Happy World Elephant Day!

On World Elephant Day, we invite you to join the critical mission of protecting elephants from the many dangers threatening their survival.This year's focus, "Matriarchs & Memories," celebrates the rich emotional intelligence of elephants and honors the profound wisdom their matriarchs pass down through generations.

Today we're celebrating Tswale the Elephant!

Tswale has lived his life alone with a private owner, surrounded by humans, but none of his elephant family. Early in his life he was used for education interactions and to give rides to humans.

Elephants are sentient beings, a key stone species, vital for Africa’s breathtaking landscapes and ecology. They crave to be around other elephants, to bond and live out their best lives.

Conservationists have tried to rescue Tswale for several years, unsuccessfully - and then the day came - the opportunity to launch

Tswale’s return to the wild!

He is now safely relocated with his lifelong companion, Jivendava, who traveled with him to make Tswale feel safe and protected in this new life. Jivendava’s presence ensured Tswale’s trip was comfortable throughout the whole process, with as little stress as possible - and our partners on the ground tended to his medical well-being.

The plan is for Tswale to be integrated into a small herd where he can live out the rest of his long life with a family of his own. To enjoy the life of a wild elephant in a natural, habitat.

We give our love and thanks to Tswale’s emancipation team: The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), and WeWild Africa - who are 💯 committed to protecting Tswale.

He deserves to live wild and free.🐘.

By donating today, you're not just giving money but changing Tswale's life for the better. We'd like to help fund his medical costs and support his magnificent release back into the wild - donate today on World Elephant Day! Help expand the reach of our elephant projects!

Your past generosity has been the heartbeat of our mission. With your support, we have made extraordinary impacts, improving the lives of countless species of wildlife, and communities.

Like you, we’re nature lovers, who care deeply about protecting Africa’s vulnerable wildlife.

Our ten-year long, stellar reputation has been earned, project by project, through building relationships with the people and organizations most impacted by poaching and human/ wildlife conflicts.

Through your funding, our mentoring, and amplifying their initiatives we are able to make a difference.

Thank you 🙏 #JoinUs

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World Elephant Day with Over and Above Africa

Twsale on his Way to Freedom

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