An elephant is slain every 15 minutes — and countless others are subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment every minute of their life.
It's time for new ideas, new solutions, and a new future for these majestic animals.
Donate NowIt's time to end the senseless slaughter of this iconic keystone species.
The sad reality is that an elephant is slain every 15 minutes for its ivory tusks and hide — used for unproven medicinal purposes, to satisfy the market for ivory trinkets and jewelry, and to help fund terrorist organizations and their global efforts.
But elephants aren't only being killed for their ivory and hides. They're also subjected to a life of cruelty, whether forced to work harvesting timber or cruelly trained as performance animals.
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Here's what's underway right now, with your support.
Ending the Ivory Trade
Challenging governments whose policies and actions — including corruption — contribute to the senseless slaughter and inhumane treatment of elephants.
Fencing & Habitat Restoration
Building fencing to separate humans and elephants, restoring natural habitat, and relocating elephants out of danger.
The Elephant Coexistence Fund
Direct, rapid funding for coexistence projects led by the communities who live this every day.
Sanctuaries & Humane Economies
Safe, secure sanctuaries built through corporate, government and non-profit partnerships, proving a live elephant is worth more than a dead one.
Belle of Bagan
Our children's book, following an elephant who loses her home to deforestation, now being brought into schools, libraries and communities worldwide.
The Linesman
Our documentary on human-elephant conflict in Myanmar, now expanding into a global educational resource.
Both Sides of the Line
A new companion documentary following communities and elephants on opposite sides of the same conflict.
The Global Elephant Classroom
A free digital platform, currently in development, bringing films, lesson plans and real stories into classrooms everywhere.
Belle of Bagan: The Series
Bringing Belle's story to television, extending her reach far beyond the page.
End the killing and cruelty today. New Ideas. New Solutions. A New Future.
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