The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) organized in 2001 in response to the Asian Turtle Crisis. It has since become a recognized force in turtle and tortoise conservation globally.

With programs or projects in Belize, Colombia, Madagascar, Senegal and throughout Asia, they are expanding their global outreach and impact and remain committed to zero turtle extinctions. 

The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) is an action-oriented global partnership that is committed to zero turtle extinctions in the 21st century. To achieve this, the TSA:

Creates breeding programs, including building facilities, for critically endangered freshwater turtles and tortoises
Conducts field research
Develops conservation plans and puts those plans into action
Promotes conservation awareness among local communities
Provides support, knowledge, training and resources to conservation partners around the world
Advocates for greater enforcement of wildlife laws