our work where we work field programs research & publications tough issues help adopt donate partner shop join team rhino blog contact us rhinos face an uncertain futurerecord levels of poaching and habitat loss threaten rhinos with extinction as well as their surrounding communities . learn more about the threats to rhinos cites & the rhino horn tradeirf attends the global wildlife trade convention in south africa . read our position on rhino horn trade team rhinojoin team rhino and learn more about how you can help . learn more shop the irf store the irf store is a great place to find a treat for the rhino lover in your life . shop now check out our partnersirf is supported by many wonderful corporate artist and zoo partners all around the world . learn more about their commitment to rhino conservation previous next we re fighting for their survival . for 25 years the international rhino foundation has championed the survival of the world s rhinos through conservation and research . we do what it takes to ensure that rhinos survive for future generations . global researchsignificant supporttrack recordcoalition buildingcommunity partnershipgrassroots support based in the u.s. we operate on the ground programs in all areas of the world where rhinos live in the wild . in five countries across two continents we support viable populations of the five remaining rhino species and the communities that coexist with them . we have contributed more than 20 million to worldwide rhino conservation over the past decade . through grants and field programs we have funded rhino conservation efforts in 10 countries focusing on scientific research anti poaching habitat conservation captive breeding environmental education and demand reduction.founded in response to intense poaching of zimbabwe s black rhinos in the early 90s irf helped to virtually eliminate the threat and stabilize the population . to this day we support conservation programs in zimbabwe that have secured 90 % of the country s rhinos.we prioritize collaboration . through a network of hundreds of conservation organizations private foundations corporations government agencies and individuals all over the world we reach common goals for rhinos together.in local communities we work to ensure that people living close to rhinos who often are struggling as a result of poverty and environmental degradation will serve as active partners in wildlife protection and reap direct benefits from conservation efforts.we are building a united front to save rhinos by engaging and activating rhino lovers around the world . our global team of rhino conservationists is calling for an end to rhino poaching and sharing the plight of the rhino with others . how you can join the fight adopt donate partner irf on social tweets by rhinosirf latest on the irf blog cites and rhinos outcomes of cop17posted october 13 2016in heated discussions last week at the cites conference of the parties cop17 in johannesburg south africa the parties 182 countries and the european union overwhelmingly rejected the proposal by more yabi celebrates world rhino day 2016 at ujung kulon national parkposted october 7 2016written by hanif muhammad irf indonesia liaison on september 22 2016 yayasan badak indonesia yabi or the rhino foundation of indonesia celebrated world rhino day at the home of the more javan rhino study & conservation area updateposted october 4 2016written by hanif muhammad irf s indonesia liaison for a little background the javan rhino study & conservation area jrsca jah ris kah was created to increase the amount of available and more it s not too late . together we can save rhinos . more than 25 years ago the international black rhino foundation was launched in response to a poaching crisis that many experts thought could wipe out zimbabwe s rhinos . together with other conservation organizations we were able to nearly eliminate poaching and stabilize the black rhino population in zimbabwe . in 1993 we expanded our efforts to conserve the world s five rhino species all of which continue to face severe threats . now with programs in africa indonesia and india we are committed to ensuring that all five rhino species survive for future generations . learn more stay informed name email about mission & history leadership jobs annual report & financials supporters partner corporate partners on the ground partners zoo partners grantees artists elephant & rhino symposium learn rhino species teacher & parent tools team rhino & world rhino day rhino resource center blog media media kit help adopt donate partner conservation calendar shop contact privacy policy donate shop