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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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Addressing the Root Causes of Human-Elephant Conflict in Botswana

Aug 8, 2022
A critical elephant landscape with high levels of human-elephant conflict (HEC) in Botswana is getting...
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Bringing Down an Ivory Trafficking Network

Aug 8, 2022
Successful law enforcement efforts against high profile wildlife criminals like the members of the Kromah...
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Wandering bulls in Southern Africa face challenges

Jun 8, 2022
In March 2022, 11 bull elephants started an epic journey that saw them move over...
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Elephant movers and the shakers: the three musketeers

Dec 16, 2021
A trailblazing, collared bull elephant named Swazi has made headlines after crossing three countries -...
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Successful prosecution of wildlife trafficker, Yunhua Lin

Oct 28, 2021
The New York Times has written an in-depth piece about the successful prosecution of Yunhua...
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Tribute to Rory Young

Aug 2, 2021
Rory Young of Chengeta Wildlife was a good friend and partner of the ECF. He...
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Poachers Turn Wildlife Defenders in DRC

Jul 15, 2021
The Elephant Crisis Fund has been supporting anti-poaching work in Lomami National Park in the...
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The Hidden Elephants

Jul 7, 2021
The magnificent, intelligent, and highly endangered forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) made headlines in March this...
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