The WILD Foundation - A Voice for Wilderness
“You are tired with years of civilisation. I come and offer you what? …a single green leaf,” Grey Owl
What we do:
As the hub of the global wilderness conservation movement, WILD is the only international organization dedicated entirely and explicitly to wilderness protection around the world.
WILD works to protect the planet’s wild places and the wildlife and people who depend upon them, because wilderness areas provide essential social, spiritual, biological and economic benefits. We believe that intact wilderness areas are an essential core element of a healthy modern society.
Our work for wilderness is only possibly with the generous support of individuals, like you, who are concerned about our planet. Go WILD and support wilderness world-wide by making a contribution at any level >
How we do it:
On the Ground Field Projects: We train individuals, incubate and assist organizations and provide urgently needed conservation supplies;
Wilderness Policy and Management: We promote the most effective wildlands legislation and management to benefit human communities;
Communications and Media: We stimulate informed and inspired public action;
The World Wilderness Congress: We organize and co-host the WWC, the world’s longest running public environmental forum. Each WWC generates innovative ideas, initiatives projects that create a real difference in communities around the world, inspires professionals and volunteers alike and sounds a call to action for governments and corporations. WILD9, the 9th World Wilderness Congress convened in Merida, Mexico 6-13 November 2009.
Our flexible but well-focused organization, plus our ability to collaboratively leverage a wide range of resources throughout the international wilderness community, allow us to generate high-impact results in the short term, to do so cost effectively, and to empower partners to help us maintain long term results.
More About WILD:
The WILD Foundation is a smart choice for giving. Our numerous accomplishments for wilderness, wildlife and people world-wide are only possible with the support of generous donors!
We have a proven track record of effectiveness and are consistently rated highly by Charity Navigator (either 3 or 4 stars). Our model of working with many partners world-wide, allows us to keep our over-head low and ensure that the maximum amount of each dollar donated goes to programs and projects. See more about our finances and effectiveness >