Explorers Against Extinction
Explorers Against Extinction, based in Norfolk, Norfolk, has 3 opportunities for children on WiWit, each checked before listing.
Norfolk, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Opportunities from Explorers Against Extinction
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.
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.
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.
What WiWit checked
- Identity and registration
- Contact details
- Location details
Reviewed by WiWit, June 2026
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
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What does Explorers Against Extinction offer for children?
- Explorers Against Extinction has 3 opportunities for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for Explorers Against Extinction opportunities?
- On Explorers Against Extinction's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Explorers Against Extinction directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked Explorers Against Extinction?
- Yes. WiWit checked Explorers Against Extinction's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details, reviewed in June 2026. Its opportunities are each checked against Explorers Against Extinction's official source before they are listed.
- Where is Explorers Against Extinction based?
- Explorers Against Extinction is based in Norfolk, Norfolk. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about Explorers Against Extinction deadlines?
- Save any Explorers Against Extinction opportunity in the free WiWit app and it sends you a reminder before the deadline, so you do not miss it.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 2017
- Opportunities
- 3 on WiWit
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