Supporting Wildlife Communities
Conservation is as much about people as it is about wildlife. This initiative supports vulnerable communities living next to game reserves by helping with food security, basic infrastructure and practical community needs.
Working together to show that conservation cares
As lockdown and poverty placed serious pressure on rural communities adjacent to game reserves, Project Rhino and partners pooled resources and efforts to help repair infrastructure, restore water, feed families and support wildlife communities across South Africa.
Working in partnership with game reserves, the primary food support is a certified nutritional porridge that is pre-cooked, flavoured and ready to eat with water or milk. It is included in food parcels or distributed with community leaders to ensure it reaches families most in need.
Practical help for communities next to protected areas
The project focuses on immediate needs that help families while also strengthening long-term relationships between conservation areas and neighbouring communities.
Feed Families
R1 can put a meal in the hands of a community member affected by hardship, providing a cost-effective source of essential vitamins and minerals.
Restore Water
Funds can help repair water wells, pipes and basic water infrastructure where essential systems are neglected or no longer functioning.
Repair Infrastructure
Support can help repair community infrastructure such as school roofs, water tanks and other basic needs that are often taken for granted elsewhere.
These are desperate communities. You can help.
Funds are needed to repair roofs, install water tanks and feed families. Donations can be directed to food, water or roof repairs by using your name and the relevant reference.
Support wildlife communities today.
Helping neighbouring communities helps protect the future of conservation and builds stronger relationships between people, wildlife areas and game reserves.