Our Impact Projects
Cross-cutting Support
Nature’s Pitch supports ventures in Africa that foster green and blue transformation through innovation, authentic biodiversity storytelling and communication, gender and youth responsive diversity and inclusion in environmentalism. Our ongoing projects encompass wildlife filmmaking (PrideLands Film Festival), conservation education content (DogoDogo Productions), and elevation of women leadership in conservation (WE Africa 2024)
Driving Africa’s Green and Blue Transformation
Nature’s Pitch is committed to enhancing emerging grassroots social enterprises that utilize and leverage the economic opportunity of Africa’s natural capital to advance communities and biodiversity protection. By providing access to alternative financing options, relevant training and skills improvement, we will work with women and youth-driven enterprises, new businesses and economies to provide them with business and program development strategies and advice.
Case Studies
Shujaaz Inc.
Project: Shujaaz Inc (COP28)- Attend and launch of the Mission Overstory’s Global Storytelling for Nature Summit
Shujaaz Inc., a trailblazer in African-led innovation and storytelling, utilises mass media to engage East Africa’s youth. In collaboration with Nature’s Pitch, the Emmy-Award-Winning team curated a panel at COP28, exploring storytelling’s transformative power. During the event, they also launched Mission Overstory’s ‘Global Storytelling Summit,’ which fosters youth leadership, and green and blue transformation in Africa. The project aims to shape an aspirational future through impactful storytelling for social and environmental change across Africa.
→ Advocacy for the development of new narratives and the importance of harnessing the power of storytelling to inspire young Africans to drive social and environmental change among the 85,000 attendees during COP28.
→ Global recognition of Nature’s Pitch and Shujaaz Inc. as key players in leveraging storytelling for positive impact among the 85,000 attendees, established through the launch event at COP28.
Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival
Project:The Nkaang’ Festival – Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival
Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival (PWFF), founded by Fiona Tande, is Africa’s premier platform for wildlife films by indigenous filmmakers. Partnering with PWFF, Nature’s Pitch supported the 2023 and 2024 Nkaang’ Film Festivals held in Watamu and Nairobi, Kenya, showcasing diverse natural history narratives and promoting inclusivity in wildlife filmmaking. These events continue to celebrate excellence in conservation storytelling, amplifying African-led perspectives and drawing increasing global recognition from Africa-focused wildlife filmmakers for award consideration.
→ Multiple Awards presented to various African wildlife filmmakers from across the continent and film projects during the 2023 festival.
→ Knowledge and information-sharing presentations by diverse wildlife conservation organizations and entities within the Kilifi County ecosystem.
→ Sponsorship of the attendance of 4 participants nominated by Nature’s Pitch during the festival.
→ Promotion of cultural exchange and diversity within the film industry through the participation of individuals from various backgrounds, contributing to a more inclusive representation in wildlife storytelling.
Women for the Environment
Project: WE Africa Lead Program 2023 Retreat
WE Africa is an African-led initiative fostering leadership transformation, emphasizing diversity and inclusion with women at the forefront of the environmental movement. Nature’s Pitch supported the annual retreat for the WE Africa Lead Program 2023 cohort, facilitating a crucial transition for 21 women environmentalist graduates. The project enhances personal and professional capacities, promoting women as leaders and mentors within the African conservation space. This was an important juncture for the graduates who progressed to the WE Africa Move Program.
→ Elevation of the personal and collective leadership capabilities of 21 women environmentalists from across Africa.
→ Expansion of professional networks among the 21 women environmentalists in the cohort.
→ Improved representation of women in leadership positions within the African conservation space, contributing to diversity and equality in the field.
African Women in STEMM
Nature’s Pitch accelerates the knowledge, experience and expertise of African women in STEMM fields through immersive knowledge exchanges. By facilitating their learning opportunities and exposure to diverse perspectives, we enable the development of impactful biodiversity solutions that strengthen the resilience of green/blue economies and local communities. Our beneficiaries pioneer biodiversity initiatives, professional youth development in conservation, sustainable farming, and innovative solutions to human-wildlife conflict.
Case Studies
Dr. Moreangels Mbizah
Project: Founder & Executive Director at Wildlife Conservation Action, 2023 Homeward Bound Expedition
Dr. Moreangels Mbizah, a pioneering conservation biologist from Zimbabwe and Founder of Wildlife Conservation Action, stands among the 188 remarkable women chosen globally for the 2023 Homeward Bound expedition to Antarctica. As one of the four visionary representatives for Africa, she champions African women in STEMM, supported by Nature’s Pitch through a grant. Dr. Mbizah’s transformative journey aims to amplify women’s leadership in environmental fields, fostering diversity, and inclusivity. Leveraging insights gained, she endeavors to accelerate growth in biodiversity development and conservation, advocating for greater women’s participation in STEMM for Africa’s sustainable future.
→ Increased scientific knowledge of the grant recipient during the expedition, contributing to her professional development and enhancing her expertise in the areas of biodiversity and conservation.
→ Increased representation of African women in STEMM fields in the Homeward Bound Program, inspired by the successful participation of the grant recipient.
Rosebell Abwonji
Project: Leader in Youth Professional Development, 2024 Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program
Rosebell Abwonji, an emerging conservation leader in Kenya’s Greater Mara ecosystem, is committed to cultivating future conservationists and addressing youth unemployment. Accepted into UC Berkeley’s Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program, Rosebell, with backing from Nature’s Pitch and Conservation Nation, will integrate business and technology to accelerate growth in her vision for a comprehensive youth leadership development ecosystem. Her focus on natural capital and African-led innovation aims to transform conservation practices, promoting diversity, inclusivity, and green and blue transformation in the Mara region.
→ Multiple Awards presented to various African wildlife filmmakers from across the continent and film projects during the 2023 festival.
→ Knowledge and information-sharing presentations by diverse wildlife conservation organizations and entities within the Kilifi County ecosystem.
→ Sponsorship of the attendance of 4 participants nominated by Nature’s Pitch during the festival.
→ Promotion of cultural exchange and diversity within the film industry through the participation of individuals from various backgrounds, contributing to a more inclusive representation in wildlife storytelling.
Women for the Environment
Project: Mara Elephant Project
Abigael Pertet, an African woman in STEMM, leads the Mara Elephant Project (MEP) —an emerging green and blue social enterprise focusing on sustainable farming and tackling human-elephant conflict. With a grant from Nature’s Pitch, the team actively explores alternative crops, engaging the community for enduring solutions. Progress includes identifying elephant-resistant crops, implementing cost-effective measures, and establishing best practices for the human-wildlife interface.
→ Recruitment of Abigael Pertet as an effective project manager for the Coexistence Experimental Farm, ensuring proficient leadership and management for the project facilitated by the organization’s support.
→ Employment of 8 farmers and casual labourers on the farm, facilitated by the grant funds provided by the organization, promoting a positive impact on local livelihoods.
→ Cultivation of 22 species of crops on the experimental farm, made possible through the grant funds provided by the organization contributing to enhanced biodiversity and sustainable farming practices.
→ Protection of 5 acres within the Mara area adjacent to the Mara River, secured through the implementation of the Coexistence Farm Project and leased with the grant funds provided by the organization.
→ Enhanced research findings and improved data on elephant- resistant crops by the grant recipient.
