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Worldwide, less than twenty-thousand wild rhinos remain. 83% of this frighteningly small
number can be found in South Africa. Worryingly the number of rhinos illegally poached per
year in South Africa has increased dramatically from 333 in 2010 to an estimated 1000 in 2013.
That equates to about three rhinos per day. The reason for these deaths is that there
is a widespread belief in the Far East that rhinos horn has medical benefits.
Our mantra, Conservation through Education highlights the need to educate the younger
generations of Far Eastern countries about the consequences of rhino poaching, as well
as disputing the myths around the healing properties of its horn. The two main steps
towards this goal are presentations, which will be made to the young people as well as
activity packs which can be sent across the whole globe.
These presentations will aim not only to inform, but also shock people about the truth about
the current poaching situation. A key part of these presentations will be factual evidence,
and also statistics. We will also engage the young people through our interactive study
packs. These packs will consist of posters to be displayed around schools, classroom
activities and a short DVD incorporating an educational cartoon relating to the unjust
and unlawful poaching of rhinos for their horns.
The purpose of these packs will be to question the medicinal reliance upon rhino horn an
unfounded cultural ideology, and to increase the awareness of modern and effective alternatives.
As the late Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa and world renowned inspiration
once said: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"
We strongly believe that educating the Far East will reduce demand for rhino horn, and
in turn stop poaching and prevent the extinction of the rhino.
Conservation through Education! We can save the rhino.