Conservation Education

UK

As we enjoy the summer holidays here in the UK, many students are taking a well-deserved break before the new school year begins in September. It has been a wonderful year so far for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) education programme, and we are excited about the brilliant year ahead. Our education work is designed to inspire and equip children and young people to become passionate advocates for wildlife conservation and biodiversity. From our Free School Talks for students, to our children’s artwork workshops and wide range of free education resources for teachers and students, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of wildlife champions. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters, who allow us to continue offering these opportunities at no cost to schools. Thank you for helping us inspire young people to protect our planet’s precious wildlife.

India

As the summer rains begin to soak the floodplains of Kaziranga, we’re delighted to share a glimpse into the vital work your support has made possible for communities who live alongside endangered species.

This past month, our partners organised a series of inspiring education events designed to ignite a lifelong connection with nature in the hearts of young people. Around Kaziranga, over 250 children took part in the Rhino Goes to School programme, a creative outreach initiative that introduces students to the wonders of the wild, including the role that tigers play in a healthy ecosystem. In Orang Tiger Reserve, 50 more students gathered for a week-long summer nature camp, launched by the Reserve Director and timed to coincide with Van Mahotsav, India’s national tree-planting festival. Together, the children joined a plantation drive and were given seedlings to take home as a living symbol of their commitment to the natural world.

These events offer far more than just a fun day out. They are part of a long-term vision to grow conservation from the ground up, creating a generation of young people who understand, value and protect their natural heritage. Tigers may be the headline species, but behind every safe forest is a community that believes in coexistence. Your support helps nurture this vital connection between people and wildlife.