donated since inception
Since we started in 2021, the Save Our Wildlife Fund has donated more than R650,000 directly to field conservation work. Every rand goes toward vets, equipment and operations that protect wildlife, not toward glossy campaigns.
What we do
We support and sponsor veterinarians and conservation teams in the field. Our work includes:
Snare removals
Snares are cheap, silent and cruel. A vet who can reach an injured animal in time can often save its life. We fund the call-outs, the darting, the treatment and the aftercare.
Anti-poaching efforts
We support the people and equipment that keep poachers out of wildlife areas, from patrol support to the practical gear rangers need.
Sting operations
We back investigations that target wildlife traffickers and the networks behind them. For safety and legal reasons, we never share the details of this work publicly.
Predator collars
Tracking collars let researchers and reserve managers monitor lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs, respond to conflict early and find injured animals quickly. We help fund the collars and the vet time needed to fit them safely.
Pangolin rehabilitation
Pangolins are among the most heavily trafficked mammals on earth. We help pay for the veterinary care, feeding and rehabilitation that gives confiscated and injured pangolins a chance to return to the wild.
Last-minute emergency work
Wildlife emergencies do not wait for budgets. Because the Fund is small and flexible, we can say yes quickly to urgent vet call-outs, rescues and treatments that fall outside any formal programme.
Why it matters
Southern Africa’s wildlife faces snaring, poaching, illegal trade and growing conflict with people. Large organisations and reserves do wonderful work, but they cannot always fund an emergency vet call-out on the night it happens. We fill that gap. Small, fast and well-aimed funding saves individual animals today and protects whole populations over time. Learn more about our impact below:
15
snared animals treated
10
collars fitted
60
pangolins rehabilitated
5
emergency call-outs funded
6
partner reserves supported
How you can help
1
Make a donation to the Save Our Wildlife Fund
You can pay directly into our bank account, once-off or as a regular debit order. South African donors receive a Section 18A tax certificate for their donation, which you can use to claim a tax deduction.
Account name
Save Our Wildlife Fund NPC
Bank
First National Bank (FNB)
Account number
63051899624
Branch code
FIRNZAJJ
Reference
Your Name + SOWF
Email your proof of payment, full name and ID or company registration number to help@saveowf.org and we will send your Section 18A certificate.
2
Join our Patreon community
Prefer to give a little every month? Join the Save Our Wildlife Fund community on Patreon. Monthly support gives us reliable funds to plan for, so we can respond faster.
3
Travel with purpose
Book a Panthera Photo Safari. A portion of every safari booking is contributed to the Fund. Your trip supports guides, local communities and conservation at the same time.
4
Corporate and group giving
We welcome businesses, camps, lodges and photography groups who want to sponsor a collar, a pangolin’s rehabilitation or an emergency response. Contact us to talk about sponsorship and reporting that suits your company.
Where your money goes
We believe donors deserve to know exactly how their money is used. We share updates on our work with donors and Patreon members, and we are happy to answer any questions.
Who we work with
We work alongside qualified wildlife veterinarians, reserve managers and conservation teams in Hoedspruit and surrounding reserves. For the safety of animals and the people protecting them, some partners and operations are kept confidential.
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Get in touch
Want to donate, sponsor a project or find out more? We would love to hear from you.
Email: help@saveowf.org Phone / WhatsApp: +27 74 207 1015
The Save Our Wildlife Fund NPC is a registered non-profit company. Registration number: 2023 / 711058 / 08. PBO/Section 18A number: 930091071.
