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Malawian Orphanage Unmasked as Hub of Child Abuse and Wildlife Crime: An ECF-Funded Investigation

An orphanage in Malawi has been exposed as a centre of child exploitation and abuse, linked to a Chinese criminal network, with children groomed as wildlife traffickers. A recent article by the Environmental Investigation Agency highlights the investigation. In addition, journalist Rachel Nuwer has written an in-depth piece for The Economist detailing the shocking abuse and cruelty at the orphanage. … Continued

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Whispers of the Wild: The Forest’s Silent Battle

Jun 10, 2025
Whispers of the Wild: The Forest’s Silent Battle In the heart of the beautiful Arabuko-Sokoke...
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An Update from the Elephant Crisis Fund

Apr 29, 2025
Racing Against Extinction Protecting CAR’s Last Elephants   Small elephant populations in the Eastern Central...
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Combatting the Ivory Trade

Dec 31, 2024
The illegal trade in ivory continues, but at a significantly lower level than at its...
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Building a Future of Coexistence

Dec 30, 2024
Overlapping Elephant Range The rapid spread of people, infrastructure, and livestock into traditional elephant habitats...
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Protecting Elephants Landscapes

Dec 27, 2024
We support the protection of elephant landscapes across Africa, from those with relatively large but...
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Curbing the Bushmeat Trade in the Congo

Aug 27, 2024
Eco-guards inspecting a vehicle at the barrier © Jane Wynyard An ECF-funded security barrier, strategically...
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A Midyear Update from the Elephant Crisis Fund

Jul 31, 2024
Brave Women Warriors  How Rapid Response Units Are Tackling the New Threat to Elephants Christine...
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Exploring HEC solutions in Kenya's South Rift

Mar 14, 2024
A crucial element in operating our Elephant Crisis Fund (ECF) is on the ground evaluation...
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