Somali Wildlife and Natural History Society
DONATE TO SWNHS Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Somali Wildlife and Natural History Society (SWNHS) Location Mogadishu, Somalia, Africa Category Endangered Species Scientific Research Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals None currently Date Founded 2015 Website somaliwildlife.org Partner Qualifications Verified Partner Legally Constituted Effective Impact About Somali Wildlife and Natural History Society The Somali Wildlife and Natural History Society (SWNHS) is Somalia’s leading independent conservation organization led by Somali scientists. After decades of conflict, Somalia’s environmental institutions remain fragile and much of the country’s wildlife has never been systematically surveyed. SWNHS fills that gap—conducting field research, running environmental education in schools and communities, and advising the federal government on conservation strategy. The Society works through specialized teams covering birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, fish, flora, threatened species, environmental law enforcement, and climate change—giving SWNHS the breadth to respond wherever Somalia’s biodiversity is most at risk. Their Challenges Somalia holds one of Africa’s longest coastlines and a vast mosaic of drylands, riverine forests, and marine habitats—yet its biodiversity is under heavy pressure and severely under-monitored. Recurring drought and climate change are accelerating desertification, pushing pastoralist communities toward charcoal production and overgrazing. Iconic species—elephants, cheetahs, sea turtles, and the bustards of Somalia’s drylands—face habitat loss, poaching, illegal wildlife trade, and a domestic ivory market that continues to operate. Weak enforcement and limited baseline data make a coordinated response difficult. Their Approach SWNHS pairs Somali field expertise with rigorous science and direct community engagement. Recent and ongoing work includes: Elephant conservation. With Save the Elephants, SWNHS completed 150 community interviews across Lower Juba and Gedo, mapping reported elephant movements and human–elephant conflict. National wildlife survey. The 2024 Regional Wildlife Survey Report, prepared with the Somali National Museum, synthesized 142 wildlife records from six regions. Marine biodiversity and the ivory trade. SWNHS conducted a rapid assessment of the domestic ivory market with Stop Ivory (UK) and documents the illegal trade in sea turtles and other marine wildlife. Natural history knowledge products. In 2024 SWNHS published the first Checklist of the Birds of Somalia; a companion Checklist of the Amphibians and Reptiles of Somalia is also in circulation. Protected areas and policy. SWNHS led the biodiversity assessment of Lag Badana–Bushbushle National Park, advises IGAD on marine biodiversity, and supports the Ministry of Livestock, Forest and Range in building Somalia’s first national biodiversity data center. Education and awareness. School visits, community workshops, and public outreach build the next generation of Somali conservationists. Why They Need Your Help Somalia’s wildlife has been invisible to global conservation for far too long, and small Somali NGOs like SWNHS receive a tiny fraction of the international funding that flows to better-known regions. Through Conservation Allies, 100% of your donation goes directly to SWNHS—to fund the field surveys, community engagement, and scientific work that will determine whether Somalia’s elephants, sea turtles, and unique drylands have a future.
