CONSERVATION NEWS
Monthly Update from the Field - June 2017
Here's the latest monthly update from the field.
Anti-Poaching
After a couple of good meetings with Edwin Siwale about him becoming our new head ranger, we found out that talks have been going on between Conservation South Luangwa and him for some months now about him joining them. This was quite a disappointment as we felt we were very close to an agreement with him. Edwin still seems to be making up his mind. At the moment - at least for now - Charles Silomba is back as the head ranger. We are about to send in a team of scouts for patrolling.
We will start soon on finishing the showers for the ranger station.
Community Projects
- Sewing project
During the past weeks we met with Steven Zulu and Graph Evans a couple of times. They are of great value in order for this project to get started. Last week we have met with the women and men that are interested in getting trained. They all represent the different parts of the Nsefu district and are very grateful for the opportunity we are giving them. We have checked the building together with the plumber/electrician and we want him to start as soon as possible to do whatever is necessary to get the building ready.
Chabwera Community School
We have bought some school supplies (chalks, papers and pens) for Chabwera school and delivered it to them. They were very grateful for that, but cannot wait for the moment we will start building the classrooms (which is very necessary indeed).
Nsefu partners with Witch Creek Winery!
Witch Creek Winery is supporting Nsefu.org in its efforts to preserve the wildlife in Zambia. Read more!
Nsefu Wildlife is honored to be teaming up with Witch Creek Winery, San Diego County's oldest urban winery situated in beautiful Carlsbad, California, for a dedicated line of custom wines called Wild Wines. These wines will raise funds for wildlife preservation and protection in Africa.
The idea was conceived by ardent wildlife supporter Mayur Pavagadhi, the owner of Witch Creek Winery as well as several other popular Carlsbad restaurant and wine businesses. Upon reading an article about Nsefu Wildlife in the San Diego Union-Tribune, Mayur reached out to co-founder Coe Lewis about working together in raising much needed funds and awareness to tackle the crisis of poaching in Africa.
With the partnership between Witch Creek Winery and Nsefu Wildlife Conservation Foundation, customers will be introduced to our beautiful Wild Wines that help celebrate and protect beautiful animals in the wild. Each glass and each bottle purchased will directly help programs in Zambia where Nsefu Wildlife is on the ground working round the clock to save endangered species. Enjoy the beautiful wines dedicated to the protection of wildlife with Witch Creek Winery.
Find out more about Witch Creek Winery at: witchcreekwinery.com
Donate "Auction Items" for Sipping At Sunset
Help Nsefu.org and Lions, Tigers and Bears make this year's 2nd Annual Sipping At Sunset a stellar event by donating to our Silent Auction.
Help Nsefu.org and Lions, Tigers and Bears make this year's 2nd Annual Sipping At Sunset a stellar event by donating to our Silent Auction. All auction proceeds are split between Lions, Tigers and Bears and Nsefu.org.
North Park Festival of the Arts
We were at the 2017 North Park Festival of the Arts.
Thank you to all who stopped by our Nsefu Wildlife booth at the #North Park Arts Festival this past Saturday. Every single donation and every single purchase helps save elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes, and more! 100% of funds raised here in the U.S. goes right over to our Zambia operations to support our antipoaching rangers in the field. We are on the FRONTLINES in Africa fighting hard to save these animals. Thank you for the support and you can learn more about our work at www.NSEFU.org. P.S.....Join us for the Second Annual "Sipping at Sunset" event at Lions, Tigers & Bears on July 22nd. Go to our site to purchase your tix! THANK YOU FRIENDS...