Mara Elephant Project USA, Inc.

Overview

Mara Elephant Project USA, Inc. is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to elephant conservation. The organization focuses on protecting elephants and their habitats, primarily in the Greater Mara Ecosystem.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Mara Elephant Project USA, Inc. is to protect elephants and their habitats across the Greater Mara Ecosystem. The organization envisions a future with a stable and healthy elephant population coexisting peacefully with humans in the ecosystem[3][4].

Values and Approach

Mara Elephant Project USA, Inc. operates with values that reflect the traits often associated with African elephants: collaboration, resilience, intelligence, adaptability, and community. These values guide the organization's approach to conservation, which includes:

• Collaboration: Working with stakeholders to inform conservation strategies.
• Resilience: Withstanding threats and challenges facing elephant populations.
• Intelligence: Decision-making based on research and data analysis.
• Adaptability: Implementing emerging techniques and technologies in conservation efforts.
• Community: Emphasizing the role of local communities in elephant conservation[3].

Operations and Impact

Established in 2012, Mara Elephant Project USA, Inc. supports applied conservation, research, technological development, education, community development, and public awareness. The organization's work is closely aligned with its Kenyan counterpart, Mara Elephant Project, which was established in 2011[2][3]. Over the years, Mara Elephant Project USA, Inc. has contributed significantly to reducing poaching, improving human-wildlife coexistence, and promoting sustainable community development in the Greater Mara Ecosystem[5].

Leadership

The organization is led by a board of directors that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds in conservation, business, and community development. Key leaders include Erica Dillow and Marc Goss, among others[1][2].

Financial Accountability

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Mara Elephant Project USA, Inc. ensures transparency and accountability through annual Form 990 filings and maintains ethical governance practices[1][2].