Save Nepal’s Critically Endangered Bengal Florican
DONATE TO BIRDS NEPAL Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name Birds Nepal Location: Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Nepal Appeal Category: Endangered Species Protected Area Management Scientific Research Key Species: Bengal florican (Critically Endangered) Swamp francolin Bristled grassbird Challenges And Threats: Grassland fires destroying critical breeding habitat Overgrazing and human disturbance Illegal hunting and poaching Actions: Systematic scientific monitoring of endangered grassland birds Direct engagement with Protected Area managers and government stakeholders Development of a species action plan The Challenge The Bengal florican is one of the rarest birds in Asia—a small grassland bustard whose global population has collapsed dramatically over the past century. Once widespread across the floodplains of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, the species now survives only in a handful of isolated grassland reserves, and Nepal’s Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is one of its last viable habitats. Koshi Tappu—a wetland and tall-grass mosaic along the Koshi River in eastern Nepal—faces three converging threats to its grassland bird community. Annual fires, set primarily for grazing management, destroy critical breeding habitat year after year. Overgrazing by livestock further degrades the tall-grass ecosystems the Bengal florican and other specialists depend on. And illegal hunting continues to pressure already-thin populations of the Reserve’s most vulnerable birds—including the Swamp Francolin and Bristled Grassbird, both of which share the florican’s narrow ecological niche. Without intervention, the remaining grassland bird populations at Koshi Tappu face local extinction. The science needed to prevent it does not yet exist. Urgent Solutions Birds Nepal is launching a focused habitat monitoring program at Koshi Tappu to fill that gap. Donations to this appeal will directly support: Systematic monitoring and population surveys of the Bengal florican and other endangered grassland species at Koshi Tappu Documentation of grassland fire patterns, grazing pressure, and illegal hunting incidents across the Reserve Direct engagement with Koshi Tappu’s protected area managers and Nepal’s national park authorities to share findings as they emerge Co-development of a species action plan with reserve staff and government stakeholders—translating field data into binding protection measures Equipment, transportation, and team capacity for sustained year-round monitoring Why Your Donation Matters The Bengal florican will not survive in Nepal without urgent, evidence-driven intervention—and the protected area system that holds its last habitat will not act without the data to support it. That is the gap Birds Nepal is moving to close. Your donation funds the field science, the stakeholder engagement, and the species action plan that together can turn Koshi Tappu from a passive refuge into an active conservation success story. Through Conservation Allies, 100% of every dollar flows directly to the project—to the rangers, biologists, and community members whose work in the field is the only thing standing between these birds and extinction in Nepal. For one of Asia’s rarest birds, this work is the last opportunity to act before it is too late. Partner Qualifications Verified Partner Legally Constituted Effective Impact
Birds Nepal
DONATE TO BIRDS NEPAL Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Birds Nepal Location Napalparasi, Nepal, Asia Category Capacity Building and Training Scientific Research Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals Save Nepal’s Critically Endangered Bengal Florican Date Founded 2021 Website birdsnepal.org Partner Qualifications Verified Partner Legally Constituted Effective Impact About Birds Nepal Birds Nepal is a Nepali nonprofit dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats through long-term monitoring, scientific research, and community-based conservation outreach. The organization focuses on Nepal’s most ecologically important and most threatened landscapes, with particular emphasis on the grassland and wetland species whose populations have been hit hardest by habitat loss, illegal hunting, and climate pressure. The organization was founded in honor of the late Dr. Lawrence Thompson, a molecular biologist at the Livermore laboratory in California whose post-retirement passion for bird photography led him to support conservation organizations around the world. Birds Nepal carries that legacy forward, applying rigorous field science and direct community engagement to the protection of some of South Asia’s most endangered birds. Their Challenges Nepal sits at the intersection of what Birds Nepal calls the “triple planetary crisis”—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution—and the country’s bird populations are bearing a disproportionate share of the impact. Local pressures compound the picture: illegal hunting and poaching of birds and wildlife, illegal fishing, the degradation of grasslands by fire and overgrazing, and significant research gaps that leave protected area managers without the data they need to respond effectively. Grassland and wetland specialists—including some of Asia’s rarest birds—are among the most exposed. Their Approach Birds Nepal works as an action-oriented organization that combines field science with direct community partnership. Their core activities include long-term monitoring and scientific research on key bird species and habitats; conservation awareness and outreach in areas with the highest hunting and poaching pressure; training programs designed to help local communities transition from nature-dependent livelihoods to alternative income sources; and direct engagement with protected area managers and government stakeholders to translate field data into species action plans. Why They Need Your Help As a young organization working in one of South Asia’s most biodiverse but most under-resourced bird habitats, Birds Nepal relies on international donors to fund the fieldwork, training, and stakeholder engagement that keep their conservation work moving. Through Conservation Allies, 100% of every donation flows directly to the program—funding the science, the outreach, and the action plans that will determine whether Nepal’s most endangered birds have a future.
