The Abraham Foundation is on a mission to preserve and protect threatened animals, wild and domestic, who have no voice of their own.
Over the last thirty years, we have fought to protect a variety of species on the verge of extinction or subject to abuse by working to originate, develop, and finance projects in collaboration with our NGO partners. We believe that conservation can only achieve long lasting success with the support and involvement of local communities.
By combining conservation and other revenue creating initiatives, we strive to create solutions that will not only benefit the environment but will also generate financial income for generations to come.
FEATURED AF PROJECTS
✴️ CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH |
Location - Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the home of the 2nd largest wild Asian Elephant population. The human elephant conflict (HEC) is the primary issue for elephant conservation in Sri Lanka, and over much of Asia. Rapidly expanding human populations convert ever greater extents of land for development and agriculture, increasing the interaction between people and elephants, leading to a high level of HEC. Currently in Sri Lanka, HEC causes the death of around 160 elephants and 50 humans annually.
CCR conducts scientific research to provide information necessary for better environmental conservation and management.Their vision is world where the environment is managed for the benefit of all species and scientific knowledge is effectively used to prevent and mitigate detrimental effects of human actions on the environment.
✴️ ELEPHANT NATURE PARK | Location - Chiang Mai, Thailand
In 2018, the Abraham Foundation created “TRUNKS UP” an independent initiative aimed to protect Asian elephants throughout Southeast Asia.
Through Trunks Up we support Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary for Asian elephants located in a lush valley near Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Founded by award-winning conservationist Lek Chailert, the park is home to more than 120 rescued elephants, many of whom have experienced a hard life of street begging, trekking, or logging, often resulting in permanent injuries. The park's herd includes blind, crippled, and senior elephants, who now live a peaceful life in a more natural environment.
Partnering with Lek Chailert, we were able to provide critical funding to support Elephant Nature Park and the 5000+ rescued animals in their care attracting donations from supporters all over the world.
Throughout the covid pandemic, we helped feed 2000+ starving captive elephants and launched a foster program with monthly support of 110 elephants spanning across Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.
Trunks Up has also succeeded at funding unprecedented elephant rescues that bring abused elephants from the trekking industry to Elephant Nature Park.
✴️ WILDLIFE ACTION GROUP | Location - Malawi, Africa
Wildlife Action Group (WAG), a Malawian non-profit conservation NGO, was created in 1996 in response to severe illegal commercial deforestation and poaching of wildlife that was going unchecked in Thuma Forest.
As is the case in so many African countries, the forest was under relentless threat from the huge demand for charcoal, and wildlife was being decimated in the commercial bushmeat and illegal ivory trade. Wildlife populations, including elephants, were almost depleted and some had become extinct, including lion, rhino, waterbuck and leopard. Four local men were employed as scouts and anti-poaching patrols commenced. Since then, our motto has been "more sweat and less poaching” which captures the spirit, dedication and hard work of the team.
✴️ WILDLIFE MADAGASCAR | Location - Madagascar, Africa
Committed to conserving lands and primary forest in Madagascar, which are essential to maintaining the country’s unique wildlife. By safeguarding biodiversity through multiple approaches and with wide-ranging partnerships, they seek to help combat the effects of climate change and conserve Madagascar’s unique biodiversity by focusing on partnering with Malagasy communities to find sustainable conservation solutions and improve livelihoods.
