DEDICATED
TO
ELEPHANT
CONSERVATION
WHO ARE WE?
The Lao Elephant Initiative (LEI) was founded in January 2018 as a nonprofit, nonreligious, nonpolitical organization. Recognized as a State and Federal tax-exempt, publicly supported 501(c)(3) charitable organization, LEI maintains an office in Denver, CO, and currently supports elephant conservation projects in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
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We are working to ignite positive change for wild and captive Asian elephants.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Lao Elephant Initiative (LEI) is to promote the wellbeing of both captive and wild Asian elephants in Laos through education, community partnerships, and conservation and protection support.
MAKING THIS HAPPEN
Our mission involves funding projects that support the wellbeing of Asian elephants in Laos. LEI provides grants to organizations that are doing work compatible with our our mission, namely: Asian elephant-related educational programs, initiatives that protect and conserve both captive and wild Asian elephants in Lao, and community partnerships that promote and achieve the growth of the Asian elephant population in Laos. ​
OUR WORK
We focus our work on three mission aligned areas highlighted below: education, partnerships, and conservation & protection
EDUCATION
TAKING ACTION FOR ELEPHANTS
LEI is focused on raising public awareness of the plight of elephants in Laos, working to build a new common understanding of what constitutes ethical and humane treatment and helping make this the new reality.
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Learn about LEI's efforts to save elephants and improve their living conditions.
PARTNERSHIPS
A COLLECTIVE APPROACH
Collaborating with communities, governments, and organizations enhances the effectiveness of LEI's mission, spreads understanding around need, and supports our initiatives. These partnerships foster a collective approach, increasing impact and ensuring the long-term protection of elephants in Laos.
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Click below to meet our partners!