South Rupununi Conservation Society
DONATE TO SRCS Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) Location Guyana, Latin America Category Capacity Building and Training Scientific Research Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals None currently Date Founded 2002 Website www.srcs-gy.com Partner Qualifications Verified Partner Legally Constituted Effective Impact About South Rupununi Conservation Society The South Rupununi Conservation Society are a community-led non-profit with a membership largely consisting of Indigenous Rupununi residents, working across biodiversity research, cultural heritage, environmental education, sustainable livelihoods, and organizational strengthening. Their species programs focus on six priorities—the Red siskin, Giant armadillo, Giant anteater, Yellow-spotted river turtle, Hoary-throated spinetail, and Rio branco antbird. Over two decades they have supported 865,000+ acres of community-managed conservation areas and reached more than 2,000 students with environmental education. Their Challenges Guyana’s forests and biodiversity are under growing pressure. Mining, logging, and the expanding oil and gas sector drive deforestation, soil erosion, and water contamination. In the South Rupununi, changing fire regimes, irregular rainfall, large-scale agriculture, new roads, and overharvesting of wildlife are compounding the strain—all while communities try to balance development with protecting the ecosystems they depend on. Their Approach SRCS use a community-based conservation model that combines scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and local leadership. Programs are designed and run alongside Indigenous communities, making conservation culturally grounded and durable. Field research on their six priority species feeds directly into practical action—from the community-managed conservation areas on titled Indigenous lands, to bird guide training that links conservation with real income. Why They Need Your Help SRCS relies on external funding to sustain conservation, education, and livelihood programs across the Rupununi. Your support keeps biodiversity research and species monitoring going, powers ranger and guide training, and strengthens youth environmental leadership—keeping community-led conservation alive in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
The Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia
DONATE TO SCNL Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL) Location Monrovia, Liberia Category Protected Area Management Scientific Research Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals None currently Date Founded 1986 Website scnlliberia.org Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Effective Impact About SCNL The Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL) is Liberia’s leading conservation organizations, working to protect the country’s globally significant forests, wildlife, and ecosystems. For nearly four decase, SCNL has delivered high-impact conservation in partnership with government, communities, and international networks including BirdLife International and IUCN, ensuring lasting benefits for both nature and people. Their Challenges Liberia’s forests are among West Africa’s last strongholds of biodiversity, but they are under increasing threat from mining, poaching, illegal logging, and weak enforcement capacity. At the same time, conservation efforts are constrained by limited long-term funding and growing pressure from communities seeking sustainable livelihoods. Without sustained investment, critical ecosystems and endangered species are at risk. Their Approach Your support enables SCNL to deliver proven, scalable solutions: Protect critical habitats through strengthened Protected Area management and anti-poaching efforts Support community-led conservation, empowering local people as stewards of their forests Advance climate solutions through carbon finance, agroforestry, and sustainable forest enterprises. Generate data for impact, using science to guide effective conservation action. SCNL works at the landscape scale, integrating conservation with livelihoods so that protected nature also improves lives. From community forestry to biodiversity monitoring systems, their approach is practical, inclusive, and results-driven. Why They Need Your Help By supporting SCNL, you are directly investing in the protection of one of Africa’s most important forest ecosystems while helping communities build resilient, sustainable futures. Your contribution directly protects wildlife, strengthens communities, and secures the future of Liberia’s natural heritage.
