East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) is a membership-based non governmental conservation organization. It was founded in 1961 following the amalgamation of the Wildlife Societies of Kenya and Tanzania (themselves both founded in 1956).
The vision of the Society is working towards an East Africa where economic, social and ecological considerations are integrated into all development programmes and agendas; where sustainable livelihood benefits are experienced by people; where nature and natural resources are conserved and that the beauty , richness and diversity of our environment is maintained and enjoyed by all.
The mission of the Society is to promote the conservation and wise use of the environment, but especially wildlife, by advocating for rational policies and appropriate resource management regimes, in conjunction with promoting best practice and good governance.
EAWLS publishes two magazines, which are SWARA and the African Journal of Ecology, and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.