive training to strengthen their ability to deliver conservation education and support wildlife club activities beyond the project period. Students will also take part in practical actions, including a “One Student, Five Trees” campaign, community radio awareness programs, and small conservation entrepreneurship projects. These activities will help develop leadership skills and encourage active participation in conservation at the community level.

Also, we will conduct a two-day student conservation leadership and career development camp, where 50 students will be empowered with leadership skills, responsibility-mindsets, and conservation mindset as future conservation ambassadors who can influence their peers, families, and wider communities. By increasing knowledge, building skills, and creating direct experiences with nature, the project seeks to shift perceptions from conflict toward coexistence.

In the long term, this project will contribute to the conservation of key species such as African elephants and lions by addressing the root causes of negative attitudes and promoting sustainable behaviours. Through education and youth empowerment, the project supports lasting conservation outcomes in the Katavi ecosystem.