The Wildcat Approach

We focus on African wild places, and the people and species that depend on them.

• Direct support for frontline efforts and protected-area operations in at-risk regions.
• Combatting wildlife crime and associated illicit networks at a national and international scale.
• Strengthening the systems, practices, and partnerships that sustain long-term impact.

Resourcing the full conservation law enforcement ecosystem.

• We use catalytic seed funding to develop and test practical solutions, unlock co-investment, and expand conservation impact across projects and partners.
• We provide strategic advice and specialist expertise, advocate for effective policy, and share practical learning from field experience.
• We act as a bridge between donors, grantees, technical experts, and field operators, fostering collaboration around shared conservation goals.
• We stay ahead of evolving threats by combining operational experience with ongoing research, field engagement, and continuous assessment of what works in practice.

Deep field experience, specialist expertise, and trusted networks.

The Wildcat Foundation brings these strengths to bear across the full spectrum of conservation law enforcement, from patrols to prosecutions. We work alongside partners to strengthen enforcement capacity, share knowledge and best practice, unlock catalytic support, and bridge organisations and sectors. Africa-focused in scope, we prioritise the places, partners, and projects facing the most significant conservation challenges.