Curbing poaching activities and fostering community awareness

Curbing poaching activities and
fostering community awareness

THE CURRENT PROBLEM

On average, one rhino is still poached every 16 hours despite conservation efforts. To address this threat, our foundation is supporting local armed rangers and educational programs aimed at curbing poaching activities and fostering community awareness about the importance of rhino conservation.

OUR SOLUTION

Our foundation is providing support to local armed rangers engaged in anti-poaching efforts to protect rhinos in Nguru.

Additionally, educational programs are being implemented to educate local communities about the significance of conservation tourism and the detrimental effects of poaching.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

RHINO PROTECTION: Enhance security measures to safeguard rhinos from poaching activities.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Educate and empower local communities to actively participate in Rhino conservation efforts.

PROMOTE CONSERVATION TOURISM: Highlight the economic benefits of conservation tourism as a sustainable alternative to poaching.

IMPLEMENTATION DETAILS

ARMED RANGER SUPPORT: Providing resources and training for armed rangers to patrol rhinos' habitats and deter poachers.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Organising workshops, seminars, and outreach activities to raise awareness about rhino conservation among local communities.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Collaborating with local leaders and organisations to promote conservation-friendly practices and discourage involvement in poaching activities.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

RHINO POPULATION GROWTH: Increase in the rhino population due to improved protection measures and reduced poaching incidents.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Greater participation and support from local communities in rhino conservation efforts.

CONSERVATION TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: Growth of conservation tourism industry, leading to sustainable economic benefits for local communities.

POACHING INCIDENTS: Monitoring and recording the frequency and severity of poaching incidents in rhinos' habitats.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Conducting surveys and assessments to evaluate changes in community attitudes and behaviours towards rhino conservation.

TOURISM REVENUE: Tracking revenue generated from conservation tourism activities and its contribution to local economies.

SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

The sustainability of the project will rely on continued collaboration with local stakeholders, ongoing support for armed ranger teams, and the integration of conservation education into school curricula. Additionally, efforts will be made to diversify income sources for local communities through sustainable ecotourism initiatives.

CONCLUSION

The Nguru Region Rhino Conservation Project represents a crucial effort to protect and preserve the rhino population in Nguru, Tanzania. Through targeted interventions and community engagement, our foundation aims to secure a sustainable future for rhinos while fostering local development and conservation awareness.

UPDATE

On the 10th of July, the foundation paid a visit to Bel Air Home for Children and Adolescents in Grenada to spend quality time with the kids, give them a donation to management (clothes and personal hygiene items) and discuss how the foundation can support the Moving on Project.

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The foundation's support enables the improvement on the Wereni Primary School's infrastructure, including the introduction of electricity for the first time since its establishment in 1958. Additionally, the roof repairs will ensure that classes can proceed uninterrupted, regardless of the weather.

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The foundation's donation has been used to purchase modern kitchen equipment to help the St Luke School with the new menu. The foundation together with the school is working to finalise the new menu.

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UPDATE

The Mlama Secondary School has received the foundation's donation and looks forward to starting construction very soon.

LATEST NEWS

UPDATE

LATEST NEWS

UPDATE

The foundation's support enables the improvement on the school's infrastructure, including the introduction of electricity for the first time since its establishment in 1958. Additionally, the roof repairs will ensure that classes can proceed uninterrupted, regardless of the weather.

LATEST NEWS

UPDATE

The foundation's donation has been used to purchase modern kitchen equipment to help the school with the new menu. The foundation together with the school is working to finalise the new menu.