Blue Bag Stories

Hunters “Pay It Forward” Around The World
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and partner organizations, we have delivered thousands of SafariCare Bell Family Blue Bags to dozens of countries providing much needed humanitarian relief to those in need in some of the most remote areas around the globe. Please take a few minutes to enjoy some of the many inspiring stories shared by our supporters who continue to “Pay it Forward.” If you have made a Blue Bag delivery, please share your story with us below.
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John Sholes (left) with Neville Dennis – Headmaster Palmietrivier Primary Blauwkrantz Safaris RSA
John Sholes, son (Jeff) daughter (Tracy and wife (Judy) spent a few days …
Hunters not only care about wildlife, and conservation of wildlife, but they also care about the world and the people in it. Safari Club International …
The SCI Tampa Bay Chapter has helped a local non-profit provide humanitarian relief in Africa.
“My chapter donated a blue bag and the funds to an …
SCIF Blue Bag – A Valuable Lesson
By Libby Gear
Excitement was in the air as we landed in South Africa to embark upon another family safari …
By Britt Longoria
Feelings of compassion, humanity, and a sense of personal appreciation unfold within us when we give back to others. There is nothing more …
By Tom Mattusch
On a recent trip to South Africa with Thormahlen & Cochran, Lisa and I wanted to continue our tradition of working with the …
By Todd Hisey
Fifteen years ago, Laura Birch observed a new mother in need at her Church in Jeffreys Bay South Africa and reached out to …
By Alice Monarch
A few years ago, a new dimension was added to the SCI Blue Bag program with the sponsorship of the Amy Bell Family …
by Libby Gear
My dad helped me arrange a Blue Bag for our recent trip to South Africa with Madubula Safaris. Madubula actually had a blue …
Meals being loaded onto truck for shipment to Mozambique
Helping people helps wildlife. SCI members have a long history of “Paying it Forward” around the world. …
Partnerships with groups like the International Wildlife Fellowship Foundation (IWFF) allow SCI Foundation to greatly expand the impact of its successful Safari-Care Bell Family Blue …
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While on safari with Gamka Safaris just outside of Port Elizabeth, South Africa with owner Ken Whiley serving as PH and host, Kurt and Karla …
SCI Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership between our Foundation, the Ellen and Larry Bell Family, and the International Wildlife Fellowship Foundation (IWFF) …
Karin Anderson, John W. Floyd, Kevin Anderson, Mary Karin Miller (left to right).
In July of 2018, Team Floyd (John W. Floyd, Mary Karin Miller, Kevin …
It started with an email from my dad, Paul Baker, with the title “You need to do this!” and a link to the SCIF website …
Thank you for supporting SCI Foundation’s SafariCare Bell Family Blue Bag program.

Since 2000, SCI Foundation has provided more than $80 million to promote science-based conservation through wildlife research, capacity building in governments, youth and teacher education, and humanitarian programs that show the importance of the hunting community in society around the world. Growth of SCI Foundation has continued to gain momentum through charitable donations from SCI members and direct grants from local chapters and the SCI organization. Throughout the world, SCI’s approximately 50,000 members and 190 chapters contribute time, talent, and financial support to local, national, and international projects.