African Elephant Conservation

There is a strong correlation between the welfare of the African elephant and the economic status of local villages from where poachers come from. We propose implementing a barter system that would provide these poachers with a more sustainable source of income by employing them in t he field of elephant conservation. For further incentives, we would also help local villages become more self sufficient, increase their resources, and co-exist more peacefully with the native wildlife. Our goal is that this proposal lay the groundwork for a program that could be put in place by already existing organizations located in regions of Africa where elephant populations are most affected. You can find our petition at: https://www.change.org/petitions/u-s-....

By Julianne Maksym and Jessica Rodriguez

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  Nonprofits & Activism