# Elephant-Awareness T-Shirts The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Launch Awareness-Raising Ele-Tee Shirts By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-08-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheldrick-wildlife-trust References: [lbbonline](https://lbbonline.com/news/this-t-shirt-can-educate-kids-about-why-elephants-are-facing-extinction/) & [sheldrickwildlifetrust.org](https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/garzi) As concern for the current environmental crisis grows, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has partnered with whiteGREY and Passion Pictures to educate the younger generations on the decline of elephants. The fundraising and [awareness project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-hope-movement) features an adorable [elephant-themed shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-aspen) -- the Ele-tee --- that leads children to an animated short film regarding the major causes of possible extinction for the African elephant. The story tells the tale of 'Garzi the Orphan,' a rescued elephant whose mother was killed by poachers. The narrative also underlines other issues African Elephants face today, such as droughts, habitat loss, and lack of food resources. The interactive shirt is a wonderful way to educate younger generations about real environmental concerns. Profits from the sale of the Ele-tee will be used to protect various elephant habitats and [rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-ground-foundation). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Environmental Awareness:** The Ele-tee shirt project raises awareness among children about the decline of elephants and encourages environmental consciousness. - **Interactive Fundraising:** The Ele-tee shirt combines animation and education to engage children in fundraising efforts for elephant conservation. - **Youth Education:** The Ele-tee shirt project aims to educate and inspire younger generations about the challenges faced by African elephants. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the integration of educational elements into clothing to raise awareness about environmental issues. - **Animation:** The animation industry can develop more interactive and educational content to promote environmental conservation. - **Conservation:** The conservation industry can leverage interactive products like the Ele-Tee shirt to engage the younger generation in conservation efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Elephant Teething Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moyuum.md) - [Brand-Led Endangered Animal Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-program.md) - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-help-phone.md) - [Animal-Tracking Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fahlo.md) - [Awareness-Raising Cheetah Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/return-of-the-cheetah.md) - [Wildlife Awareness Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-cards.md) - [Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-2.md)