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.
18th July 2018
Looking for ways to run the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 for wildlife conservation? When: Sunday 28th April 2019 | Where: London | Distance: 26.2 miles Here's how to enter the London Marathon 2019 with David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation's Charity…
11th July 2018
The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation has renewed its call for the total ban on the sales of ivory, after a new investigation reiterated that ‘antique’ ivory legally on sale in Europe is often actually from recently poached elephants. Researchers from…
10th July 2018
Six conservation champions are tackling the gruelling Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 2018 this month to raise vital funds for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF). Cycling students Rhianna O’Connor, Jeehoon Kang and Jordan Otty will be joining thousands of riders to pedal…
Click the images below to learn all about each of the endangered animals we are fighting to protect.
