With few exceptions, wildlife populations have been declining in Sub Saharan Africa due to poaching and habitat destruction. Future prospects are grim. Aid for Africa members are working to protect species such as elephants, mountain gorillas, and rhinos, as well as critical habitats that include rainforests, which are home to endangered species of frogs and small mammals. Click on the highlighted letters in the alphabet below to view members working on these issues.
African Conservancy
Works with partners in Africa to protect and rehabilitate wildlife areas, supports education to reverse trends in habitat destruction, and funds the Adopt-An-Animal program in Zambia.
CFC# 11879
African Rainforest Conservancy
Conserves and restores African rainforests by empowering local men, women, and children through training, community development, research and education to preserve their natural heritage.
CFC# 46974
Aid for Africa
Helps African children, families and communities through a network of charities providing healthcare (HIV/AIDS, malaria), education, food, economic improvement, conservation, wildlife protection, and arts programs.
CFC# 11069
