Conservation Beneficiaries

Funds raised by the Elephant Charge are distributed to conservation organisations across Zambia.

Birdwatch Zambia

Works across Zambia

provides a home for those interested in learning about and protecting Zambia’s bird life.

7 Charges supported
1,276,209 Total ZMW received
Grant history (7 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 285,000 Working with the schools situated in Zambia’s KBAs/IBAs to distribute newsletters, engage conservation clubs in activities, developing resources to assist with bird identification and monitoring, train Community Bird Guides, conduct bird counts with communities
2021 315,000 To strengthen education of the birdlife of Zambia through support of school nature clubs, newsletters for schools, habitat protection and enhancement, education talks at 30 schools, school competitions.
2020 263,000 Support Conservation Education officer costs to work with schools and communities in IBAs.
2019 135,000 Support Conservation Education officer costs to work with schools and communities in IBAs.
2018 155,600 Support Conservation Education officer costs to work with schools and communities in IBAs.
2017 62,609 Support Conservation Education officer costs to work with schools and communities in IBAs.
2013 60,000 Scaling up Environmental Education in IBAs namely Kafue Flats National Park (Blue Lagoon and Lochnivar), Lower Zambezi, Chisamba, Lukanga and Mutulanganga.

Chifwema Arboretum

is Zambia’s first internationally recognised botanical garden situated on approximately 30 acres of restored Miombo woodland near Lusaka.

0 Charges supported
0 Total ZMW received

Children in the Wilderness

Works across Zambia

is an environmental and life skills educational programme that focuses on the next generation of rural decision makers. It is one of the few programmes aimed at bridging the divide that exists between communities and wildlife.

7 Charges supported
243,493 Total ZMW received
Grant history (7 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2015 32,000 Support school stays in parks for conservation education
2014 28,027 Support school stays in parks for conservation education
2013 63,000 Support school visits to parks for conservation education
2012 38,250 Support school visits to parks for conservation education
2011 33,150 Support school visits to parks for conservation education
2009 40,066 Support school stays in parks for conservation education
2008 9,000 Support school visits to parks for conservation education

Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage

Works across Zambia

is one of the largest and oldest chimpanzee sanctuaries of the world, currently with 130 rescued chimps. Chimfunshi also works to protect the Zambian local wildlife, including rescue, rehabilitate and release. The newly built veterinary hospital enhances this work. The community work includes the Twampane Community School and a Community Health Clinic.

2 Charges supported
210,000 Total ZMW received
Grant history (2 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 130,000 Conservation Education Programme implementation – Education Officer wages, Nature Camp of overnights, creation of forest trail
2021 80,000 To support the veterinary department by the purchase of a new microscope with teaching capabilities. Support the outreach program for 3 months.

Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust

Works around the South Luangwa National Park

Chipembele operates to teach Zambian children and local communities the value of wildlife and their environment so they may be conserved for present and future generations.

13 Charges supported
1,504,755 Total ZMW received
Grant history (13 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 285,000 Field trips into the National Park for school children, Nature Nights expeditions for students, Chipembele Conservation Education Centre visits for local school children, annual environmental campaign, internship with Chipembele
2021 315,000 To support the Conservation Education Outreach Programme - including 4 Community Conservation Educators (CCEs), a Community Outreach Coordinator and a Conservation Education Manager. The team teaches a total of 630 students and 16 community groups every week in the greater Mfuwe area.
2020 263,000 Covering costs of logistics and materials for on site conservation education program
2019 200,000 Covering costs of logistics and materials for on site conservation education program
2018 103,733 Covering costs of logistics and materials for on site conservation education program
2017 67,600 Covering costs of logistics and materials for on site conservation education program
2016 33,000 Support the Conservation Education Outreach Programme which runs conservation clubs in 17 schools each week. The funds also supports a mobile education unit vehicle which is used for conservation education in remote communities in the Mambwe District.
2016 33,000 Covering costs of logistics and materials for on site conservation education program
2015 32,000 Covering costs of logistics and materials for on site conservation education program
2014 22,422 Covering costs of logistics and materials for on site conservation education program
2013 73,500 Covering costs of logistics and materials for on site conservation education program
2012 51,000 Covering costs of logistics and materials for on site conservation education program
2011 25,500 Covering costs of logistics and materials for on site conservation education program

Chitungulu Foundation

takes its name from a remote Zambian village bordering Luambe National Park in the Luangwa Valley, eastern Zambia. Together with the community we work in various environmentally-sustainable, income-generating projects which, in conjunction with small-scale ecotourism, help building a more resilient and well-informed community which can make conscious decisions about its own preferred development path.

