Category: Africa

21 Sep 2015

‘Rhino Man’ Project Launched in Atlanta, GA  0

 September 21, 2015    , ,
The Rhino Man is the unsung hero of the Rhino conservation effort – the field ranger who sacrifices his or her life every day to protect the rhino from extinction.
The Rhino Man is the unsung hero of the Rhino conservation effort – the field ranger who sacrifices his or her life every day to protect the rhino from extinction.
Global Conservation Corps have partnered with the video storytelling specialists at Friendly Human to create the “Rhino Man” film to highlight the critical role of their sacrifices, with the trailer being released on World Rhino Day.

As one of the field rangers explains in the video, “You must have the guts in order to stand in front of the bullet, because remember there will be a poacher and there will be a rhino, and you are the bullet proof for the rhino.”

“Their story will move you to help and it will leave you believing that there is hope in spite of tragedy. We wanted to capture every essence of what it means to be a Rhino Man and let the world see how they work selflessly to protect nature against greed,” said Daniel Roberts, CEO of Friendly Human.

Learn more about the Rhino Man Project at http://friendlyhuman.com/rhinoman/

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21 Sep 2015

South African Youth Rhino Ambassadors Announce Vietnam Trip  0

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Five Youth Rhino Ambassadors have been selected to represent South Africa and carry an important appeal to Vietnamese citizens.
Five Youth Rhino Ambassadors have been selected to represent South Africa and carry an important appeal to Vietnamese citizens.

Project Rhino KZN announced that South African Youth Rhino Ambassadors and the World Youth Wildlife Declaration are heading to Vietnam in October.

Five Youth Rhino Ambassadors have been selected to represent South Africa and carry an important appeal to Vietnamese citizens and Asian government leaders to urgently bring an end to the rhino poaching crisis.

This is the first time South African youth have been invited to visit Vietnam – internationally recognized as a key consumer country and hub for the sale of rhino horn – and participate in a government-led demand reduction campaign. They will be guests of Operation Game Change, a joint Vietnam/US government initiative aimed at ending wildlife crime in Vietnam, especially rhino horn trafficking.

Check the Project Rhino KZN Facebook page to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/projectrhinokzn/

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20 Sep 2015

Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation celebrates World Rhino Day on September 25  0

 September 20, 2015    , ,

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Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation will celebrate World Rhino Day on Friday, September 25.

Imire will once again celebrate World Rhino Day with the Hwedza community. These people are crucially assisting with the responsibility of the security of the wildlife in this part of the world, in particular the endangered rhino.

League soccer, netball and touch rugby championship finals draw the crowds and are always an exciting “grand finale” to the day. World Rhino Day has become an important highlight of the year for everyone, and this year they hope to draw an even bigger crowd. It is an opportunity to thank our community for their support and to celebrate that all here in Hwedza are guardians to a population of 7 black and white rhino.

This year the funding will be going towards soccer/netball kit and balls for the 28 rural soccer /netball league teams as well as the entertainment for World Rhino Day. We humbly ask the public once again to support this vital day in any way you are able. We are aware of the tough times everyone is going through. Any small donation would be so appreciated.

League soccer, netball and touch rugby championship finals draw the crowds and are always an exciting “grand finale” to the day. World Rhino Day has become an important highlight of the year for everyone, and this year we hope to draw an even bigger crowd. It is our opportunity to thank our community for their support and to celebrate that all here in Hwedza are guardians to a population of 7 black and white rhino.

Details:

http://www.imire.co.zw/world-rhino-day/

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19 Sep 2015

Swaziland Big Game Parks takes stand with Nail It For Rhinos  0

 September 19, 2015    , ,

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The Swazi Community can help take a stand to save the rhino by getting involved with the Nail it for Rhinos Campaign.

All they have to do is get creative with their nails from the 1st of September 2015. World Rhino Day is on Tuesday the 22nd September and the eventual winner will be announced on Social Media on the 22nd. They can color them, Shape them or Fake them; then take selfies (with the highlight of the picture being their nail craft) and share them on our official Big Game Parks instagram, facebook and twitter handles with the caption.

The most creative participant will walk away with:

One night for 2 people at Hlane Royal National Park plus a Rhino Game Drive.

