In 2014 a recorded 1215 rhinos were poached in South Africa. As of 30 April 2015, 393 have already been killed for their horns. At this rate we are set to see poaching overtake the birth rate of the beautiful rhino species. At the current rate of deaths, the rhino is predicted to be extinct by 2025. Only 10 years time!

The financial incentive to rhino poachers, combined with unemployment figures of 30 – 40% in rural communities here in Limpopo, South Africa, mean that poachers will find a way, no matter the risk, to gain entry to the reserves and get a shot at the rhino. 

Anti-poaching staff, equipment, training and technology is all required to minimize the threat and ensure that they rhinos are protected and can reproduce and thrive in their natural habitat. This project aims to assist cash-strapped game reserves with the very high costs involved in anti-poaching initiatives.

This project aims to employ additional local anti-poaching staff members on a minimum one year contract, provide them with initial training, uniforms, boots, radios, flashlights, a firearm, field rations and other equipment needed for effective anti-poaching work.