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The National Geographic Society uses the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.

 

 

  • National Geographic Society launches an emergency fund for journalists. Learn More.
  • National Geographic launches COVID-19 remote learning emergency fund for educators. Learn More.
  • Take a virtual tour of our current exhibition, "Women: A Century of Change." See More.
  • Your ticket awaits: Travel the world virtually with National Geographic this fall. Learn More.

PRojects from the Covid-19 Emergency Fund

Explore grant opportunities for educators and the powerful projects of storytellers around the world who are on the frontlines of COVID-19, supported by the National Geographic Society’s emergency funds.

About the Educator Fund     About the Storytelling Fund

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Learn Anywhere

During a school year like no other, we’re offering a space to connect, share strategies, and run down a virtual hallway to encourage each other and celebrate the wins. Discover our resources for educators and students.

EXPLORE RESOURCES 

Virtually Visit the "Women: A Century of Change" Exhibition

Curated from National Geographic's historic archives, explore images depicting women from around the world in a virtual tour of our Museum exhibition.

Tour the Exhibition

 

Our Explorers At Work

 

About All Our Explorers

 

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    Hannah Reyes Morales

    A Filipina photojournalists sees photography as an agent of change.

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    Rudi Putra

    A biologist is trying to save the critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceros in Indonesia.

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    Shivani Bhalla

    A conservation biologist works to safeguard the future of Kenya’s rapidly declining lion population.

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    Pablo Borboroglu

    A leader in the effort to protect penguins uses new approaches to safeguard the species' future.

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    Jamal Galves

    A National Geographic Photo Ark EDGE Fellow is passionate about manatee conservation in Belize.

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    Dominique Gonçalves

    A Mozambican ecologist focuses on elephant conservation and building coexistence between communities.

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    Rosamira Guillen

    A conservationist is protecting one of Colombia’s most endangered native species.

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    Beverly and Dereck Joubert

    Award-winning filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert aim to save the wild places and animals of Africa.

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    Olivier Nsengimana

    A Rwandan veterinarian is implementing a unique project to save his country’s endangered cranes.

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    Marina Rivero

    A National Geographic Photo Ark EDGE Fellow is focused on tapir recovery in Sierra Madre de Chiapas.

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    Asha de Vos

    A Sri Lankan marine biologist and ocean educator pioneers blue whale research in the Indian Ocean.

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    Rae Wynn-Grant

    An ecologist uses her expertise in statistical modeling to understand human-carnivore conflict.

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    Rodrigo Medllín

    An ecologist in Mexico uses a multidisciplinary approach to protect and conserve bat species.

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Learn how you can help change the world for the better. Get updates from our Explorers in the field who are working to save wildlife and wild places, and learn about all our work to explore and protect the planet.

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From top: Photographs by Ronan Donovan (Leaves) and Amy Toensing (Holi festival).