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, providing local conservationists with grants and scholarships, and supporting projects via our Wildlife Funds.
69
countries where WCN invests to protect 210+ species of wildlife
50+
countries where our Wildlife Funds have invested
Impact by the Numbers
$378+
Million raised for conservation since WCN's inception.
We pass 100% of funds designated to a species directly to protect that species and 92% of donations to WCN are used to support our programs in the field.
20,700+
staff and local people employed by our Conservation 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.
1,060+
Wildlife Funds have supported 1,060+ projects to date.
Our Wildlife Funds have supported projects across the globe to protect threatened species throughout their entire habitat.
100%
WCN maintains the highest possible 100% 4-star rating through Charity Navigator.
This means that you can donate with confidence knowing that your gift will have maximum impact.
$118M+
funds granted through WCN's five wildlife funds.
These funds support projects to protect lions, rhinos, elephants, pangolins, and California pumas across their range.
324
Local conservationists supported as Rising Wildlife Leaders
WCN helps create healthy futures for wildlife by investing in conservation leadership of local people through scholarships, career training, and mentorships.
$378+
Million raised for conservation since WCN's inception.
We pass 100% of funds designated to a species directly to protect that species and 92% of donations to WCN are used to support our programs in the field.
20,700+
staff and local people employed by our Conservation 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.
1,060+
Wildlife Funds have supported 1,060+ projects to date.
Our Wildlife Funds have supported projects across the globe to protect threatened species throughout their entire habitat.
100%
WCN maintains the highest possible 100% 4-star rating through Charity Navigator.
This means that you can donate with confidence knowing that your gift will have maximum impact.
$118M+
funds granted through WCN's five wildlife funds.
These funds support projects to protect lions, rhinos, elephants, pangolins, and California pumas across their range.
324
Local conservationists supported as Rising Wildlife Leaders
WCN helps create healthy futures for wildlife by investing in conservation leadership of local people through scholarships, career training, and mentorships.
Our Conservation Partners are Having a Big Impact
800
orangutans identified in Borneo
After years of decline, orangutans in Malaysian Borneo's Kinabatangan region have stabilized at 800 individuals due to the conservation efforts of HUTAN.
521,700
people provided with conservation education.
Programs like MareCet's Whales-on-the-Wheels Mobile Marine Education Tour provide interactive outreach and understanding of conservation to local communities.
1,015
acres of mixed forest and farmland protected in Costa Rica.
Macaw Recovery Network purchased over 1,015 acres of land to form the Sarapiquí Rainforest Reserve, in the heart of great green macaw breeding grounds.
14,600
Anti-poaching patrols performed by Painted Dog Conservation
To date, Painted Dog Conservation has performed 14,600 patrols and removed over 50,000 snares from painted dog habitat.
800
orangutans identified in Borneo
After years of decline, orangutans in Malaysian Borneo's Kinabatangan region have stabilized at 800 individuals due to the conservation efforts of HUTAN.
521,700
people provided with conservation education.
Programs like MareCet's Whales-on-the-Wheels Mobile Marine Education Tour provide interactive outreach and understanding of conservation to local communities.
1,015
acres of mixed forest and farmland protected in Costa Rica.
Macaw Recovery Network purchased over 1,015 acres of land to form the Sarapiquí Rainforest Reserve, in the heart of great green macaw breeding grounds.
14,600
Anti-poaching patrols performed by Painted Dog Conservation
To date, Painted Dog Conservation has performed 14,600 patrols and removed over 50,000 snares from painted dog habitat.
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