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Boon Lom’s Rescue: A Life Reclaimed

On 18 April 2026, Boon Lom arrived at her new home—exhausted, overwhelmed, and carrying the weight of a life shaped by loss and hardship. At just 30 years old, she

A Brighter Future for Elephants in Bangladesh

On April 13, 2026, two New Years were welcomed across Asia—Songkran in Thailand and the Bengali New Year in Bangladesh. A time traditionally marked by renewal and hope became a

Som Pond’s Rescue: A Second Chance

Another precious elephant has begun her journey to freedom. This is Som Pond’s story—an elderly elephant who is blind in one eye and has finally been given a second chance.

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