My Nonprofit Reviews

I have been supporting Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for 3 years. It all began with an adorable little orphan named Ziwadi. I felt so emotionally attached to this little girl because she has disabilities, as I do. Supporting her seemed natural and necessary. But it’s provided so much more. I love the beautiful artwork I receive from Angela that is so expressive and beautiful. I love the monthly updates, the stories and video experiences on Instagram and Twitter, and the opportunity to help out if some emergency arises. To date I am a foster mom to a total of 3 orphans, I’ve bought numerous merchandise (all of the highest quality!) and I’ve made SWT the ONLY beneficiary in my will. This is a big decision because I do have family, but I feel so much love and devotion to a cause I believe in, that this was an easy decision for me. I hope that someday soon I can travel to Kenya to visit the Nairobi nursery as well as the other reintegration locations. And I will be adopting another elephant this month, and I’m sure more in the future. I love that SWT does not constantly beg for money from me, but instead simply shows me with photos and video how my money is being used. This makes me always want to donate more and more! The organization is so well run, it’s obvious the keepers love their jobs and you can tell that David and Dame Daphne’s daughter and her family are super dedicated to conservation, the lives of African wildlife, and growing the understanding of the communities in being active participants in protecting these amazing creatures. I truly can’t say enough about SWT! I’m a marine mammal rescuer and rehabilitator in MA and NH (USA) and LOVE what I do. I also love the non-profit organization that I’m affiliated with. But they simply don’t compare to SWT in the work they each do, the dedication of employees and volunteers and the personal attachment to the “cause” by the CEOs/ Board members. Please know that I would give up everything I have and move to Kenya and live the rest of my life there if they wanted me, but SWT only accepts employees and volunteers from Africa so that they can continue to educate people in their area about the importance of these animals to our planet’s survival. Well I’m devastated at not being able to help out physically, I admire their beliefs and mission. I stand by my statement that they are a superlative organization in every respect.