What started out as an annual Congress in 2017 has grown to become an all year round impact and outreach organization. Through an integrated slate of programs, we inspire and incubate emerging science, nature, wildlife and conservation storytellers in digital media in Africa. NEWF is one of the only platforms in Africa addressing the challenges faced by the natural world and driving solutions through impactful creative science communication. We aim to impact, diversify and transform the industry by encouraging stories told from African perspectives, by authentic local voices. The NEWF Congress is our annual gathering and signature event which brings together emerging and experienced filmmakers, storytellers, scientists, conservationists and media distributors to connect and engage towards a common goal of creating a path to conservation through film, conserving our natural world and sharing stories of hope. Dedicated to elevating and amplifying the next generation, NEWF Labs addresses our development and transformation objectives by fast-tracking specialized professional development for “young” under-represented filmmakers and science communicators. We advance community outreach and engagement with NEWF Community Cinema – a mobile pop-up cinema for schools and community film focus groups in Africa.