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CONSERVATION. TOGETHER. FOR LIFE.

Protecting wildlife today means more than preserving habitats.

The loss of biodiversity is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Lasting conservation can only succeed when people and wildlife are able to coexist over the long term. That is exactly where SAVE comes in.

Since 2010, we have been working alongside scientists, local communities, and partner organizations to develop solutions that bring together research, environmental education, and hands-on conservation—in Europe and Africa.

15 years of experience. Three countries. One goal: A future where people and wildlife can thrive together.

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SAVE WILDLIFE

Löwenschutz in Botswana, Okavango Delta, Afrika

We protect habitats.

From the Okavango Delta to the forests of Poland, we protect endangered species and the habitats they depend on.

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We work with people.

Conservation succeeds only when local communities are part of the solution. That is why we invest in education, research, conflict prevention, and sustainable development.

Together, we can make a difference.

Whether you're an individual donor, a company, or a partner—your support helps create lasting solutions for people and wildlife.

OUR IMPACT SINCE 2010

Conservation is only successful when it creates lasting change. That is why we measure our impact not only by the projects we deliver, but by the positive changes we achieve together with our partners and the communities we work with.

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OUR IMPACT GOES BEYOND
CONSERVATION

When people and wildlife can coexist, the benefits extend far beyond protecting endangered species—they strengthen entire communities. That is why our projects contribute to 15 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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We empower people through training, local employment and support in starting their own businesses. Agriculture and crafts create additional income opportunities.
We support communities in growing fruit and vegetables using climate-adapted farming methods. Harvests provide families and playgroups with fresh food, while surplus produce generates income.
In Botswana, we promote healthy eating, hygiene and first-aid skills. In the DR Congo, we also provide psychosocial support for children who have experienced displacement.
Education for Conservation connects early childhood environmental education with lifelong learning: from personal development and business management to Climate Smart Agriculture and training for teachers, farmers and rangers.
We strengthen women’s autonomy and economic independence. Workshops, training in bookkeeping and marketing, and support in starting businesses create opportunities for women to shape their own futures.
We support water access for communities and wildlife through pumps, pipelines and water points. Water-efficient irrigation and additional drinking sites for wildlife help reduce conflicts over water.Das birgt nicht nur starke Konflikte, es führt auch dazu, dass das Trinkwasser der Dorfbewohner in Gefahr ist. Aus diesem Grund hat sich SAVE zum Ziel gesetzt, die durstigen Elefanten von den Dörfern fernzuhalten. Dazu wurden mehrere natürliche, in der Vergangenheit versiegte Wasserstellen entlang einer 80 Kilometer langen Elefanten-Migrationsroute wieder in Betrieb genommen. Die Bilder der Überwachungskameras haben gezeigt, dass die Tiere sie sofort angenommen haben. Das ist in doppelter Hinsicht ein Erfolg: Die Elefanten müssen nicht mehr verdursten und bleiben den Dörfern fern. Und die Menschen in den Dörfern können nun ihr kostbares Trinkwasser allein für sich genießen. Die Konkurrenzsituation ist aufgehoben, den Bedürfnissen beider Parteien wurde Rechnung getragen. Für dieses Projekt bekam SAVE eine Auszeichnung von staatlicher Seite: das Department of Wildlife and National Parks lobte das vorbildliche Engagement mit einem eigens ausgestellten „Certificate of Appreciation“:
We use solar energy to power water pumps, irrigation systems and project facilities, making renewable energy accessible in remote areas.
We create local employment and develop vocational skills. People work in education, agriculture and wildlife conservation, or establish their own businesses and community tourism initiatives.
We support educational facilities, solar-powered pumps and irrigation systems. Practical training helps communities use locally appropriate technologies to meet their needs and support economic development.
We improve access to education, training and income opportunities, particularly for women, disadvantaged children and people in remote communities.
We strengthen communities that share their landscapes with wildlife. Together, we develop solutions for livestock protection, essential services and livelihoods that support lasting coexistence.

We promote resource-efficient farming, local processing and the reuse of materials. Environmental education encourages responsible use of water and soil, alongside better waste management.
We promote solar energy and forest conservation. Through Climate Smart Agriculture, we help communities adapt their farming practices to drought and changing rainfall patterns.
We combine research, environmental education and practical wildlife conservation. We protect habitats and migration corridors and work with communities to develop measures that safeguard lions, elephants, hippos and wolves.
We bring together local communities’ knowledge, research and practical collaboration. Working with authorities, organisations and businesses, we implement long-term education, development and wildlife conservation projects.

Our Projects

Our holistic approach to wildlife conservation.

Each of our projects connects wildlife conservation with the needs of local communities. Whether through research, environmental education, or community development, all of our initiatives pursue the same goal: enabling long-term coexistence between people and wildlife.


Research

Science as the Foundation of Effective Wildlife Conservation

Through long-term monitoring, camera traps, GPS tracking, and scientific collaborations, we develop conservation measures based on reliable data.
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Education

Knowledge Creates Awareness and Protects Wildlife

Through our Education for Conservation approach, we empower children, young people, and communities with the knowledge needed to understand why wildlife conservation matters and how people and wildlife can coexist.
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Community Development

Wildlife Conservation Works Together with People

We support local communities through sustainable development, conflict prevention, and new opportunities, ensuring that wildlife conservation and livelihoods go hand in hand.
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APPROACH

We take a holistic approach: We begin with people living alongside wildlife and work our way toward protecting the species.

TRANSPARENCY

Regular reporting, on-site visits, and behind-the-scenes insights into our work.

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EXPERIENCE

Since 2010, we have worked exclusively with local staff, benefiting from their traditional knowledge and extensive local networks across all our projects.

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