With its unstable poor economy,
Zambia is landlocked by eight African countries. Many
of these countries have faced protracted civil wars,
all of which have led to porous borders, thus hindering
Zambia's war against illegal smuggling of its wildlife.
During the 1980s DSWF was instrumental in establishing
the Choco Clubs, an advanced education programme stretching
out to schools throughout the country.
In 1990 DSWF embarked on a major
conservation project in the Lower Zambezi, providing
vital vehicles, boats, uniforms and other equipment,
plus rations and fuel for the anti-poaching teams. In
1992 when the Government burned its 12 ton ivory stockpile
in a bold gesture to support the international ivory
ban, and stamp out poaching, DSWF also provided substantial
funds to step up anti-poaching operations in some of
the most remote and depleted parks, the result being
that elephant numbers slowly started to recover.
The same year, DSWF supported
an enforcement conference resulting in the Lusaka Agreement
and Africa's first ever international Task Force which
is directed at fighting wildlife crime across international
borders. DSWF also established, and continues to fund,
the 'Investigations & Intelligence Unit' (IIU) and
related anti-poaching activities which have been successful
in intercepting large amounts of tusks and other illegal
wildlife products, mainly to the Far East.
Over the years, DSWF has also
been involved in the release of orphans and confiscated
animals back to the wild. The rescue and rearing of
baby Phoenix who we hope will be relocated to the wild
soon, has most recently, been the focus of our attention.
Reasons for DSWF support:
Despite political and economic
difficulties, David and DSWF continue to loyally help
Zambia to save it's unique wildlife heritage, one of
the richest in Africa.
DSWF funds:
 Wildlife
conservation is low priority when sharing out a government's
money and so DSWF's tightly controlled funding is absolutely
crucial to Zambia's fight against poaching. Money is
spent on equipment, fuel and rations for trusted anti-poaching
teams and illegal trade operatives. Funds also support
the forthcoming rehabilitation centre and release programme
of Phoenix. To find out more about the Phoenix story
click here...
To read more about Zambia's recent rhino re-introduction
programme click
here...
If you are interested in helping
DSWF to save Zambia's wildlife and help release Phoenix
in to the wild, please follow the links below to make
a donation or you can phone the Foundation Office on
01483 272323.
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