Jamma Conservation & Communities

What Jamma Conservation & Communities does

Jamma Conservation & Communities is a UK-registered charity (no. 1138785) operating as a conservation NGO rather than a traditional technology or commercial product company. The organization functions as a network-based platform that convenes academics, economists, communicators, conservation specialists, local communities, and Indigenous Peoples' groups to advance community-based natural resource management (CBNRM), Indigenous rights, and human-wildlife coexistence across Southern and Eastern Africa. It is led by Director Craig Bruce, employs 9 staff, and maintains offices in Cape Town (South Africa), Oxford (United Kingdom), and Windhoek (Namibia).

Its portfolio comprises approximately 18 distinct projects and programs organized around six thematic areas: CBNRM and wildlife economy (e.g., Life Through Wildlife targeting $30 billion in Southern Africa wildlife economy potential), human-wildlife coexistence (32 high-impact districts in Mozambique), education and digital inclusion (Eland School, EVDO Digital Community Support Centre), Indigenous rights advocacy (ACRRA, CLN capacity strengthening), sustainable livelihoods (Zambia aquaculture and Holistic Approach), and research (Disrupting Nature's Discourse, Contested Perspectives, Wildlife Welfare Study, Exploring the Role of Hunting). Media properties include the Beneath the Baobab Podcast (Seasons One and Two) and the Living With Wildlife Photography Competition, plus the Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant. Research and operational coverage spans South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Angola, Tanzania, Madagascar, Rwanda, with institutional affiliations to IUCN, IUCN SULi, and the IUCN Human-Wildlife Conflict Specialist Group.

The business model is non-commercial grant and partnership funding as a registered charity; the organization explicitly does not sell products or services in a traditional commercial sense and pricing is not publicly disclosed. Geographic footprint claims a global reach but operations are concentrated in Southern and Eastern Africa, with partner organizations and specialist groups providing channel reach rather than commercial distribution. There are no disclosed funding rounds, investor equity, parent entity, or commercial revenue mechanics in the source material.

Name

Jamma Conservation & Communities

Legal name

Jamma Conservation and Communities

Website

https://jammainternational.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jamma Conservation & Communities is a UK-registered charity operating as a network-based conservation NGO, advancing community-based natural resource management, Indigenous rights, and human-wildlife coexistence across 13+ African countries through approximately 18 projects and institutional partnerships with IUCN and community organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conservation and Community Development Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Support Activities for Forestry (11531)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAGAA

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAIAI

Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYIMAMAJAM

Community Forestry & Indigenous Land Stewardship Services

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Forest Management, Reforestation & Carbon Forestry Services

SECONDARYBPADALAE

Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Climate, Environment & Sustainable Development Programs

Keywords

• Community-based conservation
• Indigenous peoples rights
• Wildlife conservation programs
• Human-wildlife coexistence
• Sustainable livelihoods

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

Core offering

Jamma Conservation & Communities delivers community-based conservation programs supporting Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) through education, sustainable livelihoods, human-wildlife coexistence initiatives, conservation research, and a digital community support center. The organization funds a grant program and runs a photography competition with a $1,000 prize alongside a conservation-focused podcast.

Product overview

Jamma Conservation & Communities is a registered charity (no. 1138785) that functions as a conservation NGO rather than a traditional technology product company. The organization operates as a network-based platform connecting academics, economists, communicators, conservation specialists, local communities, and Indigenous Peoples' groups. Its portfolio consists of approximately 16 distinct projects/programs centered on community-based natural resource management (CBNRM), Indigenous rights advocacy, sustainable livelihoods, human-wildlife coexistence, education initiatives, and research. Key offerings include the Eland School (education initiative), EVDO Digital Community Support Centre (digital access hub), African Community Resource Rights Alliance (ACRRA - Indigenous rights), Life Through Wildlife (wildlife economy transformation), Beneath the Baobab Podcast (media content), and various IUCN-supported specialist group initiatives. The organization does not offer a unified software product or SaaS platform but rather delivers impact through partnerships, grants, competitions, and project-based programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beneath the Baobab Podcast: A podcast featuring Community Based Natural Resources Management (Season One) and The Human Wildlife Coexistence Challenge (Season Two)
• Living With Wildlife Photography Competition
• Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant

Products and services

• Community-Based Conservation Programs Field-level conservation programs that work directly with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) to deliver community-led conservation outcomes.
• Conservation Education and Outreach Education and outreach offerings that build conservation capacity and awareness within IPLC communities and broader audiences.
• Sustainable Livelihoods Support Programs supporting sustainable livelihoods and wildlife economies for IPLC communities as part of conservation delivery.
• Human-Wildlife Coexistence Initiatives Initiatives that mitigate human-wildlife conflict and promote coexistence between communities and wildlife in IPLC regions.
• Conservation Research Field-based conservation research supporting IPLC-led conservation outcomes and evidence-based program design.
• Conservation Grant Program Grant funding distributed to communities and partners to support IPLC-led conservation and sustainable livelihoods projects.
• Digital Community Support Center Digital hub providing communities with access to conservation resources, support, and information.
• Conservation Podcast Conservation-themed podcast used to advance public engagement and education on community-led conservation.
• Photography Competition ($1,000 prize) Public photography competition awarding a $1,000 prize to engage audiences and showcase conservation imagery.

Quantifiable outcome

• $30 billion potential of Southern Africa's wildlife economy identified for unlock through CBNRM strengthening

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Leaders Network (CLN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLN plays an essential role in advocating for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities across Southern Africa on issues like natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and eco-tourism. Jamma supports CLN's organizational capacity strengthening.
• Mozambique Wildlife AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working on wildlife conservation in Mozambique, collaborating on human-wildlife coexistence initiatives.
• Cape Leopard TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner addressing leopard conservation in the Western Cape of South Africa where human encroachment and habitat fragmentation threaten wildlife.
• IUCNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Union for Conservation of Nature partnership supporting the IUCN Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group (SULi) and IUCN Human-Wildlife Conflict Specialist Group.
• WILDCRUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxford-based wildlife conservation research organization collaborating on various research projects.
• African Community Resource Rights Alliance (ACRRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered Indigenous-led organization working to protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Africa, based in Cape Town.
• ZRDFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner organization visible in the partner network.
• IPNeSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous Peoples' network partner organization.
• ICCFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational conservation organization partnership.
• Wild Harvest InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on sustainable use and wild harvest research.
• Conservation VisionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner organization.
• IUCN Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group (SULi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJamma enhances the impact of SULi to expand its reach and influence, especially within the Global South.
• Conservation Measures Partners (CMP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JammaC_C
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@JammaCandC
• Facebookfacebook.com/JammaConservationandCommunities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jamma-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/jammacandc

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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