Our latest Impact Report is out! Find out how we worked with our incredible network of donors and partners to save wildlife, campaign for conservation justice, and inspire people to value and protect nature in Malawi.ย
The global scale of illegal wildlife trafficking is staggering. The latest UNODC World Wildlife Crime Report (2024) reports 13 million seizures of around 4,000 plant and animal species between 2015 and 2021. Ecosystems, economies, and societies are all affected by this illicit, multi-billion-dollar industry. In this context, Malawi stands out as a beacon of hope.
The Government has developed a pioneering approach to legislation and enforcement which has resulted in wide-scale disruption of illegal wildlife trade and the conviction of some of Southern Africaโs most notorious wildlife criminals. We are proud to support this work.
Numbers of iconic species, such as elephants, rhinos, and lions, are rising in Malawi – proof that a strong criminal justice response can help bring wildlife back from the brink. However, the battle is not yet won. Pangolin trafficking, although declining, is still at concerning levels and there has been a recent uptick in elephant poaching adjacent to national borders.
Many animals rescued from trafficking require expert veterinary care and rehabilitation to give them the best chance of survival. Our animal care team works tirelessly to provide the highest standards of care for all rescued animals at our wildlife rescue facility, Lilongwe Wildlife Centre. So we’re delighted that the Centre won the โOutstanding International Sanctuaryโ award from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries last year.
At the same, weโre working hard to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge to protect their natural heritage in the long term. Last year our education team worked with the Malawi Institute of Education to finalise a new learning manual for primary schools across Malawi – the first time that dedicated environmental content has been mainstreamed into the primary school curriculum.
These achievements – and the many others outlined in our latest Impact Report โ would not be possible without our skilled and amazing staff and the generosity of our community of donors, partners, and volunteers.
Thank you to everyone who has given their resources, time, and expertise to help us protect Malawiโs wildlife and wild places for another year.