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Rhino Conservation Botswana, PO Box HA26 HAK, Maun, Botswana
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To improve community health and income we are working with locals to establish food gardens in three Okavango villages. The main crops are tomatoes, peppers and chillis, which are sold locally and are also used to supplement household consumption. There have, unfortunately, been problems at two sites with pests and fungus, but we are all learning what works in this harsh environment. Key to production has been the erection of shade nets and also correct soil preparation, with worm compost that is produced on site. .
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In consultation with the local communities in the Okavango Delta, early education and nutrition were identified as priority needs. The two go hand-in-hand as only a healthy child can focus and learn. In response, we set up playgroups in three villages, with over 120 children now enrolled across these groups. The groups are run by our community mobilisers - locals from the villages who are employed by RCB. The community mobilisers have been trained in literacy, first aid, environmental education and in creative ways of making toys for the pre-schoolers. The children, who range between 3 and 5 years old, are fed a nutritious meal daily and are taught a pre-school curriculum, which includes lessons on their natural environment.
We are growing healthy future community leaders, who see the benefit and worth in conserving their local environment and wildlife, that also call the Okavango Delta home. .
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As part of RCB’s commitment to working closely with local communities in the Okavango Delta, children at five primary schools are now enjoying weekly lessons about nature and conservation. The schools involved are also benefiting from beautiful educational materials that we have published, such as rhino colouring in books and an action-packed kids activity book. By educating youth about the benefits of conserving Botswana’s natural heritage, we hope to inspire a generation of conservation leaders who strive to protect their wildlife and natural habitats, as well as being inspired to work with RCB and our partners to save the iconic rhino species from extinction. .
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The communities living next to rhinos are our first line of defence against rhino poaching, and that is one of the many reasons why we are working so closely with our local communities in the Okavango Delta. Over the years we have built trusting relationships and engaged with these communities to understand their needs and motivations. We aim to provide incentives for wildlife stewardship and also to instil pride in Botswana’s wildlife heritage. They are our eyes and ears on the ground and without their assistance we will never win the fight against poaching.
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STATEMENT: BOTSWANA RHINO POACHING 🦏
The last two weeks have been devastating for RCB and our partners, as two more rhinos have been poached in the perceived safer zones of the Okavango Delta, bringing to 9 the total number of rhinos poached since April this year. We are alarmed, to say the least, by the ability of these professional poachers to penetrate so far into Botswana and to specifically target our recovering rhino populations. As with many other rhino populations in southern Africa, this poaching appears to be well supported by professional criminal syndicates and the poachers themselves are hardened and expert hunters.
We are committed to assisting the Botswana Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) and the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) with a rapid response to the escalating poaching situation. .
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Visit RCB’s Facebook page or copy the link below for the full press release issued by the Botswana Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism: http://tiny.cc/bfvaez . .
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Last month our #WomenForRhinos received a BIG order for Shweshwe shopping bags and it was with pride that they recently informed us that the order is ready for delivery. These bags are not only a bright fashion statement they are also helping these women uplift themselves and their communities. And as an added bonus they reduce the use of plastic for shopping too!
RCB’s #WomenForRhinos initiative aims to empower local women to develop new sources of income to support their communities. Working closely with women in three communities across the Okavango Delta, we are now providing training in artisanal crafting skills and in small business management, as well as assisting the women to market their crafts. The women make a range of beautifully crafted Shweshwe shopping bags to replace the usual plastic bags, as well as grass baskets and beaded food covers.
To place local orders (Botswana) for our #WomenForRhinos crafts please contact us on info@rhinoconservationbotswana.com

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At RCB, it is our profound belief that people living near rhinos need to be active participants in rhino conservation. Our on-going work to relocate rhinos and grow their populations will only relieve their threat of extinction if there is buy-in from the surrounding communities and that is why we work closely with a number of villages situated within the Okavango Delta. Together, we have designed interventions that will best meet the goals of RCB and the needs of the people.
The two main focal areas of our community work are:
1. Improved early childhood development; and
2. Improved livelihoods through sustainable income streams.
Over the course of the next two weeks we will introduce you to our community-based work, and to the incredible men and women who are driving these projects, as well as showcasing the beautiful craft work coming out of our local #WomenforRhinos group.
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A brilliant WWF campaign, "Population by pixel", has resurfaced recently. It shows 22 pictures of endangered animals, each composed of as many pixels as there were animals still alive in that particular species, when the campaign was launched. Sadly, for many of the species depicted, there would now be even fewer pixels if the campaign was to be remade today. The images are sobering, and of course the black rhino image hits very close to home... Copy the link to read more about the campaign and to view more of the images: http://tiny.cc/xn1vdz ————————————————-
Repost from @cites using @RepostRegramApp - Do you find the pictures too fuzzy? They are composed of as many pixels as the numbers of individuals of these #species left in the wild! bit.do/fa9of #wildlife #EndangeredSpecies #RacingExtinction

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