1. WWF SA launches September action month for rhinos. Get ready to take a stand and to make some noise! On 22 September, Rhino Day, WWF calls on all concerned citizens of the world to dust off their vuvuzelas, toot their horns and make as much noise as possible, at 1pm, as a symbolic act to send a powerful message to leaders that the time to take serious and effective action against rhino poaching is now.
2. WWF has a new, dedicated rhino campaign to tackle the alarming increase of poaching of wild Rhinos. WWF co-founded TRAFFIC – the global organisation that works specifically to prevent the illegal trade of such things as Rhino parts. To make a donation visit their website.
3. At the Lead SA rhino poaching summit in August 2010, a resolution was taken to look at urgent interventions. The summit resolved to set up a committee to tackle the rhino poaching problem.
4. Jacaranda 94.2 takes aim at poachers with a 12 hour telethon to be held on Friday 10 September to raise funds towards rhino protection.
5. An anti-poaching ranger training program is now offered at SanWild Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary.
6. Call the Rhino Poaching Hotline: 082 404 2128 of the Endangered Wildlife Trust. To donate click here.
7. Show your support by going to this website where you can offer donations for rhino conservation, learn more about saving rhinos and share this information with others.
8. Mission rhino is offering a reward of R25 000 to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of rhino poachers.
9. Make a donation to Stop Rhino Poaching.
10. The Wildlife Society of South Africa proposes to raise funds and awareness to help curb the current illegal rhino hunting. Make a donation by SMSing “Rhino” to 40706.
