Protect against wildlife crime.

WHAT WE DO

We are a non-profit, centered around wildlife conservation operating globally. We partner with organisations that call for change and work with the wider veteran community and first responders to implement change. Our unique approach helps to save wildlife, whilst supporting veterans' transition.

SERVICES

Our wide spectrum of services from training rangers, to first aid, to logistics and purchasing, to wildlife crime scene investigations, to dog training but also looking at business strategies and cases to ensure our partners have a sustainable operation in terms of conservation.

Our unique animal assisted therapy courses use therapeutic art treatments to help veterans and first responders in the treatment of mental health and PTSD.

OUR EVENTS

We hold an array of bespoke events throughout the year including gala dinners and clay pigeon shoot days for our sponsors, animal-assisted therapy courses and nature programs for our veterans, and fun, family-friendly fundraisers for those who want to help create change.

GET INVOLVED

There are lots of ways you can help. From becoming a full-time partner to helping out our development committee, there's always something to be done when facing a huge challenge such as wildlife protection. For more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

OUR MISSION

We're on a mission to support conservation in wildlife protected areas by harnessing the skills and experiences of uniformed veterans.

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Conservation

We empower communities to protect endangered wildlife areas and through harmonious and mutually beneficial relationships, creating a platform for sustainable economic growth.

Full-spectrum aid

We engage the full-suite of uniformed veteran skills, including; law enforcement, security, intelligence analysis, technology integration, mental health, medicine, education, logistics, community projects and operational management.

Long term support

We believe long-term consistent support is the strongest road to empowerment and change. Focusing on horizon timelines (5+ years) means mutual growth and understanding within the goals and objectives of our projects.

Mental health

Transitioning from the military can be a challenging and daunting period for many Service leavers. We integrate mental health therapies within a conservation focused environment to help find ways to deal with mental health struggles.

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OUR MISSION

We're on a mission to support conservation in wildlife-protected areas by harnessing the skills and experiences of uniformed veterans. Help us achieve our goals and donate to the cause.

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WARRIORS OF HOPE

84% OF EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL REPORTING PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES DID NOT ACCESS PROFESSIONAL HELP

Transitioning from the military can be a challenging and daunting period for many service leavers. 84% of ex-service personnel reporting psychological issues did not access professional help*. By integrating conservation projects and mental health therapies SAVSIM targets different ways to deal with negative emotions for veterans struggling every day.

Warriors of Hope will be a unique combination of animal-assisted therapies (AAT), wellness support, therapeutic art, yoga and breathing techniques, discussion sessions, and group activities within a conservation-focused environment. In 2021 we launched our genesis Warriors of Hope project in partnership with ZSL.

*Mental Health and the Armed Forces, Part One: The Scale of mental health issues (2019)

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Conservation can be dangerous. Great to see ZSL work with specialists through SAVSIM to deliver hostile environmental awareness training this week. Looking after our people and local communities is key to delivering conservation

It was actually hugely helpful. Not at all in the ways that I expected, but rather in ways I had not realised that I needed help. His guidance and example with respect to building team cohesion and discipline has changed the way I think about operating our security team

Thank you so much Andrew. Fantastic talk - your knowledge and experience is vital for young conservationists and rangers out there. Look forward to working with you again in future. Have a great day and thank you again.

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Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success. We'd like to thank each and every one of our loyal and supportive partners for continuing to allow us to complete great work.