With every dollar we raise and every service we provide, we help conservationists focus on what they do best: save wildlife.
Our Global Reach
WCN saves endangered species around the world by supporting wildlife Conservation Partners, granting scholarships, and supporting projects via our Wildlife Funds.
68
countries where WCN invests to protect 115+ species of wildlife
50
countries where our Wildlife Funds have invested
Impact by the Numbers
$250+
Million raised for conservation since WCN's inception.
We pass 100% of funds designated to a species directly to fieldwork to protect that species and 94% of donations to WCN are used to support our Conservation Partners.
1,450
people employed by our partners.
Be it creating handicrafts, protecting wildlife as scouts, or hired as staff, our conservation partners employ local people in the countries where they operate.
656
Wildlife Funds have supported 656 projects to date.
Our Wildlife Funds have supported projects across the globe to protect threatened species throughout their entire habitat.
4,000+
people attended our Wildlife Conservation Expos and other events in 2021.
WCN hosted Expos and events that were attended by people from over 70 countries.
$479,763
funds granted through WCN's Emergency Relief Fund.
These grants supported 23 projects to support conservationists throughout the pandemic.
154
Scholarships awarded through our Scholarship Program.
WCN has awarded scholarships to promising young conservationists across 46 countries.
$250+
Million raised for conservation since WCN's inception.
We pass 100% of funds designated to a species directly to fieldwork to protect that species and 94% of donations to WCN are used to support our Conservation Partners.
1,450
people employed by our partners.
Be it creating handicrafts, protecting wildlife as scouts, or hired as staff, our conservation partners employ local people in the countries where they operate.
656
Wildlife Funds have supported 656 projects to date.
Our Wildlife Funds have supported projects across the globe to protect threatened species throughout their entire habitat.
4,000+
people attended our Wildlife Conservation Expos and other events in 2021.
WCN hosted Expos and events that were attended by people from over 70 countries.
$479,763
funds granted through WCN's Emergency Relief Fund.
These grants supported 23 projects to support conservationists throughout the pandemic.
154
Scholarships awarded through our Scholarship Program.
WCN has awarded scholarships to promising young conservationists across 46 countries.
Our Conservation Partners are Having a Big Impact
645
acres of forests purchased in northern Colombia.
Throughout 2021, Proyecto Tití expanded their forest reserves in San Juan Reserve and now protect more than 13,000 acres of habitat for cotton-top tamarins in this region.
1,900
snares removed in Hwange National Park in 2021.
Painted Dog Conservation’s anti-poaching units worked with community volunteers to protect the buffer areas of Hwange National Park, where most painted dog packs reside
67
cheetahs cared for by CCF in their facility in Somaliland.
These cheetahs are rescued from the illegal wildlife trade
29
lions collared from 15 prides in 2021.
Niassa Lion Project monitors these lions and other large carnivores inside Mozambique's Niassa Special Reserve. They recorded nearly 5,000 sightings within the reserve.
645
acres of forests purchased in northern Colombia.
Throughout 2021, Proyecto Tití expanded their forest reserves in San Juan Reserve and now protect more than 13,000 acres of habitat for cotton-top tamarins in this region.
1,900
snares removed in Hwange National Park in 2021.
Painted Dog Conservation’s anti-poaching units worked with community volunteers to protect the buffer areas of Hwange National Park, where most painted dog packs reside
67
cheetahs cared for by CCF in their facility in Somaliland.
These cheetahs are rescued from the illegal wildlife trade
29
lions collared from 15 prides in 2021.
Niassa Lion Project monitors these lions and other large carnivores inside Mozambique's Niassa Special Reserve. They recorded nearly 5,000 sightings within the reserve.
Photography Credits: Ken and Michelle Dyball, Jillian Knox, Susan McConnell, Spectacled Bear Conservation