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.
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".
Animal Stewardship In the Age of COVID-19
At the International Elephant Foundation, taking care of animals is what we do. Be it [...]
Conservation and Research Grant Update
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, IEF will not be soliciting proposals for our Conservation and Research grant program on our annual time frame at this time. Please follow our web site for further news and information.
Conservation Video Awards: Winners Announced
See who won the Video Contest - and watch them all again and again! They are all truly spectacular.
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!
International Conservation and Research Symposium – 2019
We had over 65 talks and presentations from presenters from all over the world, held Africa’s first ever EEHV Workshop
Conservation Grant Video Awards
We are always so impressed with the videos submitted by our conservation project grant award winners about their work that we wanted to add something fun and rewarding in 2019.
Spring into Action – IEF Newsletter
Spring into Action – IEF Newsletter - April 13, 2019
2020 Grant Application
IEF is now accepting proposals for 2020 Elephant Conservation and Research Funding Support!
Support for Elephants in 13 Countries Across 3 Continents
IEF announced their support for 24 conservation projects in 13 countries spanning 3 continents, adding to the over $5.5 million in direct conservation funding since its founding.
16th International Elephant Conservation and Research Symposium
Save The Date - 21-25 October, 2019
Wow, Overwhelmed by Love for Elephants on Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday - Jumbo kudos to each and every one of you!
Send An Elephant, Save An Elephant!
The International Elephant Foundation is proud to announce our newest business supporter, Save An Elephant, LLC
Today is the Day – It’s Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday is today! As you decide on your charitable giving for 2018, we hope you consider supporting the International Elephant Foundation! . .
An Elephants Journey, A Richard Boddington Film
An Interview with Richard Boddington . . .
Sacrifice on the Frontlines of Conservation
Fourteen Community Scouts in the Lower Zambezi area (Luangwa District which is part of Rufunsa Game Management Area) have been working and putting their lives on the line without receiving their salaries since December 2017. . .
EEHV Advisory Group NEWS
Wildlife and zoo veterinarians, scientists, conservationists, and elephant specialists work for solutions to help young elephants threatened globally by EEHV virus . . .
WORLD Elephant Day – Aug 12, 2018
World Elephant Day is August 12th and it is going to be ele-fantastic! Not only are we all wearing our I ❤️ Elephants shirts to celebrate, we are relaunching the campaign so you can buy one for yourself! . .
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.
RoundUp App – New Donation Opportunity
IEF has partnered with a new donation program called RoundUp App! It allows you to support us by simply donating [...]
Elephant Ambassador Birthday at Wildlife Safari
To say that the Elephant Department at Wildlife Safari stays busy is an understatement. After over a year of fundraising [...]
Remembering Stephen Eisele
Photo: Stephen teaching knot skills to delegates at an annual EMA conference. Photo Courtesy of Daryl Hoffman The International Elephant [...]
Project Spotlight: Reduction of Poisoning of African Elephants
Elephants are being poisoned by poachers throughout Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.
PBS, IEF & You
Local PBS affiliates have partnered with IEF to support elephant conservation during their pledge drives.
RoundUp! Support our work, donate your change
Remember the days when you’d throw your loose change in a jar and forget about it?
Send an eCard
IEF now has Elephant eCards. Send one, send many. Delight your friends and family. Send for an occasion or just to say "hello"
Kenya’s biggest elephant killed by poachers
Kenya’s biggest elephant killed by poachers Paula Kahumbu, The Guardian June 13, 2014 It is 4 am and I have [...]