#26 - Endangered Wildlife Trust

Register · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject: #26 - Endangered Wildlife Trust

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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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