With our heads in the city, and our hearts in the bush, Ali, Matt & Adam have created ‘Bowes Brothers’ – a unique collection of silver and gold hand crafted jewellery that will help contribute sustainable funds for trusted Friends of Bowes Brothers. As eco warriors we hope to protect and rehabilitate wildlife and educate local communities. We want to be actively making a difference. It is our way of paying it forward, responding to the wholesale poaching and wildlife crime devastating Africa. Friends Of Bowes Brothers Investec Rhino Lifeline Established in 2012, Investec Rhino Lifeline is a response to the rhino crisis. The focus is on youth education, support for the rescue of rhino injured or orphaned by poaching, and initiatives to reduce demand in consumer countries by internationally leveraging the Investec brand. “We believe Investec has a unique opportunity to use our distinctive brand and passionate rhino ambassadors to reach new audiences… we believe that a zebra really can save a rhino.”. HESC The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre is a unique African wildlife facility focusing on conservation and the sustainability of rare, vulnerable and threatened species. Founded on passion, the centre has adopted a holistic approach to its conservation activities, such as the educating of surrounding communities, tourism, breeding, rehabilitation and anti-poaching, to name a few.
Elephants Alive
The focus is to ensure the survival of elephants and their habitats and to promote harmonious co-existence between man and elephants. Providing science based information to secure the survival of elephants within intact ecosystems. Creating awareness of the plight of elephants at a time when populations are being decimated across Africa. Capturing hearts and minds through research, education, advocacy and networking both locally and internationally.
Tusk
Tusk is dedicated to working with local partners to protect wildlife while reducing poverty and providing educational opportunities throughout Africa. By partnering with local organisations, Tusk is combining conservation, education and community programmes to make positive change — one step at a time.
Mabula Ground Hornbill Project
The Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project is working to slow the decline of this highly endangered species by. Harvesting and assisting with the hand-rearing of redundant second-hatched chicks that normally die of starvation in the wild nests. Re-wilding of the hand-reared chicks by established group in bush training schools. Reintroducing these rescued bird back into areas where they have become locally extinct, once the original threats in those areas have been mitigated. Augmenting of non-viable groups in the wild. Providing artificial nests for wild groups with no or inadequate nests. Researching genetics and behaviour. All in all, inspiring work to educate the public and increase awareness for this super-vulnerable bird.
Helping Rhinos
Helping Rhinos are UK and USA based and lead conservation and education initiatives that ensure the long-term survival of rhino and other endangered wildlife in their natural habitat. They do this by rescuing and protecting rhino in their natural habitat and by delivering tangible results in anti-poaching and habitat preservation. They also instigate educational initiatives that highlight the importance of conserving rhino and other endangered species and the benefits that can be derived from a sustainable co-existence between man and wildlife.
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