The Pan-African Ornithological Congress that was held in Arusha, Tanzania from the 14th to 21st October 2012 supported the Honeyguide Foundation. The conference was organized and run by the Honeyguide Foundation with the aim that the surplus funds from the conference would go to support the core costs of the organization. The conference raised over $18,000 for the Honeyguide Foundation.

The Pan-African Ornithological Congress (PAOC) takes place every 4 years and its aims and purpose are to:

(a) Further the study of African birds

(b) Promote the preservation of African birds as an integral part of the African heritage

(c) Foster the appreciation of birds and discussion of African birds in relation to man, and

(d) Disseminate information on African birds through appropriate international meetings (Congresses) and publications (Proceedings of the Congresses).