What does Cheetah Conservation Fund do?

The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the research, education, and conservation of cheetahs, founded in 1990 by Dr. Laurie Marker in Namibia. CCF is headquartered at its International Research and Education Centre, located on a private wildlife reserve near Otjiwarongo. The organization focuses on protecting the world's largest wild cheetah population and promoting coexistence between humans and wildlife through its three main pillars: research, education, and conservation. CCF conducts extensive research on cheetah genetics, biology, and health, and implements various conservation strategies to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Their initiatives include providing livestock guarding dogs to farmers, habitat restoration efforts, and the rehabilitation of injured cheetahs. CCF also engages in educational outreach, offering programs for farmers, schoolchildren, and the public to raise awareness about cheetah conservation. The organization collaborates with local farmers and government bodies to develop sustainable practices that benefit both wildlife and agricultural communities.