Post on 05-Aug-2018
The DWCF was established in 1995 on Earth Day (April 22) and to date has contributed more than $20 million to
conservation efforts worldwide.
The Fund helps scientists and communities worldwide study
animals and their habitats, working with qualified and respected
nonprofit organizations on community conservation, education,
science and environmental policies.
In 2012: DWCF—and Disney guests—supported 80 projects
with annual grant funding of more than $1.8 million to nonprofit
organizations working in 40 countries.
The DWCF is supported by guest contributions at various
merchandise locations throughout Disney Parks and Resorts, as well
as aboard Disney Cruise Line. Click here for a complete list of
contribution locations.
Other funding comes from select “pressed penny” machines,
park fountains, Animal Kingdom merchandise initiatives, and from
special guest programs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s
Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, and
Castaway Cay.
100 percent of every dollar goes directly to the projects. The
Walt Disney Company additionally matches all guest contributions
to the DWCF and covers all overhead costs associated with the Fund.
Projects are reviewed and evaluated by Disney’s Animals,
Science, and Environment staff, which includes scientists, animal
keepers, educators, and curators, to ensure the funds will truly make
a difference for wildlife.
Emergency funds are also set aside annually to respond to wildlife and wild places in crisis, such as communities and
animals affected by natural disasters and oil spills. In partnership with Disney’s Friends for Change and iTunes,
DWCF has directed more than $1 million in proceeds from anthems such as “Make a Wave” and “We Can Change the
World” to provide urgent conservation support to meet the many challenges the planet is facing.
Together with Disneynature, DWCF planted nearly 3 million trees and protected more than 40,000 acres of coral reef
with The Nature Conservancy, protected 65,000 acres of savanna with the African Wildlife Foundation, and
established protected areas for chimpanzees, educated the next generation, and cared for orphaned chimpanzees with
the Jane Goodall Institute.
For more information on the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund visit www.disney.com/conservation.
DWCF and The Walt Disney Company
Foundation have contributed more than:
$5.6 million to protect
birds
$2 million to conserve
primates
$1.4 million to study lions, tigers, leopards, and
other cats
$1.2 million to research
and protect elephants
$1.1 million to conserve
sea turtles
$1 million to protect
rhinos
DISNEY WORLDWIDE CONSERVATION FUND
Protecting the wonder of nature
$20 million 315+ nonprofit organizations
112 countries