The elephant is one of
Africa's most iconic species. It is in peril due to illegal poaching, habitat
loss and conflict with local human communities. We need your help today to turn
the tide and protect wildlife and communities in Africa.
Our goal is to raise
$250,000 this fall in support of a wide range of programs in regions where our
field partners are working on the ground to help elephants in the wild.
The Problem
Over 30 years ago,
elephants numbered more than 1 million. Now, that number is only half. By 2025,
elephants could be lost in a number of countries across Africa. One of the main
threats to elephants is conflict with humans.
Where human and
elephant populations overlap, problems often occur. Elephants raid crops,
causing threats to villages and the livelihoods of farmers. Because of this,
there is little political or community will to protect elephants. Without the
support of local communities, poaching for the illegal ivory trade will
continue to dramatically increase.
The Solution
We partner with
conservation groups who work to reduce threats and promote harmony between
people and wildlife. For example, posting beehives on fence lines wards off
curious elephants and prevents crop raids.
We also support
programs that hire local community members for anti-poaching efforts and to
actively monitor and protect wild elephant populations. These programs support
the livelihood of communities while also safeguarding elephants.
Our partners also
identify and support innovative initiatives to prevent ivory trafficking and
reduce demand for ivory products.
With your help, we can
turn the tide against the illegal ivory trade and protect wildlife and
communities in Africa.
What Can You Do?
Check out our online
auction that opened today. Bid on your favorite items - all proceeds benefit
elephant conservation
Get educated: attend
our upcoming Elephant Open House to learn more about these incredible creatures
and see them up close.
Attend the upcoming
Feed Your Wildlife Gala and hear from Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, founder of
Save the Elephants.
Join us and other
friends in Houston on a March for Elephants on October 4, starting at City
Hall.
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