Become a Guardian of Eden
CONTRIBUTE MONTHLY AND LEAVE A LEGACY OF LIFE FOR ALL
A closing window of opportunity...
Our wild spaces and communities are in crisis, but we still have time to act… In the emerging corridors between Eden and Addo, something powerful is happening. Farmers, restoration workers, conservationists and supporters are reconnecting ancient pathways. They are linking land, life and livelihoods. They are restoring and rewilding the living systems that sustain us all.
Because when nature flourishes, people flourish. This is more than conservation. It is restoring the flow of life itself. And those who choose to stand for this future are more than supporters, they are part of something far greater. They are the Guardians of Eden.
Stories of hope
STRANGEFOOT
I am all alone in the forest, since my mom died all those years ago, I walk the paths I make alone. It’s a wonder my large body can slip so silently through the undergrowth, but I do. Perhaps that’s why you two-legged folk call me Strangefoot. The forest here still echoes with the memories of my ancestors, and I am grateful for their presence… read more
CONNECTING EDEN TO ADDO
The Garden Route is in my bones. I grew up here, walking the forest paths with my mother not far from where Strangefoot, our country’s last free-roaming elephant, once walked with her own mother. We were raised just kilometres apart, both shaped by the same land, both guided by our mothers. Yet today, Strangefoot walks alone, the last of her kind, while I am still together with my family… read more
Restore Landscapes & Livelihoods
You can help protect and restore critical landscape linkages, wild pathways and degraded ecosystems
so that nature and communities can heal and thrive.
Monthly contributing Guardians of Eden needed
Hectares of corridors to be protected
Of habitat to be connected
Land restoration workers to be supported
“What Eden to Addo is doing works well, strengthening the hand of those interested in restoration.”
– Hannes Horn, Farmer in the Springbokvlakte Corridor
the impact of your support
Where your donation goes
Protecting Ecosystems
Restoring Land
Sustaining Livelihoods
Research and Education
How it works
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Your impact in action
Your gift goes towards creating safe havens for biodiversity and strengthen communities.
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Reconnect Our Lifelines
Somewhere along the 400 km of ancient fynbos, forest and karoo, your name belongs.
Guardians of Eden are the quiet force behind every hectare restored, every animal moving freely, every person who earns a living from the land they’re healing.
Because research has shown, time and again, that connected wild areas are far better at surviving and recovering than isolated patches. This new understanding of the critical importance of ecological corridors is driving a global shift in conservation.
So, this isn’t simply a donation. It’s a decision to join something that’s alive with hope – a dedicated community, a living corridor, a legacy that will outlast us all.
“I am convinced corridors are essential if nature is to remain viable. That is why I support Eden to Addo as a monthly donor, knowing that this dynamic, effective initiative has already achieved great things and confident it will continue to deepen and enlarge it’s exemplary impact.”
– Roddy Bray, Guardian of Eden – monthly donor
The benefits of becoming a monthly donor
While the greatest benefit is knowing you are actively restoring our collective future and the Earth’s most biodiverse corridor for its size , we also love to share the wonder of the wild with you.
Your support gives you:
- A sense of belonging: An annual Guardians of Eden gathering where we’ll meet online or in person to share corridor stories and questions.
- Behind-the-scenes stories: Regular newsletter updates and candid photos from our hidden camera traps.
- Insider access: First option on trail runs and hikes before they open to the public.
- Coming soon! A window into the wild: Access to a live wilderness webcam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, your donation to Eden to Addo is tax-deductible. We are a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) with tax-exemption status (PBO Exemption No. 930025641) and have been approved by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in terms of Section 18A of the Income Tax Act .
This means that when you make a donation, you will receive a Section 18A tax certificate. You can then claim this donation as a deduction from your taxable income, reducing the amount of tax you owe to SARS. The deduction is limited to 10% of your annual taxable income (excluding retirement fund lump sums). If your donation exceeds this 10% limit, you can roll the excess over to the next tax year
Can I cancel this at anytime?
Yes, absolutely. We understand that circumstances can change, and we want our supporters to feel comfortable. If you have set up a recurring monthly donation, you can cancel it at any time. To cancel, simply contact us via email or phone, and we will process your request immediately with no questions asked. You are under no long-term binding contract
How long is my commitment?
Can companies contribute?
If your company is interested in a specific partnership, cause marketing initiative, or a large-scale contribution, we would be happy to discuss tailored options that align with your corporate social investment (CSI) goals. Please contact us directly to arrange a meeting.
As a Guardian of Eden you will be paired with a unique corridor species
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