Help Stop Rhino Poaching in Africa
It is estimated that since the turn of the previous century, the world has lost more than 99% of its rhino population, and that today (figure updated on 15th January 2024), only 24,431 of these majestic creatures survive. (See more details on poaching and species numbers at the World Animal Foundation's website.)
With China lifting the ban on imports in 2018 and the price of rhino horn valued in the Far East at around USD 130,000 per kg - more than double the price of gold and infinitely easier and cheaper to obtain - poaching is now rife and threatens the very survival of our rhino.
Team Kilimanjaro have been asked to serve as one of the 36 Conservation Ambassadors joining the Rhino Peak Challenge on 6th November 2021 in the Drakensberg, South Africa, and to reach out to our fellow climbers and nature lovers.
I know personally, and indeed train with, some of the courageous and honourable people directly involved in conservation and anti-poaching efforts. You may be absolutely assured that every Rand, Pound or Dollar you donate to this truly excellent cause will be incredibly effectively spent.
The situation is truly desperate. We urgently need your help to fund the conservation and anti-poaching efforts and reverse the current trend towards extinction. Nearly every day a rhino is callously and criminally slaughtered in Africa. This is totally preventable. TK wants to see this number brought down to zero.
Please give whatever you can to help this extremely valuable initiative and play your part in saving the lives of one of the rarest and most beautiful, magnificent and peaceful, large game animals left in existence.
The conservation work is based in South Africa, so donations will be charged in Rands and converted by your card issuer.
