Nov 12 2008
Decreased Funds for Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya
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It appears that the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya is struggling with funds to upkeep the reserve and protect wildlife from poachers. You can hear the “Urgent Appeal” of the Mara Triangle (the North-Western part of the Masai Mara Game Reserve) online in their blog on WildlifeDirect. WildlifeDirect is a non-profit organization that seeks to raise funds for conservation efforts in Africa, Asia, and South America. Dr. Richard Leakey, Chairman of WildlifeDirect, hopes to reach people all around the world via the Web among other media outlets, in order to inform people about the issues concerning the continued protection of endangered wildlife and habitat conservation. Donations to WildlifeDirect help towards funding a range of field costs from ranger boots to gas for patrol vehicles to veterinary equipment.
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You can also visit the Mara Triangle’s Web site here to learn more about Masai Mara and the Mara Triangle in partnership with the Mara Conservancy. In this site, you can donate to fund the Masai Mara’s patrol rangers. Watch videos posted by Joseph Kimojino, the head of tourism and anti-animal harassment for the Mara Conservancy (seen blogging in the YouTube video above), on Vimeo.
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Open donations are also welcome at WildlifeDirect or you can find pages on their site where there are funds being raised for specific necessities for certain locations. In addition, WildlifeDirect provides other blogs (bloglist) from other countries around the world that are working towards preserving endangered wildlife, ending illegal wildlife trafficking, and protecting wildlife habitats.
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You can choose how much you want to donate and to whom you want to help. Even five dollars would help to fuel the conservation efforts happening all around the world. Just imagine, you can be thousands of miles away from the actual place in need of funds and you can still help with a few clicks from your computer. If you’ve never made an online donation using PayPal, it’s easy and secure. Learn about PayPal here, or you can also donate to WildlifeDirect through Network for Good by clicking here. Find out more on Network for Good on their Wikipedia page. If you’re new to making online donations, keep in mind these general safety tips. Please get started so that places in need can get a helpful hand.
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