”We refuse to live in a world where rhinos and elephants no longer exist in the wild”

Wildhood Foundation was founded in 2016 as a reaction to the escalating poaching and illegal trade targeting wild animals in Africa. According to the UN, one million species of animals and plants are threatened with extinction. Never before has nature been under so much pressure as now. And it’s up to our generation to make a difference before its too late. Wildhood’s mission is to enable an effective protection of threatened species and their habitats through combating the illegal wildlife trade. Funds raised go to selected local efforts that defend the wildlife in some of Africa’s most affected areas. 

OUR WORK IN BULLETS:

• Raise funds to enable and support hands-on protection of wildlife and nature in Africa
• Raise awareness to increase knowledge about the threats to wildlife and nature
• Influence opinion and legislation through debate and policy work

WILDHOOD SUPPORT:

• Recruitment and training of female park rangers
• Salaries, uniforms and equipment to keep the rangers operational
• K9-dogs trained to find parts of wild animals, weapons or ammunition
• Education through scholarships to children in communities surrounding the wilderness

Wildhood Foundation supports the protection of 3 000 000 hectares of wilderness in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique.  The work deploys 295 women and positively benefits 1770 livelihoods. In the areas Wildhood help protect poaching have been reduced by 80% and wildlife sightings increased by 400%.