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Explorers Against Extinction

Norfolk, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Founded 2017

UK-based charity engaging young people in wildlife conservation through international art competitions and educational programs, including significant initiatives in India.

Opportunities from Explorers Against Extinction

Competition

Sketch for Survival Junior (7 and Under)

by Explorers Against Extinction

International wildlife art competition by Explorers Against Extinction for children aged 7 and under, with selected works exhibited at the charity's flagship conservation exhibition.

For children up to age 7
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Competition

Sketch for Survival Junior (8-11 Years)

by Explorers Against Extinction

International wildlife art competition by Explorers Against Extinction for children aged 8 to 11, with selected works exhibited at the charity's flagship conservation exhibition.

For children ages 8 to 11
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Competition

Sketch for Survival Junior (12 to 16 Years)

by Explorers Against Extinction

Free international wildlife art competition by Explorers Against Extinction for teens aged 12 to 16. Create artwork depicting an IUCN Red List species and earn international exhibition recognition.

For children ages 12 to 16
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About

Explorers Against Extinction is a UK-registered conservation charity dedicated to safeguarding species, protecting biodiversity, and empowering local communities globally. The organization actively promotes the conservation of rare and endangered species and their natural environments. It also advances public education on critical conservation issues and threats to ecosystems worldwide. The charity engages a wide international audience through initiatives such as the 'Sketch for Survival' art competitions, which effectively raise awareness and vital funds for wildlife. It collaborates with frontline conservation projects in over thirty countries, supporting diverse efforts from habitat restoration to fostering human-wildlife coexistence. Explorers Against Extinction focuses on delivering tangible, positive action by funding essential fieldwork, monitoring programs, and scientific research. The organization also advocates for responsible wildlife travel, aiming to connect people with the natural world and inspire protection. Significant initiatives in India, such as 'Lighting Up Time' in Bandhavgarh and 'Forest Futures' in Amangarh, demonstrate a direct commitment to regional conservation and support local communities.

Affiliations

Real World Conservation Trust

Programs offered

  • Sketch for Survival
  • Sketch for Survival Junior
  • The Big Elephant Auction
  • Responsible Wildlife Travel Programme
  • Lighting Up Time – Solar Lighting for Communities & Forest Camps in Bandhavgarh, India
  • Feeding the Future – Milk, Elephants and Community in Northern Kenya
  • Forest Frontline – Human-Elephant Coexistence in Gabon
  • Monitoring Mountain Mammalian Diversity in Bhutan
  • Forest Futures: Community and Conservation in Amangarh

Achievements

  • UK Registered Charity Number 1212387
  • Supported specific, time-sensitive projects in more than thirty different countries
  • Supported over 50 frontline projects
  • Involved 124+ nationalities in conservation initiatives
  • Supported 35+ endangered species

Leadership

  • Sara White, Co-founder and Trustee (Explorers Against Extinction)
  • Robert Ferguson, Trustee (Explorers Against Extinction)
  • Neil Lewin, Schools' Coordinator (Explorers Against Extinction)
  • Izzi, Youth Ambassador Team Lead (Explorers Against Extinction)

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