Makasutu Wildlife Trust aims to conserve the biodiversity of The Gambia and encourage a greater awareness, appreciation and participation in all aspects of biodiversity, its conservation and sustainable use of the environment, through the active involvement of local communities.  

WE PROTECT THE WILDLIFE AND WILD HABITATS OF THE GAMBIA BY

• helping people to enjoy nature with guided walks, talks and the production of materials about The Gambia’s biodiversity 
• supporting local conservation action by working with local communities on ecotourism projects  
• increasing our knowledge about the biodiversity in The Gambia by fostering an environment for research and undertaking research into many aspects of the natural world.   
• building the capacity of local people to protect and conserve their biodiversity and sustainably manage their natural resources by undertaking national education campaigns and providing courses for personnel in government, private institutions, local communities and other NGOs in biodiversity and its conservation.  
• running a wildlife clinic for injured and orphaned wild animals