Hand fed every 3 hours, day and night, the milk provided is essential to the survival of orphan elephants. Having lost their mothers as they struggle against the threat of poaching, habitat loss and climate change, this special formula milk allows them to restore, grow and thrive as they gradually learn to reintegrate into the wild.
While our donations primarily support the wider conservation initiatives of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the orphan elephants remain at our heart, driving our support. We’re immensely proud to share some of the major milestones of the Orphans’ Project since our first Elephant Conservation Collection launched four years ago:
Since World Elephant Day 2019…
With more than 130 orphans currently in the care of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, we’d love to introduce you to three little Nursery eles who currently call the SWT home…
During our time working together, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust witnessed one of Kenya’s worst droughts in decades. Last year saw daily field emergencies and a deluge of orphans rescues - more babies were rescued in 2021 and 2022 than in the previous 5 years combined.
Due to their size, elephants are among the animals who suffer the most when faced with drought. Digesting only 40 to 60% of what they eat, they must consume vast quantities of food and water to survive. When these resources are hard to come by, the consequences for elephants are tragic. Our donations and milk meant more than ever!
Climate change is a global issue, but, on the ground in Kenya, field-level conservation is the most effective way to secure a future for elephants. Together, our collections are funding the operations of the SWT/KWS Mara Mobile Veterinary Unit, keeping this lifesaving team active in the field each day, where they can bring immediate relief to injured elephants and other wild animals, while SWT builds on sustainable solutions to safeguard their home in the long term.
With our latest Elephant Collection, we aim to increase our support even further! Each accessory generates the value of at least one bottle of milk for a hungry orphan ele.**
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Everyday or Mini Pouch or Other**
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Laptop Cases |
Coin Purse or Eye Mask or
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Bedding |
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Overnight Bag |
Pencil Case |
Makeup / Wash Bag
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Tote |
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Hotwater bottle |
4 x Coin Purse or Eye Mask or 4 x Sunglasses Case or Other* |
Pyjamas
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Cushion cover or Pencil Case |
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Cushion Cover or Pencil Case |
*Other: Passport Holder, Card Holder
**Other: Shopper, Laundry Bag