0 Charges supported
0 Total ZMW received

Conservation Lake Tanganyika

Works in the Lake Tanganyika Area and Sumbu National Park

operates to promote and preserve the biodiversity of Lake Tanganyika for the sustainable benefit of its inhabitants through a partnership with the community and the government of Zambia.

6 Charges supported
502,155 Total ZMW received
Grant history (6 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2018 103,733 Support of a dedicated Community Coordinator, school conservation program with Chongololo Clubs, kids visits to Nsumbu Park
2017 156,000 Support of a dedicated Community Coordinator, school conservation program with Chongololo Clubs, kids visits to Nsumbu Park
2016 113,000 Put towards building a Community School on the senstive eastern park boundary
2015 73,000 Provide requirements for overnight school outings in Nsumbu NP (4 trips of ave 15 children for 2 nights)
2014 22,422 Purchase of wet weather patrol equipment & support of ongoing marine patrol costs
2013 34,000 Support field trips to Sumbu National Park for school kids and Community Scout support.

Conservation Lower Zambezi

Works in the Lower Zambezi National Park

is a non-profit organisation committed to the protection of wildlife and to the sustainable use of natural resources in the Lower Zambezi in Zambia through Wildlife Protection, Environmental Education, Community Support and Reintroduction & Research.

14 Charges supported
2,113,910 Total ZMW received
Grant history (14 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 285,000 Supporting Environmental Education with school visits, outreach visits, teacher’s workshops, Manager wages, and covering costs towards base camp infrastructure upgrade
2021 315,000 To cover costs of 72 children staying at CLZ’s Environmental Education Centre over 3 days, plus the EE Manager’s outreach visits to schools.
2020 263,000 Environmental Education Programme support
2019 200,000 Environmental Education Programme support
2019 200,000 Environmental Education Programme support
2018 103,733 Environmental Education Programme support
2017 67,600 Environmental Education Programme support
2016 47,050 Environmental Education Programme support
2015 65,000 Environmental Education Programme support
2014 28,027 Environmental Education Programme support
2013 360,000 Environmental Education Programme support
2012 51,000 Environmental Education Programme support
2011 51,000 Environmental Education Programme support
2010 77,500 Environmental Education Programme support

Conservation South Luangwa

Works in the South Luangwa National Park

is a non-profit. community based organization, committed to the conservation of the local wildlife and natural resources of the South Luangwa National Park and surrounding GMAs.

13 Charges supported
1,585,121 Total ZMW received
Grant history (13 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 285,000 Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) salaries, mitigations, operations; Community Fun Run & Sports Day
2021 315,000 To cover costs of the recently formed Human-Wildlife Conflict team and a dedicated Rapid Response Unit for HWC. This work assists communities in life-threatening and livelihood threatening conflicts. This focus on supporting rural communities has been well received.
2020 263,000 Again, the funds were shifted to the Human Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Program. Funds also continue to support snare removals via anti-snaring patrols and since the Elephant Charge began supporting CSL, they have removed over 9000 deadly wire snares from the bush.
2019 135,000 Due to the COVID pandemic CSL has been unable to host the fun run in 2020 and funds have instead shifted to their very important Human Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Program. Funds were largely used to support chilli patrollers who scare away elephants from crop raiding, supporting a weekly conservation radio show, community sensitization using local drama and purchasing equipment for human wildlife conflict mitigation work.
2018 103,733 Annual Conservation Fun Run which promotes conservation in the communities surrounding the South Luangwa National Park and has over 6,000 people attend each year. Continue support for anti-snaring/patrols.
2017 67,600 Annual Conservation Fun Run & Sports Day, anti-snaring/patrols
2016 47,050 Annual Conservation Fun Run & Sports Day, anti-snaring/patrols
2015 65,000 Annual Conservation Fun Run & Sports Day, anti-snaring/patrols
2014 39,238 Annual Conservation Fun Run & Sports Day, anti-snaring/patrols
2013 85,000 Annual Conservation Fun Run & Sports Day, anti-snaring/patrols
2012 51,000 Annual Conservation Fun Run & Sports Day, anti-snaring/patrols
2011 51,000 Annual Conservation Fun Run & Sports Day, anti-snaring/patrols
2010 77,500 Annual Conservation Fun Run & Sports Day, anti-snaring/patrols

Elephant Charge Conservation Project

Works across Zambia

works to protect some of the areas where the charge has been held. With the local community, the aim is to ensure some of the amazing areas we have charged in, are proected by the community.