Belantara Foundation
DONATE TO BELANTARA Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Belantara Foundation Location Sumatra and Kalimantan, Indonesia Category Community Support and Development Capacity Building and Training Ecosystem Restoration Education Endangered Species Scientific Research Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals Achieving Coexistence Between Communities and Wild Elephants Date Founded 2014 Website belantara.or.id Partner Qualifications Verified Partner Legally Constituted About Belantara Foundation Belantara Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization based in Indonesia that plays a pivotal role in environmental conservation, forest and peatland restoration, wildlife protection, and sustainable community development, particularly across the biodiverse regions of Sumatra and Kalimantan. Their mission is to support sustainable landscape management that strikes a balance between long-term economic development, environmental protection, and improved local livelihoods. Belantara collaborates with government bodies, NGOs, private companies, academia, and local communities to implement impactful, science-driven programs. In 2024, the foundation became a Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Their Challenges Indonesia is home to some of the world’s most ecologically valuable forests—but these ecosystems are under immense threat. Rapid deforestation driven by agricultural expansion (especially oil palm), mining, and infrastructure development has caused large-scale habitat loss and fragmentation. Flagship species like the Sumatran tiger, orangutan, and elephant are at risk, alongside countless other native species. Illegal logging and wildlife trade exacerbate the crisis, while peatland fires contribute to biodiversity loss and carbon emissions. Human-wildlife conflict is also on the rise, as forest loss pushes animals into human settlements. Many of these issues are compounded by limited funding, weak enforcement of environmental laws, exclusion of local communities from decision-making, and the influence of political and economic interests. Climate change adds another layer of complexity, threatening to disrupt already fragile ecosystems. Their Approach Belantara Foundation addresses these challenges through innovative, multi-stakeholder initiatives that integrate conservation and community empowerment. Key programs include: Forest Restoration Project: SDGs Together!This project restores degraded forests by planting endangered and multipurpose native tree species. Since its launch in 2020, it has reforested 94 hectares within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Giam Siak Kecil–Bukit Batu through collaboration with governments, NGOs, local communities, academics, and private stakeholders. Living in HarmonyFocused on five villages in Padang Sugihan, South Sumatra, this initiative aims to reduce human-elephant conflict through the planting of elephant feed crops, establishing salt licks, guiding elephants through ecological corridors, and preventing incursions into residential areas—improving outcomes for both people and wildlife. Sumatra Peatland RestorationIn partnership with Forest Farmers Groups in Jambi Province, this project restores 93 hectares of degraded peatland using tree seedlings that offer both ecological restoration and future economic benefits to the community. Sustainable Village Forest ManagementThis program supports local communities in Riau Province to sustainably manage production forests under social forestry schemes, improving livelihoods while protecting the integrity of natural forest ecosystems. Belantara Learning SeriesA national knowledge-sharing platform offering capacity-building opportunities for university students, conservationists, researchers, government officials, journalists, and the public. In 2024 alone, over 3,000 participants across 38 provinces engaged in sessions on topics such as social forestry, biodiversity, and ecotourism. Muda Mudi Konservasi (Youth for Conservation)This youth engagement initiative connects young Indonesians with biodiversity issues through creative competitions, educational campaigns, talk shows, and events featuring conservation experts and public figures. Why They Need Your Help Belantara Foundation’s core operations are currently funded through annual private sector donations in Indonesia. However, donations received through Conservation Allies go directly to supporting the foundation’s fieldwork and community-based conservation initiatives. Your support helps: Purchase native plant seedlings for forest and peatland restoration Procure equipment for mitigating human-wildlife conflict Fund capacity-building activities for local communities Support community-led programs that promote sustainable, nature-based livelihoods These contributions directly benefit ecosystems, wildlife, and the communities who call these landscapes home.
