Namibian desert elephant female with calf
Namibian desert elephant female with calf
Elephant-Human Relations Aid
Creating peaceful coexistence between desert-adapted elephants and local communities in Namibia
Elephant-Human Relations Aid
Creating peaceful coexistence between desert-adapted elephants and local communities in Namibia
Sobre
Established in 2003, Elephant-Human Relations Aid (EHRA) works in Namibia's Southern Kunene and Erongo regions — one of the few places on earth where desert-adapted elephants still roam freely outside protected areas. Our mission is to reduce conflict between elephants and the communities they share water and land with, and to build a future where both can thrive.
We combine hands-on conservation — building protective walls around rural water points, tracking and identifying elephant herds, and monitoring movement patterns — with long-running education and training programmes for schools, game guards, tourism operators and farmers. From the PEACE Project and SEED environmental education initiative, to international volunteer and internship placements, every programme is designed to turn knowledge, infrastructure and empathy into lasting coexistence.
Informações rápidas
Impacto na conservação
Cada reserva confirmada em uma hospedagem ligada a esta causa destina para cá uma parte da comissão do Spekboom, sem custo extra para o hóspede.
Iniciativas que apoiamos
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Wildlife Volunteer Project
Build protective walls around rural water points and track desert elephants alongside the EHRA team.
Family Volunteer Project
10-day family conservation trip combining school building projects and elephant tracking.
PEACE Project
Elephant education in Namibian schools, teaching communities how to coexist safely with desert elephants.
School Partnerships
Secondary and university student groups spend two weeks on school building projects and a 70km desert trek.
Internship Programme
6-month Work Integrated Learning placements for Namibian conservation and tourism students.
Game Guard Training
5-day training for Conservancy Game Guards and Ministry field staff on elephant behaviour and conflict mitigation.
Tour Guide Training
5-day elephant awareness training for Namibian tour guides and tourism operators.
SEED Project
Sustainable Environmental Education for Development — inspiring young Namibians to lead pro-environmental change.
Fundraising Trek
100km desert trek across EHRA's elephant range to raise funds for conflict prevention.
Eco Camp
Self-catered treetop retreat overlooking the Ugab valley — all proceeds fund EHRA's conservation work.
Hospedagens que apoiam Elephant-Human Relations Aid
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