2022 Ambition Statement
Our mandate is to secure a future for elephants and their rangelands by strengthening the work of our Impact Partners – not solely through funding, but with collaborative, innovative and strategic support – ultimately creating a meaningful and far-reaching impact on conservation and communities in the Zambezi Valley of Zimbabwe.
Read ZEF’s 2022 Ambition Statement (9.1 MB PDF file)
2021 Impact Brochure
Join us, as we take you on a path through time that is as interesting as those intricate trails created by elephants; after six years, Zambezi Elephant Fund’s journey is shaping and opening up the Zambezi Valley conservation landscape, and providing vital access to important resources for our conservation partners who are dedicated to wildlife protection…
Read ZEF’s 2021 Impact Brochure (11.2 MB PDF file)
Q4 2019 Impact Statement
The Zambezi Elephant Fund helps to resource impactful organisations that are working in support of Zimbabwe’s Parks and Wildlife Management Authority along the Middle Zambezi Valley of Zimbabwe.
What a Wonderful Weekend!
First, came the Mukuvisi March for Elephants in Harare, with over 410 runners, walkers, children and furry friends taking to the 3, 5, or 8km routes, following a wonderful speech by Richard Tennant of Flying For Wildlife - who is currently on his way to the Zambezi Valley to continue their aerial surveillance work!
With temperatures soaring to over 30C (or 86F!), many chose to set off early to avoid the heat, and were welcomed through the finish line by the smell of bacon & egg rolls and coffee! Thanks to all the vendors who offered to donate a portion of their takings to Zambezi Elephant Fund.
With grateful thanks to all those who made the event possible again this year, especially Mukuvisi Woodlands who let us use their venue once again, and to all the volunteers who gave their time! Thanks also to Rooney's, Safeguard, Faramatsi Motors, ACE Ambulance and African Threads for their support of the event for a second year running.
Mukkuvisi March for Elephant images courtesy of Chris Sheppard.
As those taking part in Harare were settling down for the afternoon, participants in New York donned their running shoes and descended on Central Park! A brisk 30F (-1C!) greeted the 500+ runners and walkers, who all 'stood up for elephants' with Forrest Galante, before setting off to the start line of the 10km route.
There were some serious runners, who zoomed past the intrepid jogger at full speed, and there were the more relaxed strollers, who enjoyed the scenery and catching up with friends, the tall buildings rising up behind the park trees and a biting, cold breeze in the air!
10km later, some congregated at Central Park Zoo to listen to a great Zimbabwean-style music band, award the highest fundraiser with her prize, and announce the prize draw for a lucky over-$500 fundraiser. Congratulations to them and huge thanks to all those who registered and fundraised in support of Zambezi Elephant Fund’s efforts.
Saving the Elephants Run images courtesy of LPG Films & Photo
A special mention to those who couldn't make it to either event, but chose to 'run wherever they are' in support of Zambezi Elephant Fund!
In the images below, you can see:
Natalie running in Southwold, England
Charlie and rangers, who ran through Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya
Lauren's 10km route in Vancouver, Canada
to mention but a few!
A huge thank you from the Zambezi Elephant Fund team to everyone that made both events possible, plus everyone who registered, fundraised, attended and donated in the lead up to and on the day of November 16th. We truly appreciate the support we receive from around the world.
