Her name is Mwana, a now six-month-old calf, born in the Kibwezi Forest. She is being raised by her mother, a rescued orphan named Murera, whose story is synonymous with poaching and its debilitating impact on elephants. Few would have dared believe that Murera would survive the injuries that a torturous poacher’s trap inflicted. But just as it takes a village to raise a child, it took a community of donors, foster parents, Keepers, Vets and rangers to ensure Murera healed and thrived.

As well as answering Murera’s call for help, so too has the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust risen to the challenge of coming to the rescue of 320 orphaned elephants to date. More than 120 of these individuals are currently still dependent on their Keepers; a vast herd of elephants all being afforded a second chance, just like Murera.

These orphans are in need of food, water, milk, love, and safe haven. All of which the team in Nairobi can offer, with your help.

Our commitment and dedication to their wild future remains resolute – and that’s why we’d like your assistance in ensuring the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust can continue going above and beyond for animals in need, while maintaining the highest standards of care and protection during the orphans’ long road to reintegration and beyond.

Each time an orphan is rescued, the fight is on to give them a second chance at life. Murera and Mwana’s story of optimism is proof that the odds can be beaten, and that hope lies on the horizon for rescued orphaned elephants. Should you feel able to give a further gift today to bolster our efforts and your existing support, it would be truly appreciated. Together, we can ensure this orphan herd is one of hope, with the future prospect of life in the wild, and a family to call their very own.