Te Ipukarea Society
DONATE TO TIS Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Te Ipukarea Society Location Rarotonga, Cook Islands Category Education Ecosystem Restoration Endangered Species Scientific Research Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals Save Suwarrow’s Sparrows Date Founded 1996 Website tiscookislands.org Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Effective Impact About Te Ipukarea Society Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is an environmental nonprofit based in the Cook Islands, registered as an Incorporated Society since June 12, 1996. The organization was founded to care for te ipukarea—“our heritage”—and is dedicated to fostering a sustainable, healthy, biodiverse, and beautiful environment in the Cook Islands. TIS is a membership-based organization composed of individuals who believe in the importance of protecting the natural world. They are also members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and BirdLife International. Their Challenges The Cook Islands face numerous threats to both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. On land, the introduction and spread of invasive species—such as non-native weeds and predators like rats—are degrading ecosystems and endangering native and endemic species, particularly birds. Marine ecosystems are under pressure from overfishing, particularly through commercial techniques like purse seine fishing. Climate change and ocean pollution also pose significant threats. Additionally, emerging risks such as deep sea mining threaten to disrupt the marine food web, harm migratory species through noise pollution, and spread toxic sediment through seafloor disturbances. Efforts to reverse these trends since the 1980s have been largely unsuccessful. The country’s first protected area was created on the island of Moheli in 2001, and subsequent efforts led to the creation of terrestrial and marine protected areas on each island in 2020. However, laws relating to these protected areas and environmentally destructive practices lack support and application at the local level. Despite their reliance on natural resources, farmers and fishers – particularly women – are often excluded from access to resources, services, and decision-making, preventing them from playing an active role in conserving their ecosystems. A lack of social cohesion and respected leadership at this level also stymies collective community-based conservation action. Their Approach Te Ipukarea Society advances its mission to build an environmentally resilient, sustainably developed, and biodiverse Cook Islands through action, advocacy, and education—often integrating traditional knowledge and practices. Their advocacy includes producing informative video documentaries, publishing articles in local newspapers, and leading public education efforts on critical environmental issues. TIS works closely with schools and youth to deliver nature-based educational programs and inspire future conservation leaders. They also mobilize communities to advocate for environmental protection through organized protests, petitions, and community engagement. Why They Need Your Help Donations directly support Te Ipukarea Society’s wide-ranging conservation initiatives, including: Invasive species eradication to protect native seabird populations Habitat restoration and waste management awareness programs Public education and advocacy around the environmental risks of deep sea mining STEM-focused biodiversity monitoring programs for local youth Your support helps ensure that balanced, science-based information reaches the community and empowers local people—especially young leaders—to become stewards of the natural world.
Ukranian Nature Conservation Group
DONATE TO UNCG Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (UNCG) Location Kyiv, Ukraine Category Capacity Building & Training Protected Area Management Scientific Research Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals None currently Date Founded 2018 Website uncg.org.ua Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Verified Partner Legally Constituted Effective Impact About Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group The Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (UNCG), formally established in 2018, is a nonprofit organization founded by biologists and environmental experts. It now includes over 50 conservation professionals and activists working across Ukraine. UNCG’s work focuses on establishing new protected areas, conserving forests, monitoring wildlife populations, and protecting rare plant and animal species. Through field studies and assessments, they provide critical data to guide environmental efforts. Their initiatives maintain ecosystems in forests, wetlands, and grasslands, ensuring the survival of diverse flora and fauna while protecting water quality, soil health, and regional climate stability. They have been instrumental in creating 75% of Ukraine’s recent protected areas and have contributed over 500,000 biodiversity records to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility. UNCG also collaborates with local communities, government agencies, and international organizations to advocate for environmental policy improvements and promote sustainable land use. Their educational outreach inspires public engagement through publications, workshops, and community programs, fostering a culture of conservation for future generations. Their Challenges Ukraine’s ecosystems face significant threats due to ongoing Russian aggression, which has damaged protected areas and disrupted fragile habitats. Vital landscapes, including forests, wetlands, and grasslands, have suffered extensive harm, endangering biodiversity and ecosystem stability. With state resources focused on defense, conservation funding has become scarce, creating an urgent need for external support to sustain fieldwork, document ecological impacts, and plan for ecosystem recovery. UNCG and other conservationists are working to assess the damage and implement strategies for restoring Ukraine’s natural heritage. Recovery efforts include establishing new protected zones, rehabilitating war-impacted habitats, and developing sustainable management practices. UNCG’s commitment to data collection, ecosystem monitoring, and collaboration with local and international partners is critical for ensuring Ukraine’s biodiversity is preserved and its ecosystems are resilient