DSWF is an effective wildlife conservation charity funding key projects in Africa and Asia working to save endangered wildlife. DSWF fights for greater legal protection of endangered species; funds international cross-border enforcement programmes; builds capacity of key law enforcement networks; supports undercover investigations into wildlife crime; campaigns to bring an end to the trade in the parts of endangered wildlife and equips and trains rangers to protect vulnerable wildlife populations from poachers.
Our Work“Since seeing hundreds of dead animals around a waterhole poisoned by poachers I have vowed to fight for the survival of wildlife."
- David Shepherd CBE FRSA
DSWF supports vital wildlife conservation projects across Africa and Asia that achieve real results for the survival of endangered species. We help rescue and return animals to the wild when found orphaned or in the hands of poachers; support research into human wildlife conflict to create long-term solutions; monitor key wildlife populations to better understand their needs and equip and train anti-poaching teams.
16th January 2019
The Art of Survival’ - on show from 16 – 31 January 2019 - Gladwell & Patterson Yesterday evening, the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF), together with some of David’s family, attended the opening of a special exhibition and celebration…
9th January 2019
While many around the world settled into Christmas, enjoying the festivities and making those last few preparations, a tiny elephant was discovered wandering alone along the banks of the Luangwa River in Rufunsa, Zambia. Thanks to swift action by local…
4th January 2019
Elephants – We restate our commitment to campaign for a total and comprehensive closure of all domestic ivory markets around the world. Tigers – We promise to fight for the closure of all tiger breeding facilities in order to end…
Click the images below to learn all about each of the endangered animals we are fighting to protect.
