Founded at its grassroots in the United States in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and more than 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories across six continents.
Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.
By the Numbers
We impact conservation in 79 countries and territories.
We operate more than 100 marine conservation projects.
We have more than 400 scientists on staff.
We have protected more than 125 million acres of land.
Our mission demands that we do everything in our power to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Our science shows us that we can. From our historic work in land acquisition to our cutting-edge research that influences global policy, The Nature Conservancy is constantly evolving so that we can take on the world’s most important challenges.
Causes
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RRSI Rating: 100NPO#: 168-869Our Mission is to assist as many people as possible to spay and neuter their pets, thereby helping communities put a stop to unwanted litters. There is a large education and cost factor involved and we are in desperate need of funds to subsidise those who cannot afford even basic primary health care for their animals, let alone food or Read more...
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FEATUREDRRSI Rating: 100NPO#: 171-026Friends of Free Wildlife is a community-based, public-funded volunteer organisation. It was founded in December 2015 by passionate and qualified wildlife rehabilitators with the best interest of our urban wildlife as a founding mandate. Our vision is to create a well-respected, ethical wildlife rehabilitation centre that provides for the care of urban wildlife: that is, the rescue, rehabilitation and release Read more...
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RRSI Rating: 20NPO#: 130-346Beach cleanups run on the first Saturday of every month starting at 10am and last 90 minutes Bags and gloves provided Look out for the blue or green banners on the beach Venues include: Blouberg Beachfront 10am – opposite the KFC, Best Kite Shop, Carluccis and Seli 1 Melkbosstrand 10am – next to the purple hut Tube Wave Sunset Beach Read more...
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RRSI Rating: 0NPO#: 038-173We touch more than 500 old people per year throughout the Lowveld in White River, Nelspruit, Hoedspruit, Barberton and Waterval Boven: We are a voluntary organization with the specific aim to provide love, support and emotional care to the aged in our community. We endeavor to make them feel loved, secure and valued. Care Buddies is a section 21 Non-profit Read more...
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FEATUREDRRSI Rating: 100NPO#: 086-703The SANParks Honorary Rangers movement has a rich history. The first volunteers were active in the Kruger National Park as early as 1902, where they helped alleviate the workload of full-time rangers. The organization was officially established on 5 May 1964, but functioned informally until 1987 when the Association of Honorary Rangers was formed with 301 founding members. Rules, uniforms, Read more...
