Causes: Animals, Environment, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, Protection of Endangered Species, Wildlife Preservation & Protection

Mission: The Turtle Foundation selects and supports clearly outlined and realistic projects that stand a good chance of success in the foreseeable future. We focus on reducing commercial exploitation of turtles and eggs, and promoting prohibitions on turtle slaughtering and trade in turtle products.

Target demographics: endangered sea turtles

Direct beneficiaries per year: protect hundreds of sea turtles and thousands of turtle eggs from being poached.

Geographic areas served: Indonesia and Cape Verde

Programs: beach protection patrols, educational programs to school children, beach clean-ups, research and data collection on sea turtles