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IEF Blog2019-06-02T14:27:38-06:00

Pandemic and Lockdown Impacts on Conservation in Sumatra

The dense lowland forests in the north of the island of Sumatra hold some of the world’s most magnificent, rare, and unique animals and some of the most dedicated people devoted to their preservation. Working out of 7 base camps throughout Aceh Province, the Conservation Response Unit (CRU) teams of skilled, conservation-management trained mahouts and their elephants are the frontline workers protecting wildlife and habitat. And they need our help.

How COVID-19 Hurts Elephants

One of the words we keep hearing these days is "uncertain". We live in "uncertain times", the future of businesses is "uncertain", and even the future of conservation is "uncertain". With this uncertainty comes a need for people to understand how our world is changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thankful for Courage

As we sit down and give thanks for all of the blessings we have in life, we at the International Elephant Foundation would like to highlight how thankful we are for the Rangers, Eco-Guards, Patrolmen and Patrolwomen who devote their lives to protecting wild things and wild places. This year’s Giving Tuesday campaign is dedicated to them!

10 Things We Are Grateful for this #Giving Tuesday

Your support means so much, especially in this difficult time when worries are high and individual sacrifice is so great. COVID-19 is hitting both Africa and Asia hard not only taking a human toll but since tourism is at a halt everywhere, much needed, and anticipated income is no longer available to governments and communities which then limits their conservation, education, and protection efforts for animals and habitats. We need your help now more than ever and hope that you consider a gift to IEF on this "Giving Tuesday".

2019 Conservation Grant Proposals due Aug. 10, 2018

The International Elephant Foundation is now accepting proposals for 2019 Elephant Conservation and Research Funding Support for African elephants, Asian elephants, and Ex-situ conservation and research projects.

Sponsor An Elephant

Sponsor one of the majestic female tuskers as a gift or for yourself. Protecting Iconic Cows honors their legacy and contributions to the herds while also protecting their relatives who are all likely carriers of the big tusker genes.

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