Lilongwe Wildlife Trust

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust is rated 3 out of 5 in the category renewables & environment. Read and write reviews about Lilongwe Wildlife Trust. LWT started out in 2009 by opening the doors to what is still Malawi’s only wildlife sanctuary. Most of our first animal residents were rescued from a run-down zoo in the capital city, Lilongwe. Since then we’ve grown from a single facility into one of the country’s leading conservation charities with an international reputation for high impact and world-class standards. Wildlife rescue and welfare will always be at the heart of our work. But the challenges facing the natural world in Malawi have become more complex and more pressing since our early days. There is also an increasing awareness that conservation is not just about protecting animals and habitats, but is inextricably linked to human health and wellbeing. As a result, we’ve widened our focus and created an even bigger network of partners. We’re building links across Malawi with communities, politicians, students, volunteers and researchers. We’re also bringing together supporters from around the globe who share our ambition to protect the natural world. We’re increasing our focus on behavioural change and on shaping the policies that protect Malawi’s wildlife and wild places. Only by protecting nature can we guarantee a safe and prosperous future for both people and wildlife. We’re here to help create that future. Our mission is to save wildlife, campaign for conservation justice and inspire people to value and protect nature in Malawi. By uniting with other organisations and individuals who share our vision, we create a force for nature across the country. Together, we are building lasting change for our natural world. We are a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Malawi representative for the Species Survival Network, and the Secretariat for the Malawi Parliamentary Conservation Caucus.