African causes. Transparently vetted.
Every cause that receives funding through HERO Africa is scored against the TrustGate rubric — governance, transparency, on-the-ground delivery. Vetting status is shown on the card, in real time.
12 causes
African Wildlife Foundation
VettedPan-Africa · Wildlife & people
Africa's leading conservation organisation focused on wildlife and wild lands.
Visit websiteBig Life Foundation
In reviewKenya/Tanzania · Anti-poaching
Community-based anti-poaching across the Amboseli–Tsavo–Kilimanjaro ecosystem.
Visit websiteConservation Action Trust
UnvettedSouth Africa · Investigative journalism
Independent journalism on African conservation issues.
Visit websiteEndangered Wildlife Trust
VettedSouth Africa · Species & habitat
Conserves threatened species and ecosystems in southern Africa.
Visit websiteKhwai Community Development Trust
In reviewBotswana · Community conservation
Community-led conservation and tourism trust in the Okavango Delta.
Visit websiteLewa Wildlife Conservancy
VettedKenya · Rhino & community
Model conservancy combining wildlife protection with community development.
Visit websitePainted Dog Conservation
In reviewZimbabwe · African wild dog
Dedicated to the conservation of the endangered African wild dog.
Visit websitePeace Parks Foundation
VettedSouth Africa · Transfrontier conservation
Establishes and manages cross-border conservation areas across southern Africa.
Visit websiteSave the Rhino International
In reviewPan-Africa · Rhino
Funds rhino conservation programmes across Africa and Asia.
Visit websiteTusk Trust
VettedPan-Africa · Funding & advocacy
Funds conservation, community development and education across Africa.
Visit websiteWe Love Parks
In reviewSouth Africa · Park support
Tourist-facing fund supporting national-park rangers and infrastructure.
Visit websiteWildAid
VettedPan-Africa · Demand reduction
Reduces consumer demand for wildlife products through public-awareness campaigns.
Visit website