We are committed to conservation and protection of Europe's four #Vulture species #BeardedVulture #EgyptianVulture #GriffonVulture #CinereousVultureThe Vulture Conservation Foundation is the leading NGO solely dedicated to protecting, conserving and restoring Europe’s vulture species.

Core values

- **Ecosystem Services and Health**: Vultures contribute to maintaining biodiversity, preventing disease spread, and ensuring clean water and sanitation, aligning with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)[2].
- **Economic Benefits**: Vulture conservation supports ecotourism, generating significant revenue for local communities, such as up to €648,818 annually in Cyprus and almost US $5 million per year in Spain[2][3].
- **Social and Educational Benefits**: These projects provide educational and recreational activities, enhancing the quality of life through non-material contributions like mental health benefits and inspirational experiences[3].
- **Community Engagement and Awareness**: The projects involve raising awareness among the general public and key stakeholders, engaging thousands of people and promoting positive change in attitudes towards vulture conservation[4].
- **Public Health**: The absence of vultures has been linked to increased human death rates due to the accumulation of carcasses, highlighting the critical role vultures play in public health[5].