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1,000 satsA Bitcoin-only initiative funding wildlife education while supporting elephant conservation and local communities across Africa.
Many of the students who live near wildlife reserves have never had the chance to interact closely with animals. Therefore meeting elephants is a transformative experience. It helps them understand the deep ecological, cultural, and emotional significance of these gentle giants, fostering empathy, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility for wildlife conservation. By learning about elephant behavior, habitat needs, and the challenges they face, the students gain valuable insight into how human actions can impact ecosystems and how they can become future guardians of their natural heritage.
The donated Bitcoin go directly to the HERD Trust, who organises these education moments together with The Bush Babies Wildife Education Program with whom we maintain a close personal connection. By holding the Bitcoin, they ensure transparent and secure support for the ongoing care and wellbeing of the Jabulani elephant herd and the adjacent HERD elephant orphanage.
Through this partnership, we’re not only helping the future care for elephants and their carers but also inspiring the next generation of conservationists—powered by the innovation and sustainability that Bitcoin makes possible.
By combining technology and education, we show how Bitcoin creates value for communities, wildlife, and the planet.
This initiative is part of Bitcoin in the Wild, an independent, mission-driven initiative that uses Bitcoin to support wildlife conservation, environmental education and community-led projects across Africa.
We work directly with trusted local organisations and community initiatives, building on personal relationships with the people working on the ground. Our aim is to connect Bitcoin supporters with meaningful projects that protect wildlife, promote education and create a positive impact for local communities and the environment.
Beyond supporting individual projects, we also promote the practical use of Bitcoin and open financial tools to create new opportunities for conservation and community development.
Every satoshi donated helps build a bridge between conservation and education, inspiring the next generation to protect Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems. We teach young learners the importance of caring for nature and wildlife.
Securing the future and sustainability of wildlife conservation projects
To actively support South African non-profits in their transition toward Bitcoin, all Bitcoin are accepted as a donation to our organisation, which are hold in our self-custody wallet and are used to support the long-term activities of this private initiative. We determine, in line with our mission and governance framework, which projects or partners are supported and when funds are allocated. We do not hold bitcoin or any other crypto-assets on behalf of third parties.
Bitcoin In The Wild is not a registered non-profit organisation or charity but an independent, privately run initiative operating on a non-profit basis. We operate on a voluntary basis and do not take salaries or fees from contributions made to the projects we support.
Contributions are voluntary and not tax-deductible and are used to support activities aligned with our mission. Bitcoin contributes not only to the effectiveness of wildlife and nature conservation efforts but also to the overall safety and well-being of the dedicated individuals working in challenging and dangerous environments.
