The following nonprofit organisations all campaign for the welfare of elephants. Visit their websites for further information about elephants in the wild and in captivity, and what you can do to help.
Elephant Nature Park, in Thailand, is a sanctuary which acts as a 'retirement home' for retired and rescued elephants. It does not promote elephant riding or performances, and is considered a pioneer in the treatment of elephants. Watch Elephant Whisperer, a documentary about ENP's founder, Lek,
here.
Elemotion raises awareness about the plight of the Asian elephant, and aims to improve the conditions for elephants living in captivity, either for tourism purposes, or in temples.
Elephant Family is the UK's biggest funder for Asian elephants. It exists to save the endangered Asian elephant from extinction in the wild, and is working to expose and stop elephants being captured from the wild to supply the tourism industry.
World Animal Protection, formerly known as WSPA, works with domesticated and wild animals. Specific elephant projects have included raising awareness of wildlife crimes including trafficking and poaching.
Born Free campaigns for the rights of African and Asian elephants. It focuses on the ivory trade in Africa, as well as human-wildlife conflict and captive elephants across Asia. It also supports Sri Lanka's Elephant Transit Home.
Action for Elephants UK is a campaigning and fundraising group with a focus on stopping the slaughter of wild elephants. It supports and raises funds for elephant groups and projects on the ground in Tanzania and Sri Lanka.