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SEF Founder Honored as Top Social Innovators Leader

Heartfelt congratulations to Saengduean “Lek” Chailert, founder of Save Elephant Foundation (SEF), on receiving the prestigious “Top Most Social Innovators Leader” award, presented during World CSR Day on February 18,

Kham Than: A New Beginning at 60 Plus

After more than forty years of labor at a riding camp, Kham Than is finally free. At around 60 years old, she has endured a lifetime of hardship carrying tourists

Save Elephant Foundation Lao Government Agreement

Protecting Elephants and Tigers in Laos

At the Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (Lao PDR) in Vientiane, Save Elephant Foundation (SEF), Thailand—represented by founder Saengduean “Lek” Chailert—met with the Department of Forestry of

Moh Loh & Lek Lek: Three Years of Freedom

This year marks the third anniversary of the rescue of Moh Loh and her daughter Lek Lek. Their rescue took place on Thai Elephant Day, making it an especially meaningful

NamThip’s Two-Year Rescue Anniversary: A Journey Toward Healing

It has been two years since NamThip arrived at her new sanctuary home on 22 February 2026. In that time, this young elephant has begun a transformative journey from hardship

In Loving Memory of Lucky, a Beautiful and Inspiring Soul

With deep sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Lucky, a gentle and inspiring elephant whose life touched the hearts of everyone who met her. On the afternoon of