Conservation

Steppingstones Into Africa

African Steppingstones Foundation is on a mission.  Their mission is to conserve wildlife resources and educate the public with on-the-ground conservation practices around the Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve at Lake Albert, Uganda. At Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF), we support their mission and critical conservation efforts like anti-poaching patrols.  Lake Albert is the second-largest lake in Uganda …

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Donor Spotlight: Dana Peterson

The “Donor Spotlight” series by SCI Foundation is dedicated to recognizing the invaluable supporters and contributors of SCIF. Today, we are excited to feature Dana Peterson, a true advocate for our mission. Dana serves on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation and plays a key role in organizing the MoNASP State Archery …

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Hunterโ€™s Compassion: The Journey of SCIF Bell Family Blue Bags

By Armando Gutierrez In the vibrant communities of Africa, there are bright beacons of light shining the path for one of the most important causes of life, educational growth. These come to form in the color blue, the Humanitarian efforts of the SCIF Bell Family Blue Bag Program. These bags are filled with a hunterโ€™s compassion …

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Safari Club International Opens New Africa Office

Irene, South Africa – Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) is excited to announce the official opening of the Safari Club International Africa office in Irene, South Africa. This significant development highlights SCIF’s unwavering dedication to wildlife conservation and sustainable use practices. The new Africa office will enhance access to the continent, empowering SCI and SCIF teams …

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Five Star Preserve Hosts SCIF-Sables University Program

The Five Star Preserve located near Kellyton, Alabama, along with its outstanding staff, recently provided unique tour and learning opportunity to 21 students from Auburn University’s Wildlife Enterprise Management Program. Sponsors Holland and Carolyn Powell, Sables President Susan Hayes, and SCIF staff hosted the students and their professor, Dr. Todd Franks. The Powells and Sables also …

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Advocating for Sustainable Wildlife Conservation at CITES in Geneva

The SCI Foundation International Affairs team was present and active at the recent 78th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee (SC78) held in Geneva from February 3-8, 2025. As a long-time CITES observer, we work with national delegations (i.e., parties) and other observers (i.e., NGOs) to ensure that the benefits of well-regulated international trade in wildlife …

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Auburn University Students Attend the 2025 SCI Convention

As part of the SCIF-Sables University program, students from Auburn University and its Wildlife Enterprise Program recently attended the 2025 SCI Convention. Sponsors of the event Holland and Carolyn Powell along with the Sables provided lodging, day passes and breakfast for these students to attend the convention with day passes on Saturday. The students were accompanied …

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Spring 2025 Conservation Matching Grants Available to SCI Chapters

The SCI Foundation (SCIF) wants to help chapters expand our conservation impact through matching grants by providing up to $5,000 toward approved projects! The SCIF Board recently approved the reinstatement of conservation matching grants for FY2025 with an open application period from March 1 โ€“ 30, 2025.ย  This is great news as it allows SCIF and …

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SCIF is Headed to Nashville

SCI Foundation (SCIF) is thrilled to participate in the upcoming SCI Convention in Nashville. We invite attendees to visit SCIFโ€™s booth #3301 and SCIF-Sables Education Booth #3341 on the convention floor, where you can learn about our ongoing conservation efforts and meet our team. Additionally, be sure to signup as a monthly donor for a chance …

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SCI Chapters using SCIF Bell Family Blue Bag Program to Help Support Their Local Communities

Butler County, PA– The SCI Pittsburgh Chapter is putting the SCIF Bell Family Blue Bag Program to work right here at home in the United States this Holiday Season. The chapter recently provided SCIF Bell Family blue bags filled with needed resources for two programs in their local community. Chapter president Brian Pitell, recently visited the …

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