A Harare business, Naklon Trading, has generously donated 17 two-plate gas stoves and cylinders, one for each of Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit’s scouts, as a gesture of appreciation for the important work they do in the day to day battle against poaching.
The donation, pledged last September at the annual VFAPU Golf Day, which is hosted by Africa Albida Tourism, and raised $26,300 for the unit, is expected to be delivered to the scouts in Victoria Falls early next month.
Naklon Trading director Craig Waugh said: “The work VFAPU is doing is phenomenal. We need to support them if our kids are going to see wildlife.”
The stoves would be used in the scouts’ homes, making their lives more comfortable, especially during power cuts, and they could also be used when they are on patrol in the bush, if necessary, Mr Waugh said.
Africa Albida Tourism chief executive Ross Kennedy said: “People often give money to VFAPU but in this particular case this is a donation to the 17 scouts, who are out in the field day and night 24/7. We wanted to support them and acknowledge the risks they take every day, with this gesture.”
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ZIMBABWE: Tee Off To Save Africa’s Wildlife
Africa Albida Tourism is calling on sponsors and participants to take part in the annual fundraising Golf Day, to ensure the survival of the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit.
Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) chief executive Ross Kennedy said: “It is evident from the worldwide news coverage of Cecil the lion that wildlife conservation and dealing with poaching remains critically important. It is a key aspect of our company’s philosophy and corporate social responsibility program.
“Poaching comes in many forms and it is vital that resources are raised to ensure thatthe incredible work the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit (VFAPU) does, which has seenan increase in wildlife numbers in the Victoria Falls area, can continue,” Mr Kennedy said.
“This includes giraffe, sable, zebra, all being seen back in and around the area between Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and the Zambezi National Park, and more and more guidesare now using the national park for game drives for clients,” hesaid.
“We understand the pressure and demands in this economy, but AAT covers the costs of the event, so every cent raised goes directly to VFAPU, and we urge individuals and corporates to support the day by participating,contributing or donating in some way.”
Up to 144 players, making up 36 teams, will take part in VFAPU Golf Day, one of the most enjoyable and best organised events on the golf fundraising calendar, which will also include lunch, entertainment, prizes and a charity auction.
VFAPU has arrested nearly 700 hardened poachers since it was established in 1999 bylocal safari operator and conservationist Charles Brightman and the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, the flagship property of the Africa Albida Tourism group.
So far, the unit, which works closely with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and the Zimbabwe Republic Police, has also removed more than 22000 wire snares from its operational area.
In addition, 179 mammals, including buffalo, kudu, eland and impala, injured by snares have been treated and released back into the wild, Mr Brightman said.
“The Cecil the lion incident was just one example of what VFAPU has been fighting against for many year snow,and we welcome the attention that this singular incident has brought to what has been going on for sometime.”
Two rhino a day, and one elephant every 15 minutes, are poached in Africa, with parts of Zimbabwe, such as Matusadona and Chizarira national parks, having lost more than 70per cent of their elephant population in the past ten years, Mr Brightman said.
The charity golf tournament, which raised a record $14,750 last year, is integral tothe survival of VFAPU, which relies on donations to cover its $6,000 a month operational costs,he said.
FAPU, which was established in an effort to fight the alarming levels of poaching,operates in a 50kmsq area around Victoria Falls, and has 17 scouts patrolling seven days a week.The unit tackles all forms of poaching, including wood, bush meat andivory.
Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) chief executive Ross Kennedy said: “It is evident from the worldwide news coverage of Cecil the lion that wildlife conservation and dealing with poaching remains critically important. It is a key aspect of our company’s philosophy and corporate social responsibility program.
“Poaching comes in many forms and it is vital that resources are raised to ensure thatthe incredible work the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit (VFAPU) does, which has seenan increase in wildlife numbers in the Victoria Falls area, can continue,” Mr Kennedy said.
“This includes giraffe, sable, zebra, all being seen back in and around the area between Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and the Zambezi National Park, and more and more guidesare now using the national park for game drives for clients,” hesaid.
“We understand the pressure and demands in this economy, but AAT covers the costs of the event, so every cent raised goes directly to VFAPU, and we urge individuals and corporates to support the day by participating,contributing or donating in some way.”
Up to 144 players, making up 36 teams, will take part in VFAPU Golf Day, one of the most enjoyable and best organised events on the golf fundraising calendar, which will also include lunch, entertainment, prizes and a charity auction.
VFAPU has arrested nearly 700 hardened poachers since it was established in 1999 bylocal safari operator and conservationist Charles Brightman and the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, the flagship property of the Africa Albida Tourism group.
