Help Me Support the IAPF Rangers
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In September this year (2016) I volunteered at IAPF for 3 weeks, at the Stanley and Livingstone Reserve in Zimbabwe and it was AMAZING as well as CONFRONTING.
The threat of poaching is very real and dangerous to both the animals and the Rangers, as a result the work done by IAPF is crucial to fighting this criminal activity as well as securing a future for these beautiful and ENDANGERED animals.
Picket, who is the game reserve and IAPF Anti -Poaching Manager works tirelessly leading the outstanding team of Rangers as well as contributing to training and education for other reserves.
When I was there, it was 38C every day and we, together with the rangers would do a 20km patrol each morning and come back to our camping area with no fridge, cool area, and limited supply of water from the dam, in addition, at camp there was no phone connection, no internet, limited power supply and no cooking facilities (other than the fireplace) though the rangers were required to cook all their meals there. The rangers would then go out again in the afternoon for a second 20 km patrol. I don't know how they did it?!
I want to help the IAPF rangers by raising some money so they can use it as they need, eg for a fridge for the rangers, cooking hot plates, equipment needed for 24 hour access to electricity, for new boots, wet weather gear, better equipment, petrol for vehicles, better communication devices etc...
** PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THIS CAMPAIGN by donating to it and sharing it widely **
From the IAPF website
"Wildlife crime is sweeping the planet. The illegal trafficking of wildlife is now one of the world’s largest criminal industries, with repeated links to terrorism networks.
High Target Species such as elephant and rhino are being hunted to extinction. These animals are the most difficult to protect, as poachers go to the most extreme lengths to kill them. Safeguarding these animals is the core business of the International Anti Poaching Foundation.
Anti-poaching rangers form the first and last line of defence for nature. Without the right training, equipment, management and support they cannot defend the World’s natural heritage for future generations.
The IAPF fulfills this niche responsibility within its areas of operations, working alongside credible partners who specialise in the other vital components of conserving protected area biodiversity. .."
Many thanks!!
Justine Curatolo
Australia
September 2016
The threat of poaching is very real and dangerous to both the animals and the Rangers, as a result the work done by IAPF is crucial to fighting this criminal activity as well as securing a future for these beautiful and ENDANGERED animals.
Picket, who is the game reserve and IAPF Anti -Poaching Manager works tirelessly leading the outstanding team of Rangers as well as contributing to training and education for other reserves.
When I was there, it was 38C every day and we, together with the rangers would do a 20km patrol each morning and come back to our camping area with no fridge, cool area, and limited supply of water from the dam, in addition, at camp there was no phone connection, no internet, limited power supply and no cooking facilities (other than the fireplace) though the rangers were required to cook all their meals there. The rangers would then go out again in the afternoon for a second 20 km patrol. I don't know how they did it?!
I want to help the IAPF rangers by raising some money so they can use it as they need, eg for a fridge for the rangers, cooking hot plates, equipment needed for 24 hour access to electricity, for new boots, wet weather gear, better equipment, petrol for vehicles, better communication devices etc...
** PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THIS CAMPAIGN by donating to it and sharing it widely **
From the IAPF website
"Wildlife crime is sweeping the planet. The illegal trafficking of wildlife is now one of the world’s largest criminal industries, with repeated links to terrorism networks.
High Target Species such as elephant and rhino are being hunted to extinction. These animals are the most difficult to protect, as poachers go to the most extreme lengths to kill them. Safeguarding these animals is the core business of the International Anti Poaching Foundation.
Anti-poaching rangers form the first and last line of defence for nature. Without the right training, equipment, management and support they cannot defend the World’s natural heritage for future generations.
The IAPF fulfills this niche responsibility within its areas of operations, working alongside credible partners who specialise in the other vital components of conserving protected area biodiversity. .."
Many thanks!!
Justine Curatolo
Australia
September 2016
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Justine Curatolo
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Yarraville VIC
