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 History
The Endangered Wildlife Trust was established in 1973
and is registered as a Non-profit Organisation, registration
number 015-502NPO. The PBO number is 930 001 777.
The Trust’s first fundraising effort was also its
founding moment … the moment when Clive Walker was
inspired to paint a watercolour of a Cheetah, to sell
250 signed, numbered copies, and to use this money to
help conserve the Cheetah that was, and in some places
still is, shot as vermin.
The founding vision of saving threatened species in a
direct, hands-on way and at minimal cost has never been
lost. It has, however, been broadened to include species,
their habitats and ecosystems, and the role of surrounding
communities and landowners.
As Clive, one of the three founding members, puts it:
"If the universal slogan was 'Who cares about rhino
anyway?', we would be a short step away from applying
that mindless slogan to ourselves."
Vision
Statement
"A healthy planet and an equitable world that values
and sustains the diversity of all life"
Our
Mission
The Endangered Wildlife Trust is dedicated to conserving threatened species and ecosystems in southern Africa to the benefit of all people.
The EWT fulfills its Mission by:
- Initiating and implementing conservation research
and action programmes;
- Preventing species extinctions and maintaining biodiversity
and ecosystem functioning;
- Supporting sustainable natural resources and
management;
- Communicating the principles of sustainable living
and empowering people by capacity building, education
and awareness programmes to the broadest possible constituency;
- Taking a strong leadership and advocacy role in promoting
environmental and social justice
The EWT’s Niche
As a leading high-profile player amongst the large number and variety of conservation organisations in South Africa (governmental and civil society), the EWT fills the key niche of conservation action, through applied field-work, research and direct engagement with stakeholders. With specialist Working Groups and a large team of skilled field staff deployed throughout southern Africa, the EWT’s work supports the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems. Priority interventions focus on identifying the key factors threatening biodiversity and developing mitigating measures to reduce risk and reverse the drivers of species extinction and ecosystem degradation. Through a broad spectrum of partnerships and networks, the EWT responds to the key threats driving species and ecosystem loss by developing innovative methodologies and best practice guidelines which support reduced impact, harmonious co-existence and sustainable living for all.
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here for more information about our structure.
Working
Groups & Partnerships
Our dedicated, specialist Working Groups collectively
coordinate over 90 projects throughout southern Africa.
These groups focus on specific issues and ecosystems,
ranging from saving Humpback Dolphins from shark nets,
to raising orphaned Wattled Cranes, conserving wetlands
and addressing the irresponsible use of poisons and agro-chemicals.
It has always been our policy to work with partners –
to turn relevant stakeholders into supporters and colleagues.
Farmers, organisations such as national electricity utility
Eskom and the Airports Company of South Africa, as well
as communities and developers are learning that the best
solution for the environment is also the best long-term
solution for people.
How
does this affect you?
Without a healthy environment, a healthy life is impossible.
So when the plight of wildlife draws attention to polluted
water, solving the problem benefits not only the wildlife,
but also improves the quality of life for the people who
share the water. The same goes for everything that affects
us. For example, poisoning and persecuting bats removes
a crucial controller of crop pests as well as an important
plant pollinator. Without bats, crop failure and heavy
pesticide loads would increase, raising food prices and
damaging our health.
EWMe
is your opportunity to join EWT
EWMe is the supporters' arm of EWT. It's your opportunity
to help us to continue, and expand our work. Your support
is vital to ensure that the EWT can carry on with this
important work.
EWMe offers you three levels of support and involvement
in this cause.
Click
here to find out more.
How
to contact EWT
Physical Address:
The Gold Fields Environment Centre
Johannesburg Zoological Gardens
Erlswold Way
Saxonwold
South Africa
Click here to view map to EWT offices.
Postal Address:
The Endangered Wildlife Trust
Private Bag X11
Parkview
2122
South Africa
Telephone: +27 (0) 11 486 1102
Fax: +27 (0) 11 486 1506
Email: ewt@ewt.org.za
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