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 more than 50 schools and reached over 40,000 students, educating them about these magnificent animals, the importance of conservation programmes, and how they can contribute to the cause—big or small. This year, we were honoured to bring a Maasai warrior to Hong Kong, along with Richard Bonham, a renowned conservationist from Big Life Foundation in East Africa. The week culminated in a gala dinner attended by over 200 people, with the primary goal of raising funds to support our partner organisations tackling poaching on the ground in Africa. The impact of our efforts has been profound.
"when the buying stops, the killing can too"
So 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.
