Wildhood Foundation

Wildhood Foundation Wildhood Foundation is a Swedish nonprofit organisation fighting poaching and illegal trade in wild animals.

Our fundraising supports selected local efforts and operations which physically protect wildlife and nature in southern Africa!

Our commitment to protecting wildlife, wilderness areas and seascapes extends beyond this moment. It is about making a l...
27/05/2026

Our commitment to protecting wildlife, wilderness areas and seascapes extends beyond this moment.

It is about making a long-lasting impact on nature and our planet, not just for today but for future generations. As we expand our footprint together with our partner organisations in Africa, our job is to facilitate increased funding from Swedish and European donors.

If you want to join our mission and be part of this amazing journey, follow the link in our bio to learn more and support our work!

Photo: Frank af Petersens

Did you know Elephants roll in mud to keep their skin from getting sunburnt or irritated by insect bites?The mud also ac...
25/05/2026

Did you know Elephants roll in mud to keep their skin from getting sunburnt or irritated by insect bites?

The mud also acts as a cooling agent, which helps these big animals to regulate their body temperature during scorchingly hot days in the bush!

Photo: Frank af Petersens

Today, we acknowledge the International Day for Biological Diversity - a day established by the United Nations to remind...
22/05/2026

Today, we acknowledge the International Day for Biological Diversity - a day established by the United Nations to remind us of how crucial the rich variety of life is for our future. 🌍

By supporting the training and employment of female rangers to protect ecosystems of rich biodiversity in Africa, Wildhood Foundation drives ecological and socio-economic development with lasting benefits for wildlife, nature, people and the climate.

In line with Agenda 2030, we are committed to contributing to the global goal of protecting 30% of the world's land and oceans by 2030. 💪

Biodiversity is not just an issue for the environmental movement. It is a question of survival for humanity.
Thank you for believing in and supporting our work! 💚

Photos: Frank af Petersens

Please welcome our new anti-poaching dog, Knox! 🐶Knox is a Belgian Malanois, born in 2025, currently in training with Ki...
20/05/2026

Please welcome our new anti-poaching dog, Knox! 🐶

Knox is a Belgian Malanois, born in 2025, currently in training with Kilo9 Academy in South Africa to become an addition to the pack of Wildhood dogs. 🙌

Using dogs in conservation is a highly effective way to protect reserves and the animals and nature within them from intruding poachers.

He is described as eager to please, task driven, with a helicopter tail.

We look forward to sharing more of Knox journey with you in the future. Please give him a warm welcome in the comments!

If you become a monthly donor today, by the end of this year, you will have protected 8 hectares of wilderness*. Protect...
18/05/2026

If you become a monthly donor today, by the end of this year, you will have protected 8 hectares of wilderness*. Protection that will last for one whole year!

Follow the link in our bio to donate today and make a difference! 💚

*One hectare is 10,000 sqm, about ten football fields big.

The areas we, through our partner organisation Akashinga, protect in Zimbabwe are often adjacent to communities in extre...
15/05/2026

The areas we, through our partner organisation Akashinga, protect in Zimbabwe are often adjacent to communities in extreme, multidimensional poverty*.

By now, we know that conservation is a social issue, and when we work with local communities to advance their development plans, we will achieve positive outcomes for people and nature.

Science has proven, time and time again, how education is strongly associated with lower mortality rates worldwide. Reasons such as improved reproductive health, understanding of basic sanitation, spread of disease, and financial improvements to quality of life are all connected to education.

Thanks to our donors, 173 children and youths were able to attend school with full scholarships, including one-year tuition, uniforms, and learning materials in 2025 and the program continues this year.

Each scholarship a step towards breaking generational cycles of poverty. Thank you for your support!

*Multidimensional poverty is “the concept that poverty is more than just income, and also includes - but is not limited to - education, health, living standards, access to basic services, social inclusion and empowerment” - Global Citizen.
The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $3/day, as of 2025.

Photos: Steven Dean, Davina Jogi / Akashinga

50-70% of the oxygen you breathe is produced by the ocean. 🌊Disrupting marine ecosystems by overfishing and the destruct...
13/05/2026

50-70% of the oxygen you breathe is produced by the ocean. 🌊

Disrupting marine ecosystems by overfishing and the destruction of seabeds, kelp, and coral reefs severely impacts the biodiversity and population of marine species, resulting in dying oceans.

We must keep marine ecosystems healthy for our planet to survive, above and below water. Support our work to preserve crucial ecosystems and biodiversity along the coasts and sea in Mozambique.

Together we safeguard key habitats and species and make a real difference! 💙

No roaring of lions at dusk, no trumpeting of elephants, no chatter of monkeys, no laughing of hyenas. Silence is the so...
11/05/2026

No roaring of lions at dusk, no trumpeting of elephants, no chatter of monkeys, no laughing of hyenas.
Silence is the sound of extinction.

We refuse to stand back and listen to the quieting of the wilderness.

Donate today, and help us ensure the sound of life continues for generations to come.
Follow the link in our bio to donate today. Every donation counts. 💚

Photo: Frank af Petersens

The horn is one of the key features of a rhino, one of the first things we think about. Yet, dehorning is an effective t...
08/05/2026

The horn is one of the key features of a rhino, one of the first things we think about.
Yet, dehorning is an effective tool used to minimise the risk of poaching. 🦏

One of the main attractions to rhino poaching is the value of rhino horns on the black market. Dehorning, in many cases, leads to a drastic reduction in poaching incidents.

Studies show that rhinos manage well without their horns, but it's any ranger's dream to reach that day when rhinos no longer have to be dehorned for their own safety, ours also. 💚

Photo: Frank af Petersens

The illegal wildlife trade fuels corruption, violence and drives species to or near extinction. 🐘🦏The teams we support i...
04/05/2026

The illegal wildlife trade fuels corruption, violence and drives species to or near extinction. 🐘🦏

The teams we support in the field work uninteruptedly with strategic operations to dismantle these networks, bringing illegal wildlife traffickers to justice and giving endangered species a fighting chance.

Battling the illegal wildlife trade must be done on many fronts to achieve tangible results.

Through our partner , we work with local communities and stakeholders to achieve long-term social impact that can fuel sustainable conservation for a healthier planet.

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