Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
As a paper-based business creating artwork inspired by our planet's beautiful and diverse wildlife, we want to be apart of protecting and reviving it! Giving back to causes that mean a lot to us is truly one of the greatest joys of having a business.
The SWT is a charity very close to my (Louise's) heart. I visited their elephant orphanage in Nairobi National Park during my second year of university and it was the first I'd learned of the incredible and far-reaching work they do to protect and preserve wildlife in Kenya.
It marked a poignant time in my development and direction as an illustrator, and was really the inspiration for me to start painting animals for the very first time. Five years later, elephants feature often in my card designs and are still my favourite to paint.
About Their Life-saving Work
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates a multi-faceted approach to conservation. Best known for their 'Orphans' Project', the first and most successful elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world, their legacy also encompasses anti-poaching operations, safeguarding precious wildlife habitats, mitigating human-wildlife conflict and providing veterinary assistance to wild animals in need, all of this work being underpinned by engagement with local communities.
Photo by Mia Collis © Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Our Donation
We donate 1% of our annual turnover to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (beginning 1st July 2019) and now totalling more than £50,000 in donations, to help support their mission to conserve, preserve and protect wildlife and habitats in Kenya.
SWT Christmas cards and Stationery
I have been incredibly honoured to design Christmas cards for the Trust over the last five years, which are sold exclusively on their online shop, with 100% of proceeds going to the Trust. It's been a joy each year to take inspiration from the beautiful photos and videos that the SWT share on their social platforms and create a new selection of elephant themed designs. More recently, 'just to say' cards, 'thank you' cards, stationery products and gift wrap have been added to the collection which are sold year round.
Shop the Louise Mulgrew x SWT collection here.
