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.
14th February 2019
This Saturday 16 February is World Pangolin Day – Can you help us get the world talking about these incredible creatures? Whether you know about pangolins or not, the stark reality is that these amazing animals are on a fast…
13th February 2019
We're delighted to announce our new project, Operation Footprints, where DSWF is working with The Royal Foundation (TRF), the charitable vehicle for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the military charity Walking…
12th February 2019
Foundation Franz Weber (FFW) and the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) have been invited this week to attend and provide technical advice to the 2019 African Elephant Coalition (AEC) Summit meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. The aim of the meeting is…
Click the images below to learn all about each of the endangered animals we are fighting to protect.
