Advancing Conservation Across Africa
The Tusk Story
What We Do
Tusk’s mission is to amplify the impact of progressive conservation initiatives across Africa.
The charity has earned a reputation for providing a highly efficient solution for funding wildlife conservation programmes. We partner with the most effective local organisations, investing in their in-depth knowledge and expertise. By supporting and nurturing their conservation programmes, we help accelerate growth from an innovative idea to a scalable solution.
We also build long lasting relationships with our donors and seek to invest in long-term solutions because sustainable conservation needs sustained funding.
For almost 30 years, we have helped pioneer an impressive range of successful conservation initiatives across more than 20 countries, increasing vital protection for over 10 million acres of land and more than 40 different threatened species. But the threat to Africa’s unique natural heritage remains real and more urgent than ever.
With your generous support, Tusk can, and will, continue to have a positive impact across Africa.
HRH The Duke of Cambridge KG, KT More about usDespite facing some of the greatest conservation challenges to international conservation in history, Tusk continues to be a shining light in what are tragically dark times for Africa’s wildlife.
Why Tusk?
The Challenge
Poaching, habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict are having a devastating impact on Africa’s wildlife. Finding space for both people and wildlife to co-exist is the ultimate conservation challenge …
Learn more about the challengeThe Solutions
Tusk works with its project partners to find sustainable solutions to preserve critical habitats, protect endangered species, combat the illegal wildlife trade, empower local communities and promote environmental education.
Learn more about the solutions
Tusk's Year of the Lion
Tusk is celebrating 2019 as our Year of the Lion, an initiative to shine a light on one of the world’s most charismatic animals and profile the work of some incredible conservation organisations working for a brighter future for the species. #YearofTheLion
Leave a Legacy to Tusk
Leaving a gift to Tusk in your Will is one of the most powerful ways of making a difference. Not only does it allow us to plan ahead and do so much more, but we know that every legacy represents someone who cared enough about our work to make a real difference.
Victory in The King's Cup for Tusk & ambassador Bear Grylls!
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went head to head in The King’s Cup on Thursday 8 August raising awareness and funds for eight causes. It was however Isle of Wight-born adventurer and long-standing Tusk ambassador Bear Grylls, who won both races and therefore the King’s Cup for Tusk.
Join Tusk's Patron's Circle
Join Tusk as we empower our partners to create real, lasting solutions for Africa’s wildlife.
International Wildlife Trade Winners and Losers
In August, signatory countries of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) regulating wildlife trade secured stronger protection for many species, including giraffes.
20th Safaricom Marathon A Big Success
Marking its 20th Anniversary, this year’s Safaricom Marathon, hosted by Tusk and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, once again saw more than 1,400 runners from over 40 countries tackling the incredibly challenging yet breathtakingly beautiful course in northern Kenya.