1 Charges supported
300,000 Total ZMW received
Grant history (1 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2021 300,000 Funds for working with local communities to conserve one or more of the previous charge sites

Game Rangers International

Works across Zambia

is a non-profit organisation established in Zambia in 2008. GRI works in close partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to empower Rangers and Local Communities to conserve nature. Embracing a holistic approach to conservation they empower Rangers across three core thematic areas: Resource Protection, Community Outreach, and Wildlife Rescue.

12 Charges supported
1,470,910 Total ZMW received
Grant history (12 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 285,000 Engage with Community through radio programs on nature & HWC, Educate through weekly conservation clubs at schools in GMA, and build capacity of teachers to deliver environmental education, Empower by providing life skills training to vulnerable women in GMA
2021 315,000 To support Education (1000 activity books, 50 teacher guides), Empowerment (womens groups manuals & training), Engagement (Human-Wildlife Conflict awareness materials, radio campaign, material for mitigation projects eg kraals)
2020 263,000 Towards community conservation education, including popular local radio programs
2019 135,000 Towards community conservation education, including popular local radio programs
2018 103,733 Towards community conservation education, including popular local radio programs
2017 67,600 Towards community conservation education, including popular local radio programs
2016 47,050 Towards community conservation education, including popular local radio programs
2015 65,000 Towards community conservation education, including popular local radio programs
2014 28,027 Towards community conservation education, including popular local radio programs
2013 85,000 Towards community conservation education, including popular local radio programs
2012 51,000 Towards community conservation education, including popular local radio programs
2011 25,500 Towards community conservation education, including local radio programs

International Crane Foundation

Kafue Flats

works with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife on the Kafue Flats including Lochinvar National Park, Blue Lagoon and the surrounding Game Management Area covering a total area of 6,500 square kilometers.

4 Charges supported
973,000 Total ZMW received
Grant history (4 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 285,000 Support of office costs, buying and printing of educational resources, commemoration of environmental days, school competitions, activities and park visits, community outreach and education, establish climate smart garden at schools with conservation clubs
2021 315,000 Supporting the expansion and development of the school and community outreach program, purchase and maintenance of equipment, and salary support of staff.
2020 263,000 Support of Communication and Education office, field trips to Kafue Flats, school program development
2019 110,000 Support to school Environmental Education, & logistics in the Kafue Flats

Kasanka Trust

Works in Kasanka and Lavushi Manda National Parks

is a non-profit responsible for the management, community development and tourism of Kasanka National Park and Lavushi Manda National Park in Zambia.

12 Charges supported
1,651,077 Total ZMW received
Grant history (12 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 285,000 Environmental Education Officer wages, support of Kasanka Trust Primary School, secondary school sponsorship, Nature Camp, strengthen environmental education outreach activities at conservation clubs
2021 315,000 Used to support the Kasanka Community School and develop Environmental Education in Chitambo District
2020 263,000 Expand the Environment Education program, contribute to costs of EE Officer
2019 135,000 Conservation school programs including lessons on biodiversity, beekeeping, and conservation farming
2018 155,600 Renew the Environmental Education curriculum, EE training for school teachers, club visits to park
2017 187,200 Support of Education & Community officer, school visits to park
2016 113,000 Building of a new office at Wasa Lodge HQ & capital equipment
2015 73,000 Upgrading Education / Visitor Centre and school trips to park
2014 28,027 Building a bridge over the Musola River near the Bat Forest to provide all year access to a sensitive area
2013 41,500 Purchase of four base radio's with solar charging equipment for Fibwe, Pontoon, Bufumu and Luwombwa Camps
2012 28,000 Upgrading river equipment for law enforcement including purchase of a new boat
2011 26,750 Used for equipment including solar panels, base radio, mast antenna and hand held radios to enhance patrol effectivness

Livingstone Conservation and Tourism Society

Livingstone

(CATS) is a registered non-profit that focuses on bridging the gap between local communities and local wildlife.  With a team of 8 volunteers, CATS conduct conservation education at schools as well as with girl groups, street kids and orphans. CATS is also focused on wildlife and environmental education with families living in Human wildlife Conflict zones (HWC).

2 Charges supported
210,000 Total ZMW received
Grant history (2 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 130,000 Reduction of HWC through engagement with the community, via events, educators interacting, social support
2021 80,000 Formation of an interactive 6-monthly ‘’Road Shows” to support ongoing sensitisation programs. To visibly promote the Community Board Unit as the roadshow ‘provider’’. Use the road show for data collection and data base.

