Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF)
The only NGO dedicated solely to giraffe conservation
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The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), headquartered in Windhoek, is the only NGO in the world focused solely on the conservation and management of giraffe in the wild across Africa. It operates in over 16 African countries, covering more than 400,000 square kilometres of giraffe habitat and all four giraffe species. As a science-based organisation, GCF runs programmes spanning research, translocations, de-snaring, anti-poaching, and environmental education. In Namibia, its northwest conservation programme is the first long-term ecological monitoring effort of desert-dwelling Angolan giraffe, and it helped develop the country's first Giraffe Conservation Status Assessment.
To secure a future for all giraffe populations and species in the wild through research, conservation, and collaboration across Africa.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is listed in Namibia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is listed in Namibia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is an animal welfare nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), headquartered in Windhoek, is the only NGO in the world focused solely on the conservation and management of giraffe in the wild across Africa. It operates in over 16 African countries, covering more than 400,000 square kilometres of giraffe habitat and all four giraffe species. As a science-based organisation, GCF runs programmes spanning research, translocations, de-snaring, anti-poaching, and environmental education. In Namibia, its northwest conservation programme is the first long-term ecological monitoring effort of desert-dwelling Angolan giraffe, and it helped develop the country's first Giraffe Conservation Status Assessment. Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is an animal welfare organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2009.
Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
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Quick facts about Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF)
- What is Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF)?
- Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), headquartered in Windhoek, is the only NGO in the world focused solely on the conservation and management of giraffe in the wild across Africa. It operates in over 16 African countries, covering more than 400,000 square kilometres of giraffe habitat and all four giraffe species. As a science-based organisation, GCF runs programmes spanning research, translocations, de-snaring, anti-poaching, and environmental education. In Namibia, its northwest conservation programme is the first long-term ecological monitoring effort of desert-dwelling Angolan giraffe, and it helped develop the country's first Giraffe Conservation Status Assessment.
- When was Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) founded?
- Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF)?
- Stephanie Fennessy.
- Where is Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) trustworthy?
- Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF)'s website?
- https://giraffeconservation.org/
- Are donations to Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.