Kashmir World Foundation

Kashmir World Foundation Kashmir World Foundation (KwF) develops cutting-edge autonomous systems for global wildlife conservation and counter-poaching initiatives. Intern with us! 🌍🐾

Kashmir World Foundation (KwF) is a nonprofit conservation and technology organization founded in 2008 and now based in Greenwood. KwF develops and deploys advanced technologies to protect endangered species, combat wildlife trafficking, and strengthen ecosystem resilience worldwide. Our work integrates art, science, and engineering to create practical, field-ready solutions for conservation. We d

esign and implement real-world projects that combine artificial intelligence, bioacoustics, robotics, unmanned aerial systems, and sensor networks to detect threats such as poaching and illegal logging while monitoring biodiversity and ecosystem health. KwF leads hands-on workshops and global innovation challenges that train students, researchers, and conservation partners in drone design, AI-driven wildlife monitoring, embedded systems, and autonomous technologies. These programs equip participants with the technical skills needed to build mission-focused systems that directly support wildlife protection efforts. Kashmir Robotics, the science and wildlife security division of KwF, advances surveillance platforms, autonomous aircraft, ground sensors, and AI-based acoustic monitoring systems. In 2010, KwF expanded the Technology Assisted Counter Poaching (TACP) Network—originally founded in 1991—to provide engineering expertise and technical guidance to organizations protecting endangered species around the world. Through collaborative field expeditions, research initiatives, educational programs, and conservation technology deployments, Kashmir World Foundation works to safeguard wildlife, empower the next generation of innovators, and deliver measurable impact for endangered species and the ecosystems they depend on.

What happens when educators become engineers? At our Teachers Take Flight workshops, teachers leave Montevia Sky Ranch w...
09/02/2026

What happens when educators become engineers? At our Teachers Take Flight workshops, teachers leave Montevia Sky Ranch with more than a drone— they leave with a new way to teach STEM, conservation, and real-world problem-solving. Save this post for later or send it to your favorite educator!

We are looking for students and early-career researchers to join Kashmir World Foundation this fall.From September 14–De...
09/01/2026

We are looking for students and early-career researchers to join Kashmir World Foundation this fall.

From September 14–December 11, our teams will be working on projects involving AI, machine learning, bioacoustics, conservation technology, software engineering, 3D modeling, and agentic AI.

🦜 Team Jacamar — Help build AI that listens to the rainforest. - Team Lead, Quinn (Qian) Fu
🦇 Team Ghost Bat — Explore whether the structure of sound can help us better understand animal distress. - Team Lead, Assaf Izhar
🎧 Team Toucanet — Detect human disturbance in the rainforest just from how the soundscape shifts. Team Lead, Samir Gray
🐦 Team Finch — Help build Trajectory, an agentic system designed to turn student growth and experience into evidence and future opportunity. Team Lead, Daniel Pool

Students will work with real data and real research questions while learning to use the emerging AI and agentic coding tools that are changing how we build technology.

These are remote, flexible, unpaid volunteer opportunities for students who are curious, willing to learn, and eager to gain experience contributing to something beyond a classroom assignment.

Learn more about Kashmir World Foundation: www.kashmirworldfoundation.org/insternships

We are proud to share that our documentary, Beyond The Noise: Decoding the Language of Sentinel Species, has received of...
08/18/2026

We are proud to share that our documentary, Beyond The Noise: Decoding the Language of Sentinel Species, has received official selections from multiple international film festivals and will screen worldwide.

Filmed deep in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula at Tamandua Biological Station , the film follows our interdisciplinary, multi-generational team of interns, citizen scientists, and experts as they harness bioacoustics and artificial intelligence to interpret nature’s early-warning system— sentinel species whose vocalizations can signal environmental threats long before they become visible to humans.

Beyond The Noise has been selected for four film festivals and will be presented across the United States as well as in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.

Thank you and congratulations to all of the incredible volunteers who made this possible.

The full documentary is available to stream free of charge on the Kashmir World Foundation YouTube channel! Visit the link in our bio!

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We are proud to share that our documentary, Beyond The Noise: Decoding the Language of Sentinel Species, has received of...
08/18/2026

We are proud to share that our documentary, Beyond The Noise: Decoding the Language of Sentinel Species, has received official selections from multiple international film festivals and will screen at film festivals all over the globe.

