OUR MISSION
Dedicated to the Protection of Asian Elephants in Partnership with Lek Chailert.
MISSION STATEMENT
Trunks Up preserves and protects the critically endangered Asian Elephant, bringing awareness to their plight as victims of the tourism industry. We advocate for change and aim to improve the lives of thousands of captive elephants, freeing them from decades of abuse and rescuing them to sanctuary.
WHAT IS TRUNKS UP?
Trunks Up operates as a dedicated project under the Abraham Foundation, a certified 501(c)(3) organization committed to preserving and protecting the critically endangered Asian Elephant. With a specific focus on supporting initiatives led by Lek Chailert, the founder of Elephant Nature Park and Save Elephant Foundation in Thailand, Trunks Up aims to create a meaningful impact.
Trunks Up works to enable the thousands of captive Asian Elephants to live lives free from abuse and deprivation and enable the wild Asian Elephant population to thrive. Our primary mission is to enable thousands of captive Asian elephants to lead lives free from abuse and exploitation.
The goal of Trunks Up is to identify, recruit, galvanize, and form a worldwide “herd” of volunteers and supporters to work together to save Asian elephants from captivity while raising awareness and critical funding.
263
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4,210
repeat donors
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OUR VALUES
Advocacy
Integrity
Transparency
Education
Community
HOW WE DO IT
Preservation
We help ensure that future generations of elephants can live in their natural environments, free from harm and exploitation.
Collaboration
We work in partnership with sanctuaries, conservationists, and local communities to achieve lasting change.
Direct Impact
Every dollar raised goes directly toward funding emergency rescues, food and medical care, or one of our campaigns.
Protection
Our priority is to protect elephants from cruelty, abuse, and the devastating effects of the unethical tourism industry.
OUR HISTORY
Joining forces with world-renowned conservationist and elephant whisperer Lek Chailert, Trunks Up was founded on a commitment to integrity in protecting and preserving Asian elephants. Inspired by Lek’s pioneering work at Elephant Nature Park, Trunks Up has emerged as a leading source of financial support to help realize her vision for the future.