Officials in South Africa alone estimate that the cases they investigate represent just 1% of wildlife smuggled across its borders. This illustrates the sheer scale of wildlife crime, which has an estimated international value of £5 billion annually, second only to drug trafficking. It also illustrates the critical need for an international Task Force to prevent the further plundering of Africa's rich wildlife resources.

Conceived in Zambia and based in Nairobi, DSWF supports Africa's first ever task force fighting against illegal smuggling of ivory, rhino horn and other wildlife products across international borders. Working with officers from neighbouring member countries, the Task Force carries out dangerous under-cover operations and training to fight against sophisticated, well armed criminals illegally trading in wild fauna and flora. Signatory and supporting countries currently include Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Swaziland, Uganda, Congo, Lesotho, South Africa, Ethiopia and Mozambique.

Reasons for DSWF support:

To prevent illegal cross border wildlife crime which is robbing the African people of their rich natural resources.

DSWF funds:

As one of the first NGO's funding/supporting LATF, DSWF continues to provide funding to cover undercover cross border anti-poaching and smuggling operations, the provision of equipment and training.

If you would like to support the Lusaka Agreement Task Force (LATF) project please follow the link below to make a donation or you can phone the Foundation Office on 01483 272323.

Every little contribution helps wildlife and remember 100% of your donation will go in full to the project - thank you!

You can also help by becoming a member of DSWF. Click here for more information

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