'American Pie' actress launches foundation in South Africa
American Actress Shannon Elizabeth's foundation will focus on the poaching crisis in Africa.
Animal lover Shannon Elizabeth has launched a conservation foundation in South Africa.
She says the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation (SEF) will focus on Africa's poaching crisis.
Speaking to IOL, the 'American Pie' star, who started dog and cat charity rescue, Animal Avengers, in LA in 2001, says now spends a lot of time in SA to work on the foundation's projects.
"As I became more and more aware of the poaching crisis in Africa, I wanted to see for myself and see how I could help stop it. So much of my work is here but I also fell in love with South Africa so I now live here for much of the time," she told the publication.
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The 'Scary Movie' actress says she has partnered with Cape Town conservationist and writer, Peter Borchert, who will assist with the organisation’s Wildlife Review Initiative.
"Through its programme of grants, the Foundation also supports reputable organisations such as the Rhino Pride Foundation and Flying for Freedom SA. Lobbying for just and effective wildlife laws is a central thrust of the Foundation’s activities, while future goals include projects that champion responsible tourism and securing land to protect vital ecosystems," Shannon says on her foundation's website.