A future we can still shape

Elephants are more than a species to protect. They are part of living landscapes, deep ecological relationships, and the shared future of people and nature. Bring The Elephant Home is dedicated to the well-being and survival of African and Asian elephants, and to a world where people, elephants, and ecosystems can thrive together.

Since our founding in 2004, we have worked with communities living alongside elephants to create practical, evidence-based solutions for coexistence. Our approach is rooted in shared decision-making, local knowledge, scientific research, and a deep respect for the connections that sustain life. Through range expansion, habitat restoration, elephant-friendly livelihoods, and regenerative coexistence solutions, we help build resilient landscapes that benefit communities, elephants, and the natural world they share.

Protecting elephants protects life

Elephants shape the ecosystems they are part of. They disperse seeds, maintain grasslands, create pathways, and help find water, supporting many other species and the wider web of life. Their value also reaches beyond ecology. As intelligent, social, and sentient beings, elephants inspire wonder, care, cultural meaning, and moral responsibility. They also support conservation economies through tourism and nature-based livelihoods, while reminding us that healthy elephant landscapes need space, connection, and thoughtful land-use planning.

At Bring The Elephant Home, we protect elephants in the wild by restoring their habitat, strengthening coexistence, and supporting the communities living alongside them. By protecting elephants, we help safeguard the relationships, livelihoods, and living landscapes that enable people and nature to thrive together.

Read our full mission here.

Join us!

We welcome partners, volunteers, donors, and sponsors who want to support our work in Asia and Africa. Please consider making a donation for our activities in Asia or Africa, or following our latest news to stay involved.

Meet the team

Bring The Elephant Home is active across three continents, with registered organisations supporting our work in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Our team works with communities, researchers, conservation partners, and supporters to turn coexistence into practical action.

There is still much to do, and your support is always welcome. For more information, contact: [email protected].