More than 30 years ago, intense, organized poaching was decimating Zimbabwe’s black rhino population at an alarming rate. In response, a group of concerned individuals and institutions founded the International Black Rhino Foundation in 1989. In part because of the Foundation’s support, poaching was virtually eliminated and Zimbabwe’s black rhino population began to stabilize and eventually increase.

In 1993, recognizing that all five rhino species were facing an escalating crisis, the International Black Rhino Foundation expanded its mission and became the International Rhino Foundation (IRF).

All five living rhino species (Black, White, Greater One-Horned, Sumatran, and Javan) are in terrible peril – from poaching, forest loss, and habitat conversion, from human settlements encroaching on their habitats in Africa, Indonesia, and India, and from the effects of living in small, isolated populations that can’t get together to breed. IRF protects particularly threatened rhino populations and their habitats in the wild, while also supporting management and applied research that can help improve the chances for rhinos’ long-term survival.

IRF’s current major programs include: 1) Indonesia:  Rhino Protection Units, the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary, and the Javan Rhino Study and Conservation Area; 2) India: Indian Rhino Vision 2020; 3) Zimbabwe: Lowveld Rhino Conservation Program; and 4) Southern Africa:  Operation Stop Poaching Now. IRF also supports scientific research, providing grants for work that is directly applicable to management, propagation, and conservation of rhino species in nature and in breeding centers.

Around 900 individual “members”, along with zoos, private foundations, corporations and government agencies comprise IRF’s financial supporters. The International Rhino Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors who generously contribute time and financial resources to its efforts. 

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International Rhino Foundation

International Rhino Foundation's headquarters in Fort Worth, United States

This department oversees the strategic direction and management of the organization.

Leadership Administration

The Conservation and Wildlife Management team at the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) is responsible for implementing and overseeing various conservation initiatives aimed at protecting rhino populations and their habitats. This multidisciplinary team, composed of experts from renowned zoos, wildlife centers, and conservation programs, collaborates on projects such as Rhino Protection Units, breeding programs, and habitat restoration efforts in key regions like Indonesia, India, and Southern Africa. Their work includes field research, anti-poaching operations, veterinary care, and community engagement to ensure the long-term survival of all five rhino species.

Conservation and Wildlife Management

The Leadership Team at the International Rhino Foundation oversees strategic direction and ensures the effective execution of the organization's mission to protect and conserve all five rhino species. Comprising experienced conservation leaders and executives, the team collaborates to manage major programs in Africa and Asia, secure funding, spearhead scientific research initiatives, and forge strategic partnerships, all aimed at improving the long-term survival and welfare of rhino populations globally.

Leadership Team

This department oversees the administrative and operational processes to ensure efficient business functioning.

Operations Management

This department manages financial records and provides accounting support.

Accounting Services

This department oversees financial strategy, budgeting, and resource allocation within the organization.

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