Our History
Sahabat Wahana Alam (also known as Trunk n Twig) is a foundation that was founded
in August 2024 by a young girl with a deep passion for nature and love for elephants.
Despite their intimidating size, elephants have gentle eyes, warm smiles, playful nature,
and other charms that make them so easy to love. Not only their adorable traits and
characteristics, they also play a vital role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems
as ecosystem engineers and gardeners of the forest.
Despite their importance and lovable nature, many elephants face heartbreaking
challenges such as malnutrition, habitat destruction, human-wildlife conflict, and the risk
of extinction due to poaching and deforestation. While some species of elephants are
considered secure and expanding, numbers are continuing to fall in other areas,
particularly for Asian elephants where the populations have dropped by at least 50%
over the last three generations (Elephants | WWF, n.d.).
Seeing this struggle ignited a mission—one that became Trunk n Twig. This foundation
was created not just out of love, but out of urgency: to raise awareness and gather
support for elephant welfare and conservation efforts. Through fundraising and creative,
eco-conscious initiatives, the foundation hopes to give back to the animals that give so
much to our planet.
Vision
Become a pioneer in the conservation and protection of elephant wildlife, ensuring their survival and natural habitat for future generations.
Mission
1. Conservation and Protection:
Implementing effective conservation programs to protect elephants and their habitat from the threats of poaching, deforestation and environmental damage.
2. Education and Awareness:
Increase public and industry awareness about the importance of elephant conservation through educational campaigns, seminars and training programs.
3. Research and Development:
Support and conduct scientific research on elephant behavior, health, and habitat needs to inform data-based conservation strategies.
4. Partnerships and Collaboration:
Working with governments, non-governmental organizations and local communities to develop sustainable and mutually supportive conservation solutions.
5. Habitat Restoration:
Carrying out efforts to restore and rehabilitate damaged natural habitats of elephants to ensure a healthy and safe environment for them.
6. Law Enforcement:
Work with local and international authorities to enforce animal protection laws and prevent illegal trade in elephants and their products.
Objectives
1. Protecting Habitat:
Implementing habitat restoration projects for elephants.
2. Community Education:
Increase public awareness about the importance of elephant conservation.
3. Conflict Reduction:
Reducing conflict between elephants and humans through mitigation programs.
