We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of our German counterpart, German Cycle of Life e. V. Their contributions are making a big difference in our mission to protect rhinos. Read the letter of thanks from the ZRO here
We want to give a special thank you to two people who have played a huge role in these conservation efforts.
Dr. Georg Landsberg, Chairman
As Chairman of German Cycle of Life e. V, Dr. Landsberg has shown amazing dedication to our cause by tirelessly organizing private events to raise funds for rhino conservation. His leadership and commitment have not only brought in much-needed financial support but also raised awareness about the critical situation rhinos are facing.
Anne Reifenhaeuser, Accountant and Legal Advisor
Anne is the accountant and legal advisor on the board of German Cycle of Life e. V. Anne’s expertise in financial management and legal affairs ensures that all donations are handled with complete integrity and transparency. Her hard work behind the scenes is crucial to the success of our fundraising efforts.
Making a Difference Together
The donation from German Cycle of Life e. V., to the Zululand Conservation Trust will go a long way with their boma project for the rhino orphans:
- Construct a sturdy pole boma structure to create a secure environment for orphaned rhino calves.
- Acts as a measure to monitor and safeguard the calves from security threats.
- Provide ongoing care and support for older rhino calves that arrive at the ZCT facility.
Dr Georg Landsberg
Chairman of German Cycle of Life e. V.
Anne Reifenhaeuser
Accountant and Legal Advisor
German Cycle of Life e. V.
Simone Wilke-Godfrey
Chairman Cycle of Life SA
Vice Chairman German Cycle of Life e. V.
Dr Georg Landsberg
Chairman
German Cycle of Life e. V.
Anne Reifenhaeuser
Accountant and Legal Advisor
German Cycle of Life e. V.
Simone Wilke-Godfrey
Chairman Cycle of Life SA
Vice Chairman German Cycle of Life e. V.
The rhino poaching crisis results in hundreds of rhinos being killed for their horns every single year. Some of these rhinos are mothers, leaving behind orphaned and traumatised little rhino calves who are unable to survive in the wild on their own. For this reason, the Zululand Rhino Orphanage has been established to rescue and take care of these orphans until they are ready to be released back into the wild. ZRO is the only specialised rhino orphan facility in KwaZulu-Natal and with poaching on the rise in KZN, more and more rhino calves are being orphaned.
In recent weeks, we have witnessed a surge in the number of rhino orphan arrivals due to the alarming increase in rhino poaching incidents in the Zululand Region. The Zululand Rhino Orphanage (ZRO) has welcomed five new arrivals in the past week, with a sixth expected as I draft this proposal. Urgently, the ZRO requires an expansion of the boma section to accommodate additional space for older calves. The proposed pole boma will function as a secure enclosure, ensuring that animals cannot escape and minimizing visibility from outside. Additionally, this expansion will enable us to separate the calves into age groups, improving the rehabilitation process.
Our project aims to:
• Construct a sturdy pole boma structure to create a secure environment for orphaned rhino calves.
• Acts as a measure to monitor and safeguard the calves from security threats.
• Provide ongoing care and support for older rhino calves that arrive at our facility.
Your support is critical in helping us achieve our goal of safeguarding and rehabilitating these magnificent creatures. Together, we can provide a lifeline for orphaned rhino calves and give them the chance to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
Thank you forconsidering our funding proposal.
We look forward to collaborating with you in our shared mission to protect and preserve our rhinos.
Sincerely,
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Simoné Marshall – Smith ZRO Manager
Foundation IT/175/2011/PMB – PBO 930035847 – NPO 089-508-NPO Trustees: David Attenborough – Don Airton – Tondani Moyo – Adam Riley
For any donations to #HelpUsHelpOurRhinos
Cycle of Life e.V.
Sparkasse Würzburg
IBAN DE79 7905 0000 0048 6680 81
Address:
Cycle of Life e. V.
Kantstrasse 39
D- 97074 Würzburg
Germany
