Ubuntu is a guiding philosophy deeply rooted in African perspective, emphasizing interconnectedness, compassion, humanity, dignity, and communal well-being. In this Reader, Jackie Asiimwe - a Ugandan human rights lawyer, philanthropy advisor and CEO at CivSource Africa - speaks to Maliasili’s Portfolio Funding Director, Resson Kantai Duff, and emphasizes how embracing Ubuntu positively can influence our relationship with nature and each other, including how we lead and collaborate. This conversation is by no means exhaustive of Ubuntu's complex and multi-layered nature; it highlights key ideas from Jackie’s perspective on how conservation and environmental organizations can benefit from this philosophy.