Elephants are intelligent, sensitive, and deeply social animals. As they roam, they shape the land by planting seeds, carving pathways, and creating habitats that sustain countless other species.
But their herds are under siege. A devastating poaching crisis, driven by the ivory trade, has torn families apart. Between 2010 and 2012 alone, an estimated 100,000 elephants in Africa were killed for their ivory.
By supporting Save the Elephants (STE), you help protect these extraordinary animals, safeguard the beauty and ecological integrity of their habitats, and foster coexistence between elephants and people.
Founded more than 25 years ago, STE has become both a long-term guardian of elephants and a leading voice on the global stage. Their mission is clear: to secure a future for elephants, to celebrate their intelligence and the richness they bring to the natural world, and to nurture a tolerant relationship between humans and elephants.
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9,360
Elephants Protected
STE teams works to protect a population of 9,360 elephants in Samburu, Kenya.
16,000+
Square Miles Safeguarded
STE monitors and protects more than 16,000 square miles of habitat, providing a safe space for elephants to roam in Kenya.
6,171
Women Empowered
Through STE’s women’s empowerment and alternative livelihood programs.
Solutions in Action
Thriving Wildlife
Combating Wildlife Crime
STE consistently participates in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) to urge all international parties to unite in supporting ivory demand reduction and to initiate public awareness campaigns to reduce demand and stop the killing of elephants. In Kenya, STE also employs anti-poaching efforts to ensure that the gains made are long-lasting both for the elephants and for the communities that depend on the landscape they shape.
Thriving People
Expanding Education
STE encourages students to become ambassadors of their environment by supporting their education and improving the infrastructure of local schools. Through scholarships, conservation education, internships, and resource support in schools within elephant rangelands, STE helps young people work towards their dreams and also preserve their natural heritage.
Thriving Wildlife & People
Reducing Conflict
The Elephants and Bees Project reduces damage from crop-raiding elephants on local farms by taking advantage of the elephants’ instinctive avoidance of African honey bees. The project installs Beehive Fences as a natural elephant deterrent, creating a social and economic boost to poverty-stricken rural communities through the sustainable harvesting of “Elephant-Friendly Honey.”
Quote"We have to carry the mantle to the next generation. What really gives me hope is there are so many vibrant Kenyans interested in conservation coming up behind me. That is my driving force and my strength.”
David Daballen, Director of Field Operations Save the Elephants
