Zambia is rich in natural assets including wilderness areas, wildlife, and iconic rivers such as the Zambezi, Luangwa and Kafue Rivers.
There are 20 national parks and combined with the surrounding game management areas, 30% of Zambia’s land mass is allocated for protection to some degree.
However, over 60% of the population live under the poverty line, many of whom are subsistence farmers and charcoal producers.
Zambia’s natural forests are under threat as the population and demand for space increases.
The expanding communities surrounding the national parks and key biodiversity areas put pressure on the habitat. For a more sustainable future, conservation education is key.
The Elephant Charge is a challenging, yet family friendly, annual 4×4 event to raise funds to support conservation in Zambia through locally established conservation organisations.
Elephant Charge is investing in Zambia’s future by supporting conservation.
The funds raised are distributed to around a dozen effective Zambian conservation organisations, split between “conservation education” (70%) and “field conservation” (30%) across the country.
To strengthen “conservation education” in schools across the country, more especially in eco sensitive areas
To stimulate and support the development of young conservationists and emerging eco warriors
To create an environmentally aware mindset and behavior change, particularly in communities living near protected areas
To support mitigation in critical Human-Wildlife Conflict zones
To provide funding for field conservation work and essential capital expenditure
To create a wide reaching, eco-active community of Chargers, Sponsors, Supporters and Conservationist in Zambia
See our results and beneficiary impact with our anual reports
The Elephant Charge is also increasing awareness about the importance of conservation online.
Read below our articles we publish.
Fundraising Tips Every year our teams raise an incredible amount of money for the Elephant Charge conservation projects in Zambia. It’s not always easy raising cash so here are some ideas to get you going…
