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Welcome to
​Bats without Borders

Bats without Borders is dedicated to conserving bats, biodiversity and healthy ecosystems within southern Africa’s changing landscape. We will achieve this by supporting and conducting applied research that informs targeted conservation action, strengthening local capacity and promoting a positive attitude towards bats through public engagement.

As a small NGO we are largely a volunteer-based organisation. We are very fortunate to have a committed, dedicated and passionate team, who are the core of Bats without Borders. 

Find out more about our vision, mission and commitments here.

Did you know?

There are over 1,420+ bat species globally? Accounting for ~20% of mammals worldwide. Africa has an incredible diversity of 300+ species, and across southern Africa we have 130+ species!

​Sadly, Africa is considered a bat conservation-void and bats are largely unprotected outside of protected areas. Habitat loss, land degradation and persecution are major threats to bat populations. 

Can you help Bats without Borders?

Now more than ever we urgently need your help! Your support is critical to help protect southern African bats. If you are in a position to make a donation or help us with fundraising we would really appreciate the support. You can make a donation by clicking the link below, consider becoming a Friend of Bats without Borders or make a donation when joining some of our great events!

Your funding will go directly to support conservation and engagement activities as well as strengthening in-country capacity for sustainable long-term conservation.
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Join FRIENDS of Bats without Borders

We are excited to have launched a Friends of Bats without Borders initiative! Your funding will go directly to support conservation and engagement activities as well as strengthening in-country capacity for sustainable long-term conservation.

To find our more you can either send an e-mail to our info e-mail or if you would like to sign up please complete this Friends form.

Find out about our​ #WingedWednesday Webinars

Did you know we have a monthly #WingedWednesday webinar? No need to worry about missing out, you can catch up on our previous webinars via our YouTube channel and sign up to get updates and joining instructions for upcoming webinars.

Read our latest African Echoes Newsletter

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​NEWS!

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#creakyoldbatgoesultra for BwB

She did it!!! Our amazing volunteer Anne Youngman completed on an overnight 45-mile ultramarathon (!!) to raise funds for Bats without Borders' conservation work and awareness of the ​threats facing bats and the urgent need for action to protect them. Donate here
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#FlyintoAction ​fundraising pack

Download our new community fundraising pack and join us to help conserve southern African bats. 
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#WingedWednesday ​webinars

Date for your diary: Wed 27 September

Join us for our next #WingedWednesday webinar with Dr Adana Fernandez; 'From babbling to singing: vocal development in the greater sac-winged bat'. 

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You can stay updated on our news and events but signing up to our contact form where you can select your contact preferences. 
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Please consider supporting the work we do.

Your donation will go towards protecting bats in southern Africa, strengthening capacity of in-country ecologists and conservationists and helping us to raise the awareness of the importance of bats to communities and government authorities. Thank you!
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Bats without Borders is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (charity number SC044185) | ​© 2013-2023 Bats without Borders
  • Home
  • About bats
    • Bats of southern Africa
    • Role of bats in our ecosystems
    • Threats to bats
    • Bats and COVID-19
  • About us
    • Our story
    • Our strategy
    • Our colony
    • Our Partners and Sponsors
    • Jobs / Careers
  • Our work
    • Applied research
    • Capacity strengthening >
      • Supporting bat groups >
        • Bat group trainees
    • Conservation action
    • Engagement and education
    • Events and training >
      • Women in Science
      • Webinars >
        • Webinar catch up
      • Past events >
        • Around the Bat World
        • AfriPopo student symposium
  • Our impact
  • Donate
  • Shop
    • Clothing and bags
    • 2023 African bats calendar
    • Friends of BwB
    • Special offer
  • Kids Zone
  • Be a Bat Hero