About Us Orphan's Project Fostering Conservation Antipoaching Aerial support Veterinary Units How to Donate Donate in Somebody's Honour Regular Updates Photo Gallery Video Clips Newsletters Contact Us Community Outreach Social Media Art Store Newest Arrival at the Trust: Name ROI Enlarge/Zoom Foster this Orphan View Detailed Profile View Photo Catalog Location Rescued Gender Female Date of Birth Friday, December 27, 2013 Location Found Olare Orok Wildlife Conservancy - Maasai mara Age on Arrival 10 months Comments on Place Found Found next to her dead mother in the company of the rest of her herd Reason for being Orphaned Poaching Latest News & Updates: Christmas Safari Special, DSWT Overview, and An African Love Story The DSWT iWorry Campaign and The DSWT Give a Gift Website and The DSWT Wilderness Journal Ivory Victims We tell the ongoing story of the elephant poaching crisis in Kenya and the threat to elephants throughout Africa. We hear from elephant keeper Julius and Nick Trent, DSWT's pilot working together with The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Kenya's massive Tsavo National Park. The time to act is now - and there is so much we can do. Begin by getting involved here: iWorry.org. A campaign of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) Through the iworry campaign, the DSWT successfully organised the single largest public demonstration for elephants on Friday October 4th 2013. The International March for Elephants resulted in more than 18,000 people from around the world taking to the streets in support of elephants and to urge world leaders to take measure to stop the poaching, stop the trade and stop the demand for ivory. We are calling for a complete ban on all international and domestic trade in ivory and urging governments around the world to invest more resources into wildlife protection at a field level, to strengthen penalties for those involved in the illicit ivory trade and to heighten security at ports and borders, as well as to invest in educational efforts to stop the demand for ivory. The fight to save the elephant continues. Find out how you can take action today: www.iworry.org You can help further by donating online to support the Orphans’ Project and the Anti-Poaching efforts of the DSWT. A message from Daphne - 12/18/2014 The 12th December is a national celebration in Kenya - the day that Kenya attained independence from Britain and the black, green and red flag of the country replaced the Union Jack. (read more) A TRULY UNIQUE GIFT FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE UMANI SPRINGS - Read More Kili’s Untimely Passing - 12/11/2014 The 10th of December was a day of devastation and heartbreak here at the Nursery. Our beloved Kili who has captured the imagination of so many people around the globe died. (read more) Magical Moments made possible in 2014 - 12/10/2014 Throughout 2014, in the face of the ever present threat of poaching, human-wildlife conflict and habitat destruction, the DSWT have witnessed incredible achievements for Kenya’s wildlife, made possible thanks to the moral and financial support of our supporters around the world. (read more) A TRULY UNIQUE GIFT FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE The Trials and Tribulations of Ziwa - 12/2/2014 Ziwa’s first terrifying ordeal was when his mother was struck down by a mysterious illness which she succumbed to despite treatment from the DSWT/KWS veterinary unit. (read more) The rescue of Sirimon - 11/26/2014 The 3rd week in October was turning out to be a busy one at The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Hot on the heels of the rescue of little Wass and his two baby ostrich friends on the 15th October another call was received by the Trust on the 16th about a baby elephant in the Mount Kenya region. (read more) If you would like more updates please click here Born from one family’s passion for Kenya and its wilderness, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is today the most successful orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world and one of the pioneering conservation organisations for wildlife and habitat protection in East Africa. Founded in 1977 by Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick D.B.E, in honour of the memory of her late husband, famous naturalist and founding Warden of Tsavo East National Park, David Leslie William Sheldrick MBE, the DSWT claims a rich and deeply rooted family history in wildlife and conservation. The DSWT has remained true to its principles and ideals, remaining a sustainable and flexible organisation. Guided by experienced and dedicated Trustees and assisted by an Advisory Committee of proactive naturalists with a lifetime of wildlife and environmental experience, the Trust takes effective action and achieves long-lasting results. Mission statement The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust embraces all measures that compliment the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife. These include anti-poaching, safe guarding the natural environment, enhancing community awareness, addressing animal welfare issues, providing veterinary assistance to animals in need, rescuing and hand rearing elephant and rhino orphans, along with other species that can ultimately enjoy a quality of life in wild terms when grown. Chaired by Daphne Sheldrick, the DSWT is run by Angela Sheldrick, the daughter of David and Daphne, who has been managing all of the Trust’s activities for over a decade. Growing up in Tsavo and later in the Nairobi National Park, Angela has been part of the Trust’s vision from the start, supported by her husband Robert Carr-Hartley and their two boys Taru and Roan, who are passionate about Kenya’s wildlife and eager to ensure that David and Daphne’s legacy continues. In 2004 the DSWT was incorporated as a charity in the U.K. and granted charitable status by the Charities Commission, whilst during the same year the Trust has also attained U.S. Charitable status enhancing its corporate funding capability under the guidance of the U.S. Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Helping save the lives of orphaned elephants and rhinos through the ‘Orphans’ Project’ who are ultimately released back into the wild is just one of the many wildlife commitments the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is involved in. The DSWT also runs 9 full-time Anti-Poaching and Desnaring Units, 4 Mobile Veterinary Units and the Sky Vets initiative, 4 ‘Aerial Surveillance’ planes and a rapid response helicopter, whilst being active in ‘Saving Habitats’, ‘Conservation Initiatives’ and ‘Community Outreach’. Share this: Follow us: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust P.O. Box 15555 Nairobi Kenya All Photographs in this website are Copyright by The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and can not be used without permission. Copyright © 1999-2013, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy Website design by Elehost Web Design | Web Hosting by Elephanthost.com