We invite salons to participate by offering a manicure/pedicure prize along side this to stimulate more interest – We hope that if the client wins, the salon owner can join the winner on the game drive and offer the prize at her salon. The prize will be redeemed at the winner’s salon, so only if your client wins, will your prize be taken up.

The winner will be “The most effective artwork seen in photo” selected from social media posts. This means the artwork must stimulate interest as a great rhino ambassador.

How to enter:

Design & paint your #Nailit4RHINO nails (Both Men and Women eligible)
Photograph your nails creatively
Share on your social media platforms and tag:
@biggamparks (twitter)
@BigGameParks (Insta)
Big Game Parks (FB)
#Nailit4RHINO
Your Salon’s name
Your own handle
Most effective artwork seen in photo wins – T&C’s apply

#NailItForRhinos.

biggameparks.org

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18 Sep 2015

Challenge of RHINO, The Peak on World Rhino Day, September 22 2015  0

 September 18, 2015    , ,

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Underberg, South Africa will host the inaugural Challenge of RHINO, The Peak on World Rhino Day, September 22 2015.

Its unique connection with its namesake and its natural beauty makes RHINO, The Peak a premier destination for international FKT athletes, hikers and tourists. Five of South Africa’s best trail runners, 3 intrepid rock climbers and a band of able hikers take on the challenge to summit RHINO, The Peak in the Fastest Recorded Time ever!

Following 2015 Rhino Benefit Challenge, dignitaries, trail runners and hikers from across the globe will be invited to register for RHINO, The Peak Challenge and contribute to rhino conservation. To further contribute to rhino conservation and wilderness trail maintenance, a mountain triathlon, named Rhino Revenge and a family challenge, named the Rhino Romp will be held in the shadow of Rhino, The Peak in 2016 Part of the proceeds will be donated to rhino conservation and Maloti-Drakensburg wilderness trail maintenance.

Follow along here:

https://www.facebook.com/RHINO-The-Peak-949634885101245
http://www.rhinothepeak.co.za/

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14 Sep 2015

Save The Rhino Trust in Namibia raises awareness with World Rhino Day celebration  0

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Save The Rhino Trust in Namibia will raise funds and rhino awareness on World Rhino Day.

Fund raising will be conducted through T-shirt sales campaign and a drawing for Namibia Tracks and Trails safari. This is a great cause and worthy of everyone’s support! All of Namibia is invited.

Celebrate World Rhino Day in Namibia with Save the Rhino Trust!
Celebrate World Rhino Day in Namibia with Save the Rhino Trust!

For more details go here:
http://www.savetherhinotrust.org/latest-news.html

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19 Sep 2014

Team Rhino: Whose Team Are You On?  0

 September 19, 2014    , , , , , ,

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World Rhino Day 2014 marks the launch of Team Rhino by the International Rhino Foundation, Save the Rhino and Asian Rhino Project!

#TeamRhino - Whose team are YOU on?
#TeamRhino – Whose team are YOU on?
Team Rhino’s roster is global, and our plays are local. From a rookie-level retweet to a Major League donation, all members of Team Rhino are joining forces to compete against the greatest poaching crisis this century. And we play to win!

Sport the jersey. Cheer on rhinos by facing the crowd and showing your team spirit. Go #TeamRhino!

teamrhino.org

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29 Aug 2014

World Rhino Day 2014: ‘Race the Rhino’ in South Africa  0

 August 29, 2014    , , ,

Jump on your bike and ride for rhinos in South Africa on World Rhino Day 2014!

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29 Aug 2014

World Rhino Day 2014 in Cameroon  0

 August 29, 2014    , ,

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Cameroon will celebrate World Rhino Day with Dance4Rhinos!
Cameroon will celebrate World Rhino Day with Dance4Rhinos!

Cameroon will be joining other nations across the world to call for the protection of all different rhino species through Dance4Rhinos.

Three dancing groups made up of over 50 persons dressed in t-shirts carrying the pictures of rhino will stage a powerful cultural dance presentation in Buea. These dancers will sing songs with messages calling for the international community to join forces and safe the remaining species of rhino in the world.

The groups, the Bamumbu Cultural Dance Group, Ndungated Cultural Meeting and the Alou Cultural Dance Group are selected from villages adjacent to some key conservation areas, such as the proposed Tofala Hill Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mak-betchou Chimpanzee sanctuary.

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