ABOUT US
What began with a transformative trip to South Africa and a passion for elephant conservation has evolved into a broader mission powered by Bitcoin. Today, our fund supports not only wildlife protection and anti-poaching efforts but also education and art projects that celebrate nature’s beauty. By integrating Bitcoin’s transparency and borderless reach, we strengthen conservation initiatives and create lasting impact for wildlife, communities, and the planet.
Get To Know us
Our journey began with a deep love for nature and a life-changing encounter with orphaned elephants in South Africa and grew into a mission to support wildlife conservation, education, and community empowerment through our Izindlovu Fund.
What started as a small fundraising effort for HERD, the South-Africa's first elephant orphanage, grew into a broader mission to protect wildlife and support local communities. Over time, we expanded our work to include anti-poaching efforts, environmental education, and innovative initiatives like Bitcoin in the Wild, which uses Bitcoin to fund conservation more efficiently and transparently.
Rooted in compassion and driven by action, we collaborate directly with trusted local partners on the ground to ensure that every donation creates lasting impact for wildlife, people, and the planet.
Our Story
We’re Helen and Ben from Antwerp, Belgium — partners in life, business, and our shared passion for nature. Our journey began on our honeymoon in South Africa in 1999, where we were deeply moved by the country’s wild beauty.
Twenty years later, returning with our children, we visited the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre and discovered HERD, a sanctuary for orphaned elephants. Inspired by their work, we launched a fundraising campaign from Belgium, which led to the creation of the Izindlovu Fund — named in honor of the elephants that touched our hearts.
What started as a mission to help elephants has evolved into a commitment to wildlife protection, anti-poaching, and environmental education — now powered by Bitcoin. Through the Izindlovu Fund, we use Bitcoin’s transparency and global reach to support conservation projects, protect nature, and inspire others to join us in creating real-world impact.
Indlovu means “elephant” in Zulu, one of the major languages of South Africa.
It symbolizes strength, wisdom, family, and protection — which is why it’s often used in names connected to wildlife and conservation.
Working With Local People & Projects In Support of Wildlife Conservation
We believe that Bitcoin can be beneficial for wildlife and nature conservation if organisations adopt the technology and get financial support from the Bitcoin community.
It is important for Bitcoin’s impact to extend beyond human rights and wellfare considerations to include animals’ protection as well. Therefore, with our experience and knowledge of the Bitcoin ecosystem, we help our projects to embrace Bitcoin.