Pangolins on the brink as Africa-China trafficking persists unabated
By Sharon Guynup on 8 May 2018 Please read this in-depth article highlighting the plight of the pangolin and the immense scale of illegal wildlife trade – follow the link here.
Our “Wish To Do” List
At the Tikki Hywood Foundation we don’t just rescue, rehabilitate and release, injured and orphaned wildlife. We work hard at conservation too and believe that conservation is a team effort. That is why we not only work with other conservation organisations, but also strive to form working relationships with the many different government departments who …
A Mother’s Day Tale
The Ugandan Pangolin Guardians were born in April. These are proud men and woman who want to protect their Ugandan heritage. This group is made up of men and woman from UWA, (Uganda Wildlife Authority) and the police who are all involved in wildlife protection be it through the courts or on the ground. In …
Carmen
In late August, this year the Uganda Wildlife Authority UWA and Natural Resource Conservation Network (NRCN) with the guidance and financial assistance from the Tikki Hywood Foundation (THF) rescued a live pangolin, which had been captured by locals and was believed to be destined for the bush meat trade. Thankfully, a local Ugandan with knowledge …
The Work That Conservation Organisations Do Cannot Be Achieved Without The Buy-in of Local Government and Government Departments.
This is good news for Zimbabwe. PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is willing to share its heritage and beauty with the world and will, therefore, welcome all tourists with open arms. In a statement released after meeting representatives of two key conservation organisations — Tikki Hywood Foundation and Akashinga — last week, President Mnangagwa said global support …