megdean africa 2015 charity based campaign for wildlife vets
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• African Conservation Experience (ACE) aims to establish, maintain and support conservation projects in South Africa.
• ACE aspire to provide opportunities to experience conservation work whilst providing financial support and information to projects in South Africa.
• ACE have formed long-term relationships (20+ years) with renowned veterinary, protected reserve and wildlife rehabilitation centre staff for meaningful projects working for local communities.
• ACE also operate through responsible travel receiving World Travel Award nominations, are members of The Year Out and Adventure Travel Trade Association groups and support local initiatives including Children’s Eco Training and Harmony Flats Nature Reserve (Cape Town) groups in South Africa.
Why ACE? # 3794924
www.conservationafrica.net
About UsDean Philpot
Dean lives in Maidenhead and has always had a passion for the environment. During his childhood he always wanted to be a vet, now he has studied Marine & Freshwater Biology and Tropical Coastal Management he still desires to obtain practical veterinary skills. His drive comes from the desire to encourage people to recognise the importance of our environment.
Meghan Holmwood
Meg lives in Reading and has always had an inclination to work with animals. She is currently studying Animal Management at college with the aspiration to become a vet. Her enthusiasm for African conservation work is fuelled by her grandfathers work with Rhino and through watching nature documentaries.
The Big 5 – which could sadly be gone by 2050 !
The Projects – Overview
We will be joining vets for 6 weeks in the Limpopo province in the Northern-most part of South Africa.
The Projects – Placement 1Shimongwe African Wildlife Vets
Join the veterinary team at a number of conservation projects and on many large game reserves in the area. The veterinary experience provides exciting hands on work with a diverse range of species, and the opportunity to work with Africa’s most majestic wildlife.
1. Game reserve veterinary team 2. General medical work
3. Veterinary management at 2 breeding sites
The vet also operates a small clinic for domestic and livestock work, so we will also have the opportunity to gain insight into a rural South African veterinary clinic.
The Projects – Placement 2Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary Experience
Work with a wildlife vet in South Africa joining the day-to-day activities of experienced wildlife vets in the field, treating and handling wildlife.
1. Veterinary procedures in the field and in the clinic.
2. Work with game capture and relocation teams immobilising animals in the field using medicine and darts .
3. Translocation of animals – moving them to safer areas.
4. Medical work on sick and injured wildlife.
5. Disease control – making sure animals are healthy!
Our Campaign - Aims
1. To raise above and beyond the minimum to undertake the project, so we can literally write the veterinary practice a cheque to support their incredible work.
2. To make our cause public. We wish our cause to snowball starting locally, possibly nationally and beyond. We want the younger generation to realise the importance of our environment, and for local businesses to join us in our movement.
3. To form a “Meg Dean African Foundation”. Our greatest aspiration is to create a legacy in the form of resources for future veterinary students, volunteers and interns.
“Help Us Keep The Big 5 Alive!”
Our Campaign – The MoneyACE Placement costs:
The allocation of funds does vary from one project to the next but this chart gives you a good idea of the average allocation of the money that you pay us to arrange your placement. Because we are independent, we are unbiased and are able to support and promote projects that have the greatest need.
Any Donations we receive:
100% handed to the African Wildlife Vets**We will interview the vets and ask them where money would be best spent
Our Campaign – Events 1
Smaller Events
• Car boots• Competitions
• Attendance at local shows
• Your own events ???
Get Involved! The more help we have, the more we can do - together
Our Campaign – Events 2
Get Involved! The more help we have, the more we can do - together
Our Campaign – Merchandise
If you have an idea or products we would love to hear from you!
Prints:
Our Campaign – MerchandiseMuch more to follow…!
Handmade clay sculptures by MJE Art www.Facebook.com/MJEart
Our Campaign – How You Can Help
Do something simple…
1. Donate money - Every pound helps! 2. Donate items – For raffle or for a car boot! 3. Donate hand-made items 5. Come to our events 6. Share and promote our cause - the big one!!!
Our Campaign – How You Can HelpGet Involved…
1. Promote your business – help our cause and get your logo on all our material 2. Become a volunteer – Visit www.AfricaChampions.webs.com for more info
Or… Do something different!
Our Campaign – How You Can HelpNominate your family, friends, and colleagues! (http://imgur.com/6UiqGi7)
Our Campaign – What’s in it for you?• Amazing experience for your CV or
business charity commitments.
• Peace of mind knowing you are supporting African vets.
• A free copy of our report from our time in Africa with the vets.
• Free photos from Africa!
• The chance to win prizes in our competitions.
• Your name in our report and your photo on our campaign website and Twitter – Let’s make you and our campaign famous!
Thank you for your support Our Campaign: www.MegDeanAfrica2015.webs.comVolunteer Programme: www.AfricaChampions.webs.com
www.Facebook.com/MegDeanAfrica2015
www.Twitter.com/Africa2015@Africa2015 #MegDeanAfrica2015
www.gofundme.com/MegDeanAfrica2015
Get Involved - Email Us at: [email protected]