helping out at the sharp end

Rhino Recovery

Meet HOPE, the mascot and logo of RHINO RECOVERY, a fundraising group set up in 1998 to help tackle the problems faced by the world's remaining populations of rhino. So what does she stand for?

RHINO RECOVERY's chief goal is to help keep rhinos in the wild, where they belong. Here's how.

RHINO RECOVERY concerns itself ONLY with fundraising, NOT campaigning, and the funds raised are used EXCLUSIVELY for the purchase and provision of EQUIPMENT. Ownership is retained where possible, thus enabling us to control, in principle, the manner and location in which our equipment is used. Funds raised are available to rhino projects in both Africa and Asia.

If you're looking for inspiration, please take a quick look at the "CyclEclipse 2001" project in the .pdf file on this website - just one of the fundraising efforts we've organized, the proceeds from which were split between two projects in Zimbabwe. Hard work to organize but it ended up being terrific fun and raised lots of money.

All the funds required to run the administration of RHINO RECOVERY on a day-to-day basis are obtained ENTIRELY from private (ethically-screened) sources, assuring the public that 100% of the money they raise and donate goes DIRECTLY to rhino projects, with NOTHING deducted. This is our "100% PLEDGE".

All those working for RHINO RECOVERY do so as VOLUNTEERS (unless a 'private' sponsor wishes otherwise in future and funds one or more positions) with the emphasis being to encourage the public to raise money through local events, so involving maximum numbers of people.

Within sensible constraints, those raising funds are able to choose how and where their money is spent. If requested, RHINO RECOVERY will supply ideas and basic fundraising and promotional materials (eg for 'one-off' events). We have a limited number of full (ish)-size inflatable rhinos available if you have a bright idea how one could be used to raise funds.

People living in rhino range-states will be encouraged, on a generous Fair Trade basis, to produce items for sale by RHINO RECOVERY. However, exceptional circumstances aside, these profits will be used to support rhinos, not those local communities producing the items.

So, if you like the concept and relish the challenge of being involved with an ethically-minded group, shake a leg and get in touch. Simply e-mail me at nic@rhinorecovery.org.uk with your thoughts and ideas.

Remember, RHINO RECOVERY is about YOU, and how YOU can help the RHINO.

Get involved. Get in touch. Many thanks!

Rhinos in Danger

Rhinos are endangered mainly because they are hunted by poachers for their horns which are used in asian medicine and for ornament. Loss of natural habitat is also an issue. The five species of endangered rhinoceros throughout the world are listed below. Click on the headings for more information on them from Wikipedia.

• White Rhinoceros
• Sumatran Rhinoceros
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• Black Rhinoceros
• Asian (or Indian) Rhinoceros
• Javan Rhinoceros