So far, the unit, which works closely with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and the Zimbabwe Republic Police, has also removed more than 22000 wire snares from its operational area.
In addition, 179 mammals, including buffalo, kudu, eland and impala, injured by snares have been treated and released back into the wild, Mr Brightman said.
“The Cecil the lion incident was just one example of what VFAPU has been fighting against for many year snow,and we welcome the attention that this singular incident has brought to what has been going on for sometime.”
Two rhino a day, and one elephant every 15 minutes, are poached in Africa, with parts of Zimbabwe, such as Matusadona and Chizarira national parks, having lost more than 70per cent of their elephant population in the past ten years, Mr Brightman said.
The charity golf tournament, which raised a record $14,750 last year, is integral tothe survival of VFAPU, which relies on donations to cover its $6,000 a month operational costs,he said.
FAPU, which was established in an effort to fight the alarming levels of poaching,operates in a 50kmsq area around Victoria Falls, and has 17 scouts patrolling seven days a week.The unit tackles all forms of poaching, including wood, bush meat andivory.
ZIMBABWE: $30,000 Raised to Fight Poaching In Victoria Falls
THE war on poaching has been given a record $30,000 boost by a fundraising golf tournament, coordinated and sponsored by Africa Albida Tourism, which is more than double the amount raised at last year’s event.
A total of 132 players, making up 33 teams, teed off for charity at the 15th annual fundraising Golf Day for the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit (VFAPU) at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club, before a prize-giving function and auction.
The fundraising tournament, which took place on October 2, was won by Blair Taberer and Munya Mudyanadzo, with teams including the Zimbabwe Special Olympics golfers sponsored by Delta Airlines, and ‘The Cats’, who took the best dressed team prize in matching fluorescent-coloured cat masks and ties.
A silver cuff by renowned Zimbabwean jeweller Patrick Mavros, specially designed for the event went for $1,100 at the auction. In addition five cricket souvenirs signed by top international players, donated by SAVE: African Rhino Foundation, each fetched between $2,000 and $3,250 under the hammer.
Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) group chairman Dave Glynn said: “The Zimbabwean community never ceases to amaze me. The generosity and the level of support was outstanding on the day.
VFAPU has arrested nearly 700 hardened poachers since it was established in 1999 by Mr Brightman, a local safari operator and conservationist, and Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, AAT’s flagship property.
The unit, which works closely with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and the Zimbabwe Republic Police, has also removed more than 22 000 wire snares from its operational area.
In addition, 179 mammals, including buffalo, kudu, eland and impala, injured by snares have been treated and released back into the wild.
The unit is also supported by other tourism operators and members of the Victoria Falls community.
VFAPU, which was established in an effort to fight the alarming levels of poaching, operates in a 50kmsq area around Victoria Falls, and has 17 scouts patrolling seven days/nights a week. The unit tackles all forms of poaching, including wood, bush meat and ivory.
A total of 132 players, making up 33 teams, teed off for charity at the 15th annual fundraising Golf Day for the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit (VFAPU) at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club, before a prize-giving function and auction.
The fundraising tournament, which took place on October 2, was won by Blair Taberer and Munya Mudyanadzo, with teams including the Zimbabwe Special Olympics golfers sponsored by Delta Airlines, and ‘The Cats’, who took the best dressed team prize in matching fluorescent-coloured cat masks and ties.
A silver cuff by renowned Zimbabwean jeweller Patrick Mavros, specially designed for the event went for $1,100 at the auction. In addition five cricket souvenirs signed by top international players, donated by SAVE: African Rhino Foundation, each fetched between $2,000 and $3,250 under the hammer.
Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) group chairman Dave Glynn said: “The Zimbabwean community never ceases to amaze me. The generosity and the level of support was outstanding on the day.
VFAPU has arrested nearly 700 hardened poachers since it was established in 1999 by Mr Brightman, a local safari operator and conservationist, and Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, AAT’s flagship property.
The unit, which works closely with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and the Zimbabwe Republic Police, has also removed more than 22 000 wire snares from its operational area.
In addition, 179 mammals, including buffalo, kudu, eland and impala, injured by snares have been treated and released back into the wild.
The unit is also supported by other tourism operators and members of the Victoria Falls community.
VFAPU, which was established in an effort to fight the alarming levels of poaching, operates in a 50kmsq area around Victoria Falls, and has 17 scouts patrolling seven days/nights a week. The unit tackles all forms of poaching, including wood, bush meat and ivory.
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