@paulakahumbu She pushed the Kenyan legal system to aggressively prosecute ivory poachers and hosted Africa’s first nature-documentary TV series made by Africans. Her organization, @WildlifeDirect, created a suite of short films to promote a new platform for reporting environmental crimes.

@paulakahumbu @wildlifedirect The National Geographic 33—inspired by our 33 founders—is an initiative honoring changemakers who are rising to meet the most critical challenges of our time, making meaningful progress and incredible breakthroughs.

National Geographic 33 changemaker and National Geographic Explorer @paulakahumbu is a trailblazer for conservation efforts in Africa. Learn more about Kahumbu’s campaigns on behalf of wildlife: #NatGeo33#