CONSERVATION
IN ACTION
For more than 50 years, the Endangered Wildlife Trust has been at the forefront of conservation in southern Africa, growing from its early focus on threatened species to tackling complex conservation challenges at species and landscape level.
Today, we work across eight Strategic Conservation Landscapes, bringing together science, field experience and strong partnerships with communities, governments, researchers and conservation organisations to deliver practical conservation action where it is needed most.
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THE CHALLENGE
Africa is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife and wild places. It is also one of the world’s fastest-changing continents.
Habitats are being lost and fragmented. Wildlife crime is becoming increasingly
sophisticated. Climate change is reshaping natural landscapes, while growing
demands on land, water and natural resources are placing increasing pressure on
wildlife and the people who rely on healthy environments for water, food,
livelihoods and economic opportunity.
These challenges are interconnected. Wildlife cannot thrive without healthy
rivers, wetlands, grasslands and forests. Equally, people depend on these natural
systems for clean water, food, livelihoods and a stable climate. Protecting nature
means protecting the systems that sustain life.
That’s why the Endangered Wildlife Trust exists.
Our Vision
A healthy and equitable Africa that values and sustains the diversity of all life.
Our Mission
Conserve threatened species and ecosystems in Africa to the benefit of all.
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CONSERVATION
IN ACTION
Conservation is measured by what changes on the ground. These
stories show our work in action across Africa, protecting wildlife,
restoring landscapes and creating practical solutions that benefit
both nature and people.
From the illegal pet trade back to the wild
Ninety-eight Armadillo Girdled Lizards are back where they belong.
At our Conservation Campus in Midrand, we demonstrate how at Medike Nature Reserve, we protect one of South Africa’s most important mountain landscapes in the western Soutpansberg Mountains of Limpopo. We conserve exceptional wildlife, unique plant life, vital water catchments and a rich cultural heritage, while inviting visitors to explore this remarkable landscape through walking trails, rustic off-grid accommodation and campsites. Every visit helps us protect Medike and supports our conservation work across Africa.
A healthier wetland. A stronger community
The Adams Mission Wetland on the KwaZulu-Natal coast supports both wildlife and people.
Spanning 400 hectares, it provides habitat for two Endangered frog species and supports more than 90,000 people. Since 2015, we’ve worked with local communities to restore the wetland, improve water quality, reduce pollution, and protect this vital natural resource. In 2025, that work expanded with community-run waste collection facilities that created local jobs while reducing the amount of waste entering the wetland.
Following the vultures of Badingilo
Fifteen Critically Endangered vultures are now carrying satellite tracking units across South Sudan’s Badingilo National Park, one of Africa’s last great wildernesses.
Working with African Parks, our team is learning how these birds move, and the data will help identify important habitats and conservation priorities for the species.
Rediscovering a beetle thought to be lost
New DNA analyses from our high-altitude field surveys revealed that the Critically Endangered Nagai’s Cape Stag Beetle is more widespread than previously thought.
The discovery offers renewed hope for the species, suggesting its risk of extinction may not be as immediate as once feared.
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WHY THE EWT
For more than half a century, we’ve tackled some of Africa’s most complex conservation challenges through science, innovation, and practical action.
Today, we’re one of Africa’s leading conservation organisations, trusted by governments, communities, businesses, researchers, donors, and conservation partners to deliver practical solutions that create lasting benefits for wildlife, landscapes, and people. Discover the people, milestones, and conservation breakthroughs that have shaped our journey.
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GOVERNANCE
AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The Endangered Wildlife Trust is a registered South African Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) and Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), governed as a Trust under South African law and committed to the highest standards of governance, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
PBO Number: 930 001 777
NPO Number: 015-502
Income Tax Reference: IT6247
Supporters in the United States can support our work through Endangered
Wildlife Trust USA, a tax-exempt charitable organisation recognised under
Section 501©(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code.
EIN: 33-2261884
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WHO WE
WORK WITH
Conservation is a shared responsibility.
Our work is made possible through collaboration with communities, government agencies, protected area authorities, landowners, research institutions, universities, businesses, conservation organisations and philanthropic partners. Each partnership brings different strengths, whether scientific expertise, funding, operational capacity, technology, local knowledge or access to landscapes. Together, these relationships enable us to deliver conservation outcomes that extend far beyond the reach of any single organisation.
