Pembele partners with rural communities to protect and restore vital ecosystems through community-led conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and locally driven stewardship. Rooted in evidence-based approaches and deep respect for traditional knowledge, Pembele combines on-the-ground conservation practice with capacity building and inclusive governance to ensure people and nature thrive together — conservation & communities.

Pembele values reciprocity, resilience, and respect: we build trust by listening to community priorities and co-designing solutions that strengthen local leadership and cultural ties to the land. We commit to transparency and evidence-driven action, measuring ecological and social outcomes while adapting openly to lessons learned. Above all, we prioritize dignity and long-term partnership, ensuring conservation advances both biodiversity and thriving human communities.