Wildlife Action Group Malawi

Wildlife Action Group Malawi The Wildlife Action Group (WAG) is an NGO, who co-manage two governmental protected areas Thuma Fore Conservation Project

Harvesting has begun for this season’s chilli crop around Thuma and Dedza-Salima, and what a success story it is.This hi...
28/04/2026

Harvesting has begun for this season’s chilli crop around Thuma and Dedza-Salima, and what a success story it is.
This high-value crop is helping transform communities from dependence on forest resources to more self-sustaining farming livelihoods, creating vital income for families and new opportunities for the future.
We are incredibly proud of the farmers and communities whose hard work is proving that conservation and development can grow side by side.

A little piece of history brought back to life ✨Built in traditional Malawian style back in 2009, this small bush volunt...
19/04/2026

A little piece of history brought back to life ✨

Built in traditional Malawian style back in 2009, this small bush volunteer camp had sadly fallen into disrepair — worn, weathered, and nearly forgotten. But its story didn’t end there.

With the incredible skill and care of local village women, the camp has been lovingly revived using time-honoured techniques passed down through generations. Red bricks were hand-pounded, mixed with flour, and fired to create that rich, earthy glow. Charcoal was crushed and boiled to produce a deep, striking black. Every surface was applied by hand, floors polished smooth with special stones, and finished with beautiful traditional patterns.

The result? Absolutely stunning.

While the roofs will need replacing later this year — once the grasses are ready to harvest — the buildings are once again strong, standing, and full of life.

It’s a powerful reminder of the beauty and resilience of traditional Malawian craftsmanship — and how much knowledge still lives within the community. We’re so proud to see these structures restored and ready to serve again while we work towards future funding.

Sometimes, the most meaningful transformations come from going back to the roots 🌿

A Story of Survival: Little Sergeant Back in late 2016, we first spotted a young elephant we came to call Little Sergean...
17/04/2026

A Story of Survival: Little Sergeant

Back in late 2016, we first spotted a young elephant we came to call Little Sergeant — less tha one year old, and heartbreakingly missing half his trunk. At the time, we didn’t hold out much hope for his survival. Life in the wild is tough… and even more so with such a disadvantage.

Then, in 2019, he was seen again — against the odds, still going strong.
After that… nothing. No sightings. No signs. Just silence.

Until now.

While reviewing recent camera trap footage, we couldn’t believe our eyes… there he was. Little Sergeant — alive, thriving, and all grown up.

Now around ten years old, he’s no longer the vulnerable calf we once feared for. He’s strong, resilient, and even captured play-fighting with another elephant — a true sign of confidence and health in the wild.

This is why we do what we do.
This is why protecting wild spaces matters.

Nature is powerful. Nature is resilient. And sometimes… it gives us stories like this.

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From seed… to income… to protection.These cabbages from phase one planting in 2026 represent months of hard work — and n...
15/04/2026

From seed… to income… to protection.

These cabbages from phase one planting in 2026 represent months of hard work — and now, real opportunity.

As they are harvested and sold, families will earn vital income at a time when prices are strong. That means stability, dignity, and hope.

But the impact goes even deeper.

Every successful harvest reduces the need to rely on the forest for survival.
Every income earned helps protect Thuma from illegal use.

This is the model that works —
support communities, and they will help protect the forest.

Real change, grown from the ground up.

You may not see them… but they are always there.Gliding silently through the forest at night, owls are among nature’s mo...
12/04/2026

You may not see them… but they are always there.

Gliding silently through the forest at night, owls are among nature’s most efficient predators. They control pests, protect vegetation, and keep the ecosystem in balance.

And when a forest has many owls?
That’s a sign of something special.

It means the system is working.
It means biodiversity is strong.
It means the forest is alive.

In Thuma, these quiet guardians remind us why protection matters.

Because a healthy forest doesn’t shout — it whispers.

As the rains fade, Thuma comes alive in a different way.Lush greens begin to soften, rivers slow, and the forest breathe...
10/04/2026

As the rains fade, Thuma comes alive in a different way.

Lush greens begin to soften, rivers slow, and the forest breathes into a new season. This is a place of quiet beauty — but also immense value.

These forests provide more than a view:
Water security. Climate regulation. Soil protection. Life.

Every tree, every stream, every patch of earth plays a role in sustaining both wildlife and the communities that depend on it.

At Wildlife Action Group, this is what we work tirelessly to protect — every day, on the ground.

Because when we protect Thuma, we protect far more than a forest.

Imagine going to school every day… for 1.5 years… without water.That was the reality for these children in Kazembe villa...
08/04/2026

Imagine going to school every day… for 1.5 years… without water.
That was the reality for these children in Kazembe village in Dedza.
No clean water to drink. No way to wash hands. Just daily hardship.
Now — smiles, laughter, and clean water flowing again.
Fixing this borehole is more than a repair.
It’s dignity restored. It’s health protected. It’s hope.
This is the heart of our work — protecting forests and supporting the people who live beside them.
Because when communities thrive, conservation succeeds.

A Powerful Shift is Happening When communities come to us asking for seedlings from our gate nursery cause they want to ...
08/04/2026

A Powerful Shift is Happening

When communities come to us asking for seedlings from our gate nursery cause they want to plant in their own villages… it means something has changed.

It means:

People are thinking long-term
They are choosing restoration over destruction
They are becoming guardians of their own environment

This is more than just planting trees.
It’s a sign of hope.
A sign of ownership.
A sign that conservation is no longer something “outside” — it lives within the community.

Every seedling requested is a step away from forest loss
…and a step toward resilience, food security, and a healthier future for all.

This is the change we’ve been working for.
And it’s growing

Hidden in the green A young African elephant moves through the thick vegetation, taking full advantage of the flush of n...
06/04/2026

Hidden in the green

A young African elephant moves through the thick vegetation, taking full advantage of the flush of nutritious growth left by the rains.

For elephants, this is a time of plenty.

Protecting these habitats ensures they always have a place to roam.

Family time on the rocks A relaxed moment for a family of Rock hyrax, soaking up the calm after the rains. With food sti...
05/04/2026

Family time on the rocks

A relaxed moment for a family of Rock hyrax, soaking up the calm after the rains. With food still abundant and the sun returning, it’s a perfect time to rest and regroup.

These small but fascinating animals are an important part of the ecosystem—often overlooked, but always present.

Small, vibrant, and full of life 🌿The Little bee-eater is a true sign of the season’s shift. As the rains begin to ease,...
03/04/2026

Small, vibrant, and full of life 🌿

The Little bee-eater is a true sign of the season’s shift. As the rains begin to ease, these colorful hunters perch quietly, scanning for insects in the warm, fresh air.

This is the beauty of the bush at the end of the rainy season—alive, green, and buzzing with energy.

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