Donate Now to Protect & Expand Khusela Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary!
Join Us—Your Support Helps Build a Future for Africa's Wildlife!
A Safe Haven for Africa’s Wildlife—Your Support Matters
This World Wildlife Day, we invite you to take action for Africa’s endangered species. The Shannon Elizabeth Foundation is proud to continue its vital conservation work through Khusela Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating Diceros bicornis bicornis (southwestern black rhinos) and other at-risk wildlife.
Why Khusela?
“Khusela” means “Protect” in isiXhosa and isiZulu—a name that reflects our unwavering mission. Located in a strategic conservation corridor, Khusela serves as a critical safe zone for wildlife in need. As one of the few sanctuaries positioned within the natural roaming range of Diceros bicornis bicornis, Khusela plays a unique role in the preservation of this critically endangered subspecies. Our work extends beyond rhino conservation—our wildlife hospital and orphan care facility will provide treatment for injured and orphaned wildlife from the region, ensuring that Africa’s diverse ecosystems continue to thrive.
A Legacy of Impact
Since its inception, the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation has worked tirelessly to combat wildlife crime, empower local conservationists, and protect endangered species. Just some of the ways we have made a difference include:
- Funding over 100 rhino dehornings to deter poaching and safeguard vulnerable populations.
- Paying salaries for wildlife rangers and conservationists on the front lines, ensuring they have the resources needed to protect Africa’s wildlife.
- Providing emergency funding for ranger units, reinforcing anti-poaching efforts across key conservation areas.
- Funding solar-powered water systems in drought-affected regions where wildlife had no reliable water sources.
- Supporting veterinarians with tracking devices for wildlife, funding critical surgeries, and supplying essential medical equipment to improve care for injured and endangered animals.
- Bridging the gap between conservation and policy, advocating for stronger wildlife protection measures and collaborating with international stakeholders to combat the illegal wildlife trade.
- Supporting education and mentorship programs, including the One Woman’s Legacy Scholarship, which is empowering the next generation of African conservation leaders.
- Establishing Khusela Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary from the ground up, creating a safe haven for endangered species where none existed before. Through this initiative, we have provided job opportunities for local communities while building essential conservation infrastructure.
- Constructing species-appropriate enclosures, ranger stations, and water sanitation systems to support Khusela’s long-term sustainability.
- Successfully relocating Munu, a visually impaired Diceros bicornis bicornis rhino, to a safe new home where he can thrive.
The Path Forward
Now, we are embarking on our most ambitious phase yet:
- Building an Intensive Protection Zone (IPZ)—Establishing a high-security area to safely bring female Diceros bicornis bicornis rhinos for future breeding opportunities with Munu.
- Constructing a Wildlife Hospital & Orphan Care Facility—Providing emergency treatment and rehabilitation for orphaned and injured wildlife from the region.
- Developing Holding & Quarantine Enclosures—Creating secure spaces for rhinos needing temporary care before translocation to help repopulation efforts across the continent and improve genetic diversity.
- Strengthening Conservation Partnerships—Working with regional conservation groups to facilitate translocation efforts and ensure the long-term survival of endangered species.
- Expanding security operations at Khusela—Continuing to provide our rangers with the tools, training, and resources they need to effectively patrol and protect the sanctuary.
- Securing additional patrol vehicles—To ensure effective monitoring of the sanctuary, our rangers need access to more vehicles that will allow them to cover vast areas, respond quickly, and maintain the highest level of security for both the wildlife and those protecting them.
How You Can Help
Every donation brings us closer to securing the future of Africa’s wildlife. Join us in this urgent mission. Your contribution today will directly support critical security, infrastructure, and conservation efforts.
Donate now to be a part of this legacy!
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The Shannon Elizabeth Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) US nonprofit charity, and a registered PBO/NPO in South Africa.
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