Lusaka National Park

Works in the Lusaka National Park

is Zambia's newest and smallest National Park established on the outskirts of Zambia's capital city. The park acts as a haven for wildlife close to the city as well as providing an important educational resource for local children.

1 Charges supported
105,000 Total ZMW received
Grant history (1 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2010 105,000 Translocation of live animals into the new park

Mark Terken Special Project

2 Charges supported
99,837 Total ZMW received
Grant history (2 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2021 65,000 Towards purchase of solar equipment for new veterinary hospital built by Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust
2020 34,837 Went to Angwa Conservation - Funds are being held for constructon of planned animal rescue & rehabilitation centre

Mizu Eco Care

Based in Lusaka

Mizu Eco-Care is an non-profit environmental/conservation organisation established in 2019. Mizu Eco Care seeks to be a leading platform for mindset change and a paradigm shift towards environmental sustainability in Zambia. Its motto is, "Protecting the Environment and enriching Human Life through Agency".

1 Charges supported
40,000 Total ZMW received
Grant history (1 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2021 40,000 To support an environmental outreach programme and ecosystem restoration activity in Shiloto village in Kapete Area Chongwe District. This environmental outreach would look at how to reverse deforestation and poor farming practices which are leading to excess vegetation loss.

Munda Wanga Environmental Park

Works in Lusaka

was originally created as a Botanical Garden in 1950. Munda Wanga Environmental Park was created as a private garden (“Munda Wanga” means “my garden” in Nyanja). Today it is a popular Environmental Park consisting of a Wildlife Sanctuary, Botanical Gardens, Environmental Education Centre and a Recreational Village.

1 Charges supported
28,000 Total ZMW received
Grant history (1 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2012 28,000 Produce interactive signage aimed at young visitors to the zoo

Musekese Conservation

Kafue National Park

is a newly formed organization making resources available within an efficient field-based conservation programme. This is having an immediate impact on building effective capacity of Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife to control the illegal and unsustainable exploitation of Zambia’s wildlife heritage in and around the Kafue National Park.

5 Charges supported
1,218,600 Total ZMW received
Grant history (5 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 285,000 Capex (container, laptops, vehicle), team training for Tangila Trail Series, information dissemination through posters, booklets and newsletters, conservation education
2021 315,000 Funds go towards upgrading equipment and conditions for the effective conservation & anti poaching team - inlcuding purchase of quadbike and towards second deployment boat.
2020 263,000 Capital equipment for upgrading patrol staff centre, radio sets & repeater, tractor slasher, camera
2019 200,000 Conversion of a landcruiser for a fire fighting vehicle, patrol support
2018 155,600 Equipping the patrol unit with uniforms, tents, radios, SMART devices & batteries

North Luangwa Conservation Programme

Works in the North Luangwa National Park

is a partnership between the Frankfurt Zoological Society and the Zambia Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) to conserve the North Luangwa ecosystem.

3 Charges supported
140,459 Total ZMW received
Grant history (3 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2013 85,000 Printing & distribution of conservation cirriculum designed by NLCP and London Zoo
2012 17,750 Used for anti poaching patrol support
2011 37,709 Support of building at a school strategically placed near the park

Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Programme - SUFINA

Nsumba National Park Project Area

The NTCP SUFINA environmental education program is being implemented in five schools around Nsumbu. SUFINA is short for a local Tabwa phrase Sungeni Ifilenga Na Lesa which loosely translates into “conserve our natural resources for the future”. The aim of the SUFINA program is to instill a sense of belonging with the natural world and understanding our important place and role in it.

1 Charges supported
130,000 Total ZMW received
Grant history (1 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 130,000 Develop in depth Environmental Education in 15 schools in project area

Project Luangwa

Works in the Luangwa Valley

ensures the people of the Luangwa Valley gain the full benefit of tourism by investing in education.

4 Charges supported
206,200 Total ZMW received
Grant history (4 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 130,000 Support eco stove project through purchase of motorbike, uniforms etc. Over 3000 stoves have been built in the community.
2013 30,000 School children stay at lodge for conservation leadship and education
2012 25,500 School children stay at lodge for conservation leadership and education
2011 20,700 Selected school children experience 5 days in a lodge in the South Luangwa

Shinganda Lumba Conservancy

Mushima Chiefdom of the Mufumbwe District

operates as a not-for-profit initiative focused on restoring local wildlife populations and actively combating illegal poaching.

