The Sahara Conservation Fund (SCF) is an international non-governmental organization established in 2004 to conserve the wildlife of the Sahara and bordering Sahelian grasslands. SCF’s vision is of a Sahara that is well conserved and managed, in which ecological processes function naturally, with plants and animals existing in healthy numbers across their historical range; a Sahara that benefits all its inhabitants and users and where support for its conservation comes from stakeholders across all sectors of society.
To implement its mission, SCF forges partnerships between people, governments, the world zoo and scientific communities, international conventions, NGOs and donor agencies. A powerful network with a common goal – the conservation of deserts and their unique natural and cultural heritage. People working together to share their commitment, resources, skills and enthusiasm.
SCF’s programme is based on three complementary program areas: conserving the Sahara’s remaining wildlife; captive breeding and reintroduction of key species; and communicating the crisis faced by Saharan wildlife. SCF currently works in several African countries, including Niger, Chad, Algeria, Senegal and Tunisia.
The Sahara Conservation Fund is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization in the State of Missouri and is hosted by the Wildcare Institute of St Louis Zoo.
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