Dinkenesh Ethiopia
Dinkenesh Ethiopia Conservation Charity Organization (Dinkenesh Ethiopia) is an indigenous Ethiopian NGO, founded in 2022 with the support of Claudio Sillero, Edriss Ebu, Jorgelina Marino, and members of EWCP's advisory board.
In 2023, Dinkenesh Ethiopia joined the University of Oxford and EWCA as the third partner of the programme, and has become the primary local partner for the co-implementation of two of EWCP's core projects,
One Health and Biodiversity Friendly Futures.
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Dinkenesh Ethiopia "Unique Ethiopia" embodies the unique biodiversity of the country, as illustrated in the logo by the giant lobelia and the Ethiopian wolf. They are encircled by the colours of the Ethiopian flag representing the protection of Ethiopia’s unique wildlife, the wholeness of its people and their environment, and a sustainable approach. The organization's mission is to safeguard the country's unique wildlife for the benefit of current and future generations.
Dinkenesh Ethiopia's objectives are to:
Promote a better understanding of Ethiopia’s unique natural riches, including flagship endemics, through research and monitoring.
Implement conservation activities that reduce threats to the survival of Ethiopia’s unique species and boost their long-term persistence.
Foster community involvement in conservation, including sustainable uses of natural resources, incorporating traditional knowledge and alternative livelihoods.
Raise awareness of the importance to conserve Ethiopia’s unique natural heritage and ecosystem services, at local, national and international level.
Current projects:
One Health for people and wolves in the Bale Mountains
In partnership with the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA). Funded by Wildlife Conservation Network.
Afroalpine conservation through sustainable livelihoods and institutions inspired by tradition
In partnership with the Amhara National Regional State Environment and Forest Protection Authority (EFPA). Funded by Darwin Initiative (Defra) and Wildlife Conservation Network.
Dinkenesh Ethiopia Conservation Charitable Organization
Registration Number 6456, constituted in October 2022
Board members
Dr Zelealem Tefera (chair)
Dr Bezawork Afework (secretary)
Tsyon Asfaw
Edriss Ebu
Eric Bedin
Executive Director
Dr Girma Eshete
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Your support keeps us going
Together we can do this by strengthening our core projects: Monitoring & Research, One Health, Living with Wolves, Biodiversity Friendly Futures & Conservation Translocations
Together we can save Ethiopian wolves from extinction.
