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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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Chengeta Wildlife's co-founder and CEO, Rory Young, tragically killed in Burkina Faso

Apr 30, 2021
We are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Rory Young, a dedicated...
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Tiffany & Co. reaches US$10 million milestone for wildlife organizations

Apr 23, 2021
Alongside other wildlife organizations, the Elephant Crisis Fund is a proud recipient of funds from...
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Support for a Unique Forest Elephant Population in North-West Angola

Apr 22, 2021
Progress in north-west Angola where our partner, Kissama Foundation, is establishing a conservation presence for...
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Congo: Elephant poacher and wildlife trafficker sentenced to 30 years in prison

Aug 25, 2020
In an unprecedented and encouraging move, a criminal court in the Congo has sentenced an...
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Eliminating the illegal wildlife trade

Apr 7, 2020
How do we stop the next wildlife-related pandemic? Read how grantees and partners of the...
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Rare sighting of Senegalese elephant brings fresh but cautious hope

Feb 4, 2020
A wild elephant has been sighted for the first time in many years in Senegal’s...
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Six Elephants Fitted with GPS/Satellite Collars in August/September to Further Reinforce Ongoing Protection Efforts in Yankari Game Reserve

Oct 7, 2019
WCS announced today that it has fitted six elephants with GPS/satellite collars over the past...
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Can the Ivory Coast Still Live Up To its Name?

Aug 28, 2019
West Africa’s elephants are in more trouble than any others on the continent. Most populations...
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