Our Mission
The World Giraffe Alliance is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the most endangered giraffe species. As their numbers continue to decline due to habitat loss, poaching, and human expansion, urgent action is needed to secure their future.
Our mission is to protect and preserve giraffes by creating a dedicated sanctuary, supporting conservation initiatives, and working with local communities to ensure long-term protection. Through education and outreach, we strive to empower people everywhere to help save the twiga (giraffe) before it’s too late.
Stopping the Silent Extinction
What is the Silent Extinction?
In just 30 years, 40% of the world’s giraffe population has disappeared. This drastic decline has been termed the "silent extinction," as it has received far less attention than the plight of elephants, rhinos, and other endangered species. Habitat destruction, illegal poaching, and trophy hunting continue to threaten giraffes, pushing them closer to the brink of extinction.
Giraffes' essential role
Giraffes play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity. As browsers, they help shape the landscape, spreading seeds and pruning trees, which supports the health of entire ecosystems. Their decline is not just a loss for their species—it disrupts the delicate balance of the environment, affecting countless other plants and animals that depend on them.
The cascade event
The rapid loss of giraffes is part of a much larger crisis: global biodiversity loss. Across the planet, species are vanishing at an alarming rate due to deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable human activities. As habitats shrink and temperatures rise, wildlife struggles to adapt, leading to cascading effects on food chains, ecosystems, and even human communities that rely on these natural systems for survival.
Giraffes need sanctuary
At The World Giraffe Alliance, we are taking urgent action by building a giraffe sanctuary in Tanzania, a protected space where these incredible animals can live and thrive without the threats of poaching and habitat destruction. By safeguarding giraffes, we are also protecting the broader ecosystem and supporting the communities that coexist with them.
Protecting giraffes is not just about saving one species—it’s about saving us all.
Help us Build Twiga Territory!
We at The World Giraffe Alliance are people just like you—individuals with day jobs, families, and everyday responsibilities, but with a deep passion for protecting giraffes and the wild spaces they call home. We know that real change happens when people come together, and we invite you to be part of this mission.
By joining The World Giraffe Alliance Task Force, you can help make Twiga Territory, our dedicated giraffe sanctuary, a reality. Your donation of just $30 a month (one dollar a day) will directly support the creation of a safe haven where giraffes can live in safety.
Stay engaged with our cause by subscribing to The Twiga Times Newsletter, where you’ll receive conservation updates, giraffe facts, and ways to get involved.
Together, we can turn the tide on the silent extinction and create a lasting legacy for giraffes.