0 Charges supported
0 Total ZMW received

Teachers Conservation Manual and Student Activity Books

Works across Zambia

is a project of North Luangwa Conservation, Chipembele, Conservation Lower Zambezi and GRI

1 Charges supported
74,740 Total ZMW received
Grant history (1 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2014 74,740 Print & distribution of conservation cirriculum designed by NLCP and London Zoo

The Kafue Trust

Works in the Kafue National Park

operates to support the natural resources and tourism infrastructure of th the Kafue National Park

1 Charges supported
48,498 Total ZMW received
Grant history (1 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2010 48,498 Procurement and placement of signs in Kafue National Park

The Wildlife Crime Prevention Project

Works across Zambia

was established in 2015 with the objective of a Zambia free from illegal wildlife trade with citizens engaged in protecting biodiversity and habitats.

1 Charges supported
25,988 Total ZMW received
Grant history (1 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2015 25,988 Building boxes for rescue & release of pangolin and supporting training visit by Lisa Hywood - a pangolin expert.

Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia

Works across Zambia

spearheads environmental awareness at all levels of the community, promoting the wise use of natural resources, and providing effective independent environmental action in Zambia

12 Charges supported
3,641,340 Total ZMW received
Grant history (12 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 475,000 To continue and expand country wide conservation clubs and weekly radio programs, outdoor learning activities, waste clean ups and campaigns, M&E, conservation awards and scholarships
2021 500,000 To continue and expand country wide conservation clubs and weekly radio programs, outdoor learning activities, waste clean ups and campaigns, M&E, conservation awards and scholarships.
2020 500,000 Country wide clubs supported through Covid period with social media videos, continued weekly radio program and more
2019 400,000 Environmental club support, club weekly radio programs, football for conservation, school M&E visits etc
2018 466,800 Continued work with clubs and new activites - including nature photography course
2017 312,000 Chongololo & Chipembele Clubs expand to over 1050
2016 187,897 Support 1,001 Chongololo clubs and 40,040 members
2015 195,000 Support 944 Chongololo clubs and 37,760 members
2014 132,663 Support 867 Chongololo clubs and 26,010 members
2013 260,000 Support 500 Chongololo clubs and 17,500 members
2012 87,000 Support 468 Chongololo clubs and 16,380 members
2011 124,980 Support 249 Chongololo clubs and 9,960 members

Zambian Carnivore Programme

Works across Zambia

is a non-profit Zambian registered trust dedicated to the conservation of large carnivore species (African wild dog, cheetah, lion, leopard, hyaena), their prey, and the ecosystems they reside in. Our study systems hold some of the greatest diversity and abundance of African wildlife in the region and span a variety of management regimes, from strictly protected to hunted, to communally owned and private lands.

10 Charges supported
1,273,350 Total ZMW received
Grant history (10 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2022 285,000 Conservation Biologist Training Programme, Women in Wildlife Conservation (WIWC) Training Programme, Anti-Snaring Work, Conservation Club Work
2021 315,000 To support conservation biologist field training for young aspiring scientists, many of whom will segue into tertiary education and employment with ZCP. This includes supporting current veterinary students interested in wildlife conservation careers.
2020 263,000 Supporting Conservation Biologist Training, Conservation Clubs, de-snaring of carnivores
2019 135,000 Supporting Conservation Biologist Training, Conservation Clubs, de-snaring of carnivores
2018 103,735 Supporting Conservation Biologist Training, Conservation Clubs, de-snaring of carnivores
2017 67,600 Supporting Conservation Biologist Training, Conservation Clubs, de-snaring of carnivores
2016 33,000 Supporting Conservation Biologist Training, Conservation Clubs, de-snaring of carnivores
2015 32,000 Supporting Conservation Biologist Training, Conservation Clubs, de-snaring of carnivores
2014 14,015 Supporting Conservation Biologist Training, Conservation Clubs, de-snaring of carnivores
2013 25,000 Supporting Conservation Biologist Training, Conservation Clubs, de-snaring of carnivores

iLearnabout

Across Zambia

aim is to ensure all primary school children and teachers across Sub Sahara Africa have access to high quality teaching and learning materials on the key conservation and climate change topics that directly or indirectly affect their lives. This is done by providing topics that are gender-neutral, developed mindful of numeracy and literacy challenges. This information will be available in print format, offline use on tablets, computers and phones.

1 Charges supported
49,570 Total ZMW received
Grant history (1 grants)
Year Amount (ZMW) Purpose
2019 49,570 Develop a digital conservation curriculum