The Elephant Foundation
is a dedicated anti-poaching and conservation charity based in Hong Kong, with a strong focus on protecting African elephants in East Africa. Established in November 2014, our mission is to raise awareness about the urgent crisis of elephant and rhinoceros poaching—species that are at risk of extinction within our generation if the demand for their tusks remains unchecked.
At The Elephant Foundation, we are committed to ending illegal wildlife trade and abolishing poaching. We aim to achieve this through education on the significance of conservation, raising awareness about the harm caused by the illegal wildlife trade, and fundraising for organisations working tirelessly to protect endangered species in both East Africa and Asia. A significant aspect of our work involves educating the public about the devastating effects of poaching and the illegal ivory trade, which impact both wildlife and communities, both at the source and at points of sale. Given that Hong Kong is the largest consumer of illegal ivory in the world, this issue resonates deeply within our local context.
Each year, we host Elephant Week in Hong Kong, where we engage students and the community through school visits and a gala dinner aimed at fundraising. To date, we have visited 120+ schools and reached over 45,000 students, educating them about these magnificent animals, the importance of conservation programmes, and how they can contribute to the cause—big or small. Last year, we were honoured to host Neville Ngomane, an award-winning wildlife photographer, alongside Mbhoni Mzamani, a passionate conservationist and leader from Global Conservation Corps (GCC). Their Inspiring stories, along with a range of impactful activities, shaped the success of Elephant Week 2024. This week-long event featured school visits that reached over 1,900 students, fireside chat with conservationists, and screenings of the powerful documentary Rhino Man. The week culminated in an Elephant Dinner at The Hong Kong Club, a vibrant evening of community and conservation. Guests enjoyed fine dinning, live performances, and an auction, including a luxurious South Africa safari, which raised significant funds for our Ranger Accident Insurance Programme. This ensures that rangers risking their lives daily to protect wildlife receive vital financial protection in case of injury or loss of life.
"when the buying stops, the killing can too"
We at The Elephant Society encourage you to join us in our mission to stop the illegal ivory trade. To find out more about the damage that the illegal ivory trade causes: visit our Facts about Poaching page. If you're ready to help; find out how you can Get Involved. Or visit our social media pages linked below.
