South Africa's first and only dedicated elephant orphanage, HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development) orphanage was built in 2019 in response to a growing number of orphaned elephant calves that need a place of rehabilitation and an existing herd that will accept them unconditionally. HERD Trust was established following a 24-year journey in caring for elephants that were displaced or orphaned due to human-elephant conflict.
Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:
By Marlien Van Der Westhuizen | PR & Senior Fundraiser
We are happy to share a seasonal update from our beloved HERD and let you know how our elephants are doing. On a hot afternoon at the end of March 2026, what began as a familiar routine for the herd... Read the full report ›By Sunel Craythorne | Donor Care Officer
Your support means the world to us, and we are excited to share an update on Fishan. Over the past year, it has been one of the HERD team’s main priorities to help Fishan. We have been working... Read the full report ›By Sunel Craythorne | Donor Care Officer
Khanyisa continues to delight us with her unique personality and her special place in the Jabulani herd. Though she is no longer a baby, she remains the youngest and most vulnerable member of the... Read the full report ›
