About Company
Organization Overview
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SAVE Wildlife Conservation Fund (aka SAVE) is a German-registered non‑profit foundation founded in 2010 by Lars Gorschlüter with its headquarters in Wülfrath, Germany.
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It focuses on conservation in Africa (notably Botswana and Cameroon) as well as environmental education, livelihood support, and development in rural regions.
Key Projects & Activities in Botswana
1. SAVE Lions Project
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Operating in NG32, a wildlife‑contact area near the Okavango Delta, including villages like Quqao.
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Employs local “Lion Rangers” who track lion movements, advise on livestock protection, and work to reduce human‑lion conflict.
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Featured in an SABC documentary series and supported by ProWildlife.
2. Environmental Education & Community Development
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Offers programs for children and youth to build conservation awareness—part of their “Education 4 Conservation (E4C)” approach.
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Supports early childhood development centers (e.g., Bana Ba Ditlou in Kasane) and community-driven projects.
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Runs climate-smart agriculture and women‑empowerment initiatives—evidenced by river cleanups in Maun and handovers of farming tools.
3. Species Protection & Research
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Supports research and monitoring of lions, African wild dogs, zebras, and examines the effectiveness of wildlife fencing .
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Acts in partnership with Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks and other stakeholders.
4. On-the-Ground Reach
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As of early 2025, SAVE runs around 53 conservation and development projects across Botswana, involving about 130 dedicated staff and volunteers.
🌱 Approach & Philosophy
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Holistic & community-led: Combines wildlife protection with rural education, income generation, and giving locals ownership over initiatives .
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Emphasizes respect, transparency, responsibility, and integrity in all its operations.
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Relies on a mix of private donations, partnerships, volunteer programs, and corporate cooperation for funding .
📣 How You Can Get Involved
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Donate or sponsor: Support through memberships or project-specific sponsorship in Botswana.
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Volunteer or partner: Opportunities exist in their local office and field operations—some projects like river cleanups welcome broader participation.
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Spread awareness: Follow their updates on social channels and engage with their educational campaigns or documentary features.
In summary, SAVE Wildlife Conservation Fund in Botswana is a community-driven conservation NGO tackling human-wildlife conflict, fostering environmental education, and empowering rural livelihoods through practical projects like lion monitoring, cleanups, farming, and youth-centered programs—all rooted in local partnerships and holistic sustainability.