in the long term. Their Approach UNCG leads initiatives to conserve and restore Ukraine’s ecosystems amid ongoing threats. They prioritize preserving ecological data, conducting studies, and creating methods to restore war-damaged habitats. A key focus is advocating for the legal protection of affected areas to safeguard them from regulatory gaps and limited government oversight. UNCG identifies valuable sites across Ukraine to secure their protection status. Their efforts include establishing new nature reserves, improving the management of existing protected areas, and promoting sustainable forest management practices with civic oversight to prevent exploitation. The organization also assesses environmental impacts and advocates for modifications to development projects that threaten biodiversity. In collaboration with international conventions, UNCG monitors and expands Ukraine’s Emerald Network, a vital system of protected sites for European biodiversity. Their work extends to protecting grasslands and steppes from construction and deforestation and conserving rivers and wetlands from drainage projects. By gathering and analyzing data on rare species and habitats, UNCG supports evidence-based conservation actions and policies that minimize ecological harm and build long-term ecosystem resilience. Why They Need Your Help Supporting UNCG ensures the continuation of critical conservation efforts in Ukraine during a time of war. Contributions enable ecological surveys, legal protections for at-risk areas, and biodiversity monitoring across vulnerable landscapes. Funding strengthens their capacity for research, advocacy, and restoration while bolstering civic oversight to counteract risks from deregulation and limited government resources. Donations directly support initiatives such as expanding protected areas, monitoring rare species, and promoting sustainable land management. By contributing, supporters empower dedicated conservation professionals to safeguard Ukraine’s natural heritage and lay the foundation for a sustainable future amid unprecedented challenges.
Malaysian Nature Society
DONATE TO MNS Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Category Ecosystem Restoration Education Scientific Research Wildlife Conservation Urgent Appeals Protect Green Spaces and Urban Wildlife Date Founded 1940 Website mns.my Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Legally Constituted Effective Impact Malaysian Nature Society The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) works to protect Malaysia’s biodiversity through conservation projects, habitat restoration, and wildlife monitoring. It manages nature parks, organizes tree-planting initiatives, and advocates for the protection of endangered species and critical ecosystems. MNS also engages communities through environmental education programs, publishes the Malayan Nature Journal, and collaborates with government agencies and local groups to promote sustainable practices and safeguard the country’s natural heritage. Their Challenges Malaysia’s natural environment faces significant challenges, including widespread deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and encroachment from human activities. These pressures are intensified by climate change, weak environmental governance, and uncoordinated national planning. Remaining forested areas, often located in interior regions, are under constant threat from plantations, mining, infrastructure projects, and hydroelectric developments, leading to carbon emissions, biodiversity loss, and human-wildlife conflict. Indigenous and local communities living in these regions face marginalization and economic struggles, with their voices often excluded from decisions about land development. State governments, seeking additional revenue, frequently prioritize low-cost economic activities like logging and plantation expansion, putting biodiversity-rich forests at risk. Development priorities are further driven by state and district planning documents, which are updated infrequently and often allocate new areas for exploitation. At the federal level, Malaysia faces the complex task of balancing economic development with its commitments to global environmental agreements, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity. While initiatives exist to address these issues, they are often fragmented, lacking the coordination and comprehensive approach needed to ensure sustainable outcomes. Their Approach The Malaysian Nature Society focuses on conserving Malaysia’s biodiversity and restoring ecosystems to ensure long-term environmental health and sustainability. It promotes public awareness through the operation of nature parks like the Kuala Selangor Nature Park and the Kertih ecoCare Environmental Education Centre. These parks serve as hubs for environmental education, offering programs for students of all ages and opportunities for tree-planting activities as part of corporate and community initiatives. Visitors gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the importance of conservation. MNS undertakes species-focused and landscape-level conservation projects, advocates for improved environmental governance, and publishes the Malayan Nature Journal. These efforts involve extensive fieldwork, research, community engagement, and collaborations with key stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes. To address climate change, MNS prioritizes reforestation, partnering with government agencies, local communities, and Indigenous Peoples to plant thousands of trees across degraded landscapes. These efforts restore critical habitats, mitigate climate impacts, and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for local and Indigenous communities. Why They Need Your Help MNS relies on donations to sustain its critical conservation work across Malaysia, including monitoring and protecting sensitive habitats in Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia. Funds support field research, policy advocacy, community collaborations, and digital outreach through platforms like the Malayan Nature Journal and the Rantaian Urban Green Spaces project. Contributions also help train staff, develop eco-tourism initiatives like Merapoh Cave exploration, and maintain long-term conservation efforts to safeguard Malaysia’s precious ecosystems. Your support enables MNS to continue championing nature conservation and protecting vital habitats from escalating threats.
Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc.
DONATE TO MBCFI Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (MBCFI) Location Mindoro Island, Philippines Category Ecotourism Education Scientific Research Urgent Appeals None currently Date Founded 2008 Website mbcfi.org.ph Partner Qualifications IUCN Member Legally Constituted Effective Impact About Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. The Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (MBCFI) is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 and dedicated to conserving Mindoro Island’s unique and endangered biodiversity. Mindoro is recognized globally as a priority area due to its rich variety of endemic species and diverse habitats. MBCFI leads conservation initiatives through research, community engagement, and educational programs that promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Their Vision: Sustained conservation of Mindoro’s natural treasures for future generations. Their Mission: To lead scientific research and foster collaborative conservation efforts in key biodiversity areas of Mindoro, empowering local communities through awareness and care. Their Objectives: Preserve Mindoro’s native and endemic species. Increase public awareness and support for conservation. Share research and educational resources to build interest and drive community involvement. Strengthen local capacity for habitat protection and sustainable resource use. Integrate indigenous knowledge to enhance conservation and reduce environmental pressures on sensitive areas. Their Challenges Mindoro, a biodiversity hotspot in the Philippines, faces significant conservation challenges. Deforestation and habitat loss, often due to illegal logging and agricultural expansion, endanger many native species. Urban development has led to soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat fragmentation, which isolate wildlife populations and hinder their survival. Invasive species disrupt local ecosystems, threatening indigenous species. Climate change further exacerbates these issues, affecting rainfall, temperature, and sea levels, which particularly impacts coral reefs and marine life. Additionally, conservation efforts are complicated by limited law enforcement, overlapping protected and ancestral lands, and development projects prioritized over conservation. Their Approach The Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (MBCFI) employs a comprehensive approach to biodiversity conservation, emphasizing scientific research, education, and partnerships with key stakeholders, including Indigenous communities. Research helps MBCFI understand ecosystem dynamics, identify vulnerable species, and develop targeted, evidence-based strategies. Education initiatives raise awareness among local communities, policymakers, and the public about biodiversity’s importance and the threats it faces, promoting sustainable practices and community involvement. Collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, local communities, and the private sector is central to MBCFI’s strategy. These partnerships facilitate resource sharing, align conservation goals with local needs, and incorporate diverse perspectives into conservation efforts. By engaging local communities, MBCFI leverages traditional ecological knowledge and fosters a sense of ownership, enhancing the sustainability of conservation initiatives. This integrated approach strengthens biodiversity conservation in Mindoro, protecting ecosystems, preserving natural heritage, and supporting a sustainable future. Why They Need Your Help MBCFI relies on grants and donations to fund its biodiversity conservation programs in Mindoro. Additional support is essential for advancing initiatives that protect the island’s unique species and ecosystems. Donations help implement MBCFI’s core programs in research, education, and community empowerment, directly engaging locals in conservation activities that impact their environment and livelihoods. Contributions also enhance educational outreach, supporting awareness-building initiatives and resources. Additionally, funding helps MBCFI develop innovative conservation strategies, like sustainable ecotourism at the Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Center, which promotes biodiversity awareness and generates income, fostering a balance between economic development and environmental stewardship.