Our Story
Educate, empower, conserve

Key to the long-term sustainability of protecting Africa’s wild spaces is ensuring that local communities reap the benefits of conservation. When Fabia Bausch and Nicolas Negre first established the Chem Chem-Burunge Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in 2007, it was as a partnership with local communities, working hand-in-hand to conserve this ancient migratory corridor while uplifting those that call these lands their home.

In tandem with Chem Chem Safaris, the Chem Chem Association (a registered non-profit organization) works to both protect endangered wildlife and empower the surrounding rural communities through a range of innovative education, conservation and community engagement projects. Working in partnership with the government and local stakeholders, the Association is focused on building lasting relationships with surrounding communities, empowering them to nurture and manage their natural resources to maximise environmental, social and economic benefits.

Who we are

Our boots on the ground

Our hardworking and dedicated team strives to protect the Tarangire ecosystem and ensures sustainable development of the surrounding rural communities.

Nicolas Negre

Co-Founder & Owner

Nicolas believes that sustainable environmental protection is only possible when people are able to recognise, through education, the importance of wildlife and the potential it has for their future.

  1. Read more
    1. Nicolas has the knowledge and experience that comes with having lived in Tanzania for over 25 years. In 2006, he played a part in creating, developing and running Chem Chem Safari & Philanthropy. It was in 2008 that he co-founded and launched Chem Chem Association, and his main role within CCA is to undergo constant dialogue with all levels of Tanzanian government organisations.

Fabia Bausch

Co-Founder & Owner

Fabia plays a vital role of supporting the entire CCA team. Continuously on the lookout for solutions to grow the association, she inspires the team with her strong vision of what’s possible in conservation.

  1. Read more
    1. Prior to Fabia’s involvement with the CCA, she spent 12 years working in the banking sector. In 2006, she played a part in creating, developing and running Chem Chem Safaris & Philanthropy – the work of which still continues today. It was in 2008 that she co-founded and launched Chem Chem Association.

Andrea Frey

Senior Strategy Advisor

Andrea provides strategic advice to the management team and administrative staff of CCA. She also runs the AJF Advisory and supports major organizations and funders to address the challenges of our time.

  1. Read more
    1. Over the last 15 years, Andrea has worked in the philanthropic sector as both a funder and as a fundraiser. She has extensive experience in working with funders to implement strategies and develop portfolios to drive impact and build strong coalitions, as well as supporting NGOs to position themselves and secure funding. Andrea was the Head of Program of the Special Interest Program at Oak Foundation, the Director of International Growth at the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), an NGO working on wildlife crime. Today, Andrea runs AJF Advisory and supports major organizations and funders to address crucial issues: overfishing, deforestation, wildlife trafficking and conservation.

Abella Mutalemwa

Communications & Donor Relations

Abella manages communications with all key stakeholders, develops effective communication tools and fundraising strategies, and carries out research in community engagement projects.

  1. Read more
    1. She brings a solid background in private and public partnerships, strategic communications, and fundraising. Abella is extremely passionate and committed to contributing to the realization of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development – especially in the global south. She also brings experience from the traditional and digital media advertising industry as well as the non-profit sector.

Nganashe Lukumai

Project Manager – Community Development

Nganashe’s assists to create seamless synergies with the surrounding communities. She is responsible for overseeing community-led development projects and ensuring strategies are efficiently implemented.

  1. Read more
    1. Prior to joining Chem Chem Association Nganashe worked for The School and St Jude and Pastoral Women’s Council – both entities operating in Tanzania. She brings to Chem Chem Association invaluable expertise in the areas of project management, strategic communications, and rural community development.

Nicolas Negre

Co-Founder & Owner

Nicolas believes that sustainable environmental protection is only possible when people are able to recognise, through education, the importance of wildlife and the potential it has for their future.

  1. Read more
    1. Nicolas has the knowledge and experience that comes with having lived in Tanzania for over 25 years. In 2006, he played a part in creating, developing and running Chem Chem Safari & Philanthropy. It was in 2008 that he co-founded and launched Chem Chem Association, and his main role within CCA is to undergo constant dialogue with all levels of Tanzanian government organisations.

Fabia Bausch

Co-Founder & Owner

Fabia plays a vital role of supporting the entire CCA team. Continuously on the lookout for solutions to grow the association, she inspires the team with her strong vision of what’s possible in conservation.

  1. Read more
    1. Prior to Fabia’s involvement with the CCA, she spent 12 years working in the banking sector. In 2006, she played a part in creating, developing and running Chem Chem Safaris & Philanthropy – the work of which still continues today. It was in 2008 that she co-founded and launched Chem Chem Association.

Andrea Frey

Senior Strategy Advisor

Andrea provides strategic advice to the management team and administrative staff of CCA. She also runs the AJF Advisory and supports major organizations and funders to address the challenges of our time.

  1. Read more
    1. Over the last 15 years, Andrea has worked in the philanthropic sector as both a funder and as a fundraiser. She has extensive experience in working with funders to implement strategies and develop portfolios to drive impact and build strong coalitions, as well as supporting NGOs to position themselves and secure funding. Andrea was the Head of Program of the Special Interest Program at Oak Foundation, the Director of International Growth at the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), an NGO working on wildlife crime. Today, Andrea runs AJF Advisory and supports major organizations and funders to address crucial issues: overfishing, deforestation, wildlife trafficking and conservation.

Abella Mutalemwa

Communications & Donor Relations

Abella manages communications with all key stakeholders, develops effective communication tools and fundraising strategies, and carries out research in community engagement projects.

  1. Read more
    1. She brings a solid background in private and public partnerships, strategic communications, and fundraising. Abella is extremely passionate and committed to contributing to the realization of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development – especially in the global south. She also brings experience from the traditional and digital media advertising industry as well as the non-profit sector.

Nganashe Lukumai

Project Manager – Community Development

Nganashe’s assists to create seamless synergies with the surrounding communities. She is responsible for overseeing community-led development projects and ensuring strategies are efficiently implemented.

  1. Read more
    1. Prior to joining Chem Chem Association Nganashe worked for The School and St Jude and Pastoral Women’s Council – both entities operating in Tanzania. She brings to Chem Chem Association invaluable expertise in the areas of project management, strategic communications, and rural community development.

Our impact

What we do

We are proud to foster the development of 10 local villages through educational, conservation, and community engagement projects. We are committed to making a difference.

Our impact

Our partners

The people who believe in our vision

Tanzania Wildlife Management Authorities (TAWA)
Joint-anti poaching patrols for conservation and the protection of natural resources.
Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA)
Safeguarding the greater ecosystem through exchanging intelligence information and reporting illegal activities.
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)
Research and wildlife monitoring.
Burunge Wildlife Management Area (Burunge WMA)
The management of wildlife and natural resources in the Burunge area within the Kwakuchija corridor.
Chem Chem Safari
We work closely with our private partner Chem Chem Safaris. They seek to establish a coexistence between tourism and conservation and invest heavily in the community through the CCA.