Filmed deep in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula at Tamandua Biological Station , the film follows our interdisciplinary, multi-generational team of interns, citizen scientists, and experts as they harness bioacoustics and artificial intelligence to interpret nature’s early-warning system— sentinel species whose vocalizations can signal environmental threats long before they become visible to humans.

Beyond The Noise has been selected for four film festivals and will be presented across the United States as well as in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.

Congratulations to all of the volunteers who came together to make this possible!

The full documentary is available to stream free of charge on the Kashmir World Foundation YouTube channel.

What if some of the lessons we need most can’t be taught by technology?At Kashmir World Foundation, we spend our days us...
08/09/2026

What if some of the lessons we need most can’t be taught by technology?

At Kashmir World Foundation, we spend our days using science, technology, and innovation to better understand and protect wildlife.

Now, we’re turning our attention closer to home, to an animal that has been teaching humans about trust, communication, and partnership for thousands of years.

Horsemanship 101 is our first community education clinic at Montevia Sky Ranch, created in partnership with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research & Extension, led by Dr. Mark Russell, Equine Specialist.

Because sometimes, understanding the natural world begins with simply learning how to listen.

🐴 Come discover what a horse might teach you!

07/10/2026

At our DaVinci Challenge Summer Drone Camps at Montevia Sky Ranch, participants design, assemble, and have the option to take home a fully functional quadcopter while discovering how robotics and AI power real wildlife conservation!

Small groups, expert mentorship, and unforgettable memories.

Limited spots fill fast every summer!

Tag a student or teacher who needs this experience 👇

06/25/2026

Team leads Griffin Burke (Team Jacamar) and Clarke Betz (Team Weaverbird) dive into Team Jacamar and what we’re up to at KWF!

This team is responsible for understanding the sounds of the forest. Griffin helps guide the development of machine learning models that analyze rainforest soundscapes to detect environmental threats and monitor ecosystem health.

His team analyzes collected data and employs computer science to differentiate one sound from another. This helps us to identify sentinel species and their signals in order to help protect them and their ecosystems!

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06/24/2026

The World’s First Wildlife Conservation UAV Challenge changed the game for anti-poaching!

In 2013, Kashmir World Foundation launched the groundbreaking Wildlife Conservation UAV Challenge— the first intelligent drone competition dedicated to protecting rhinos and stopping poachers. Over 160 teams from 6 continents came together to design high-endurance UAVs with advanced sensors for real-time surveillance in the African savannas.

This wasn’t just a competition — it set the global standard for drone technology in wildlife conservation, counter-poaching drones, and autonomous systems that give rangers faster response times and better protection for endangered species.

From prototype innovation to real conservation impact, the Wildlife Conservation UAV Challenge proved that technology + collaboration can save wildlife.

How do you think tech can help protect more endangered species?

Drop your ideas below 👇

Big win for conservation storytelling!We’re beyond thrilled to announce that Kashmir World Foundation has been selected ...
06/17/2026

Big win for conservation storytelling!

We’re beyond thrilled to announce that Kashmir World Foundation has been selected as a winner at the Nature Without Borders International Film Festival! 🏆

This prestigious recognition is a powerful celebration of our documentary Beyond The Noise: Decoding The Language of Sentinel Species and the incredible team of scientists, filmmakers, citizen scientists, and conservationists who poured their hearts into this project.

From the rainforests of Costa Rica to screens around the world, we’re honored to share the vital messages of nature’s sentinel species and inspire real action for our planet!

Thank you to the Nature Without Borders International Film Festival for this incredible honor, and to everyone who believes in the power of film to protect wildlife and wild places. 💚

This is just the beginning — stay tuned for more screenings, updates, and ways to get involved!
Link in bio to watch the film and learn more.
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🌿🚁 Join the Kashmir World Foundation for our DaVinci Challenge: Build a Drone Camp from August 3-7 in the beautiful roll...
05/21/2026

🌿🚁 Join the Kashmir World Foundation for our DaVinci Challenge: Build a Drone Camp from August 3-7 in the beautiful rolling hills of Greenwood, Arkansas! Students will explore nature, learn to build and fly drones, work with real conservation applications, and discover how technology can help protect wildlife and the environment. A hands-on adventure filled with creativity, learning, teamwork, and outdoor exploration awaits!

Register today and be part of the next generation of conservation innovators. 🌎🦌✨

Register today: https://www.kashmirworldfoundation.org/event-details/drone-camp

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