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Dear Equator Net members,
WildlifeDirect funds for good field conservation projects
WildlifeDirect was established by Richard Leakey in response to the chronic under funding of conservation in
Individuals interested in supporting a project can donate directly to the cause through the website with the satisfaction of knowing that we do not deduct any overhead charges. This website creates communities – donors and concerned individuals can also interact directly with the person writing the blog. Hence the name, WildlifeDirect.
The model was tested in the DR Congo where we have raised 170,000 dollars through 3 blogs since January 2007. We currently have 17 blogs on our website in
We are now seeking to expand our network of partners and projects across
There are two ways that conservation projects can work with us
- Just blogging
- Blogging with fund raising.
Just blogging for information
Some well funded projects that do not necessarily need to raise funds, or that may not meet our criteria for raising funds at this time, may use our website to raise awareness and visibility. In such cases we encourage individuals on the front lines of conservation to simply maintain blogs on our website for free, this can provide a creative outlet for people, while also creating awareness and interest in conservation issues very quickly. We help to set up the blogs, advise partners on how to blog effectively, and we provide support in some cases to enable the person on the ground to send regular updates. The content of the diary is owned by the blogger him or herself and we have a disclaimer on the website to this effect.
Blogging for fund raising
There are many good projects that urgently need funds. We engage an organization (not individuals) in a contract, and allow them to blog and receive donations. For ease of management, we request that they identify items needed, and costs, and they must also open a bank account for these funds. The success of fund raising is largely dependent on the quality of the blog.
Who writes the blog?
Since it's a personal diary and an informal way of telling stories, anyone can do a blog, from a ranger, a field assistants, park managers and scientists. Indeed the most genuine voices are those from the field. We provide guidance on what makes a good blog and we also train any partners on how to upload their stories and photos. The process will soon be largely automated, however all projects need to be endorsed by WildlifeDirect before we sign anyone up. The blog belongs to the person writing it. WildlifeDirect takes no responsibility for the content. However we expect our bloggers to follow some simple rules.
Financial services for donation management
Donations are made online into the WildlifeDirect account in
Our Criteria for supporting projects
We only support good conservation projects that are protecting areas, species or contributing to conservation in a tangible way. These can be in protected areas, in community areas, and elsewhere. Any project that has been endorsed by a major conservation organization will automatically meet our criteria for selection. Also, our aim is to help those most in need, so we will give additional support where available to good projects in countries in conflict, or where funds are especially scarce. As we want to build African capacity in conservation, we especially encourage Africans to sign up with us.
- Conservation project with demonstrated tangible conservation outcomes
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- Organizational credibility
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- Commitment to maintaining regular updates (2 – 3 per week)
How to get started
Write an email expressing interest to Paula Kahumbu, Conservation Director, WildlifeDirect, paula@wildlifedirect.org
We will evaluate eligibility of the project. If eligible, further information is requested to set up the blog which takes only a few minutes. The entire process currently takes about 2 weeks depending on how quickly the applicant can provide information.
Visit WidlifeDirect.org to see how it works.
Best regards,
Elspeth
To post a comment to this message or see previous Equator Net contributions please visit www.equatornet.blogspot.com
Dear Equator Net members,
WildlifeDirect provides funds for conservation projects good
WildlifeDirect was created by Richard Leakey, in response to the chronic lack of funding for conservation in Africa, especially for protected areas. We are based in Nairobi, Kenya and registered as a charity in the United States and the United Kingdom. We raise money through the Internet by providing an easy mechanism for a community of people interested in making donations to conservation projects. To advertise and promote projects that we provide to the website for the conservationists can tell their stories through blogs online diaries or blogs on our site www.wildlifedirect.org. These voices are a compelling reason for visitors interested and support projects.
Those interested in supporting a project can make a donation directly to the question on the website with the satisfaction of knowing that we do not deduct business expenses. This site creates communities - the donors and the subjects may also interact directly with the person who writes the blog. Hence the name, WildlifeDirect.
Model was tested in DR Congo, where we raised 170,000 dollars to three blogs since January 2007. We currently have 17 blogs on our website at
Now we are seeking to expand our network of partners and projects across Africa, as in the world.
There are two ways that conservation projects can work with us:
- Just blogging
- Blogging with the fundraising.
Information our "Just blogging"
Some of the projects funded and which do not necessarily need to raise funds may use our website to awareness and visibility. In such cases, we encourage individuals to maintain blogs on our site for free, which can provide a creative outlet for people, while creating awareness and interest in conservation issues very quickly. We help set up blogs, advise partners on how to blog effectively, and we provide support in some cases to allow the person on the ground to send regular updates. The content of the newspaper is owned by the blogger himself or herself and we have a disclaimer of responsibility on the website for this purpose.
Information on "Blogging for fundraising "
There are many good projects that urgently need funding. We pledge an organization (not individuals) in a contract, and allow them to blog and receive gifts. For ease of management, we ask that they identify the necessary elements, and costs, and they must also open a bank account for these funds. Successful fundraising is largely dependent on the quality of the blog.
Who writes the blog?
As a personal journal and an informal way of telling stories, everyone can make a blog, a store, a field assistant, park managers and scientists . Indeed, the most authentic voices are those of the field. We provide advice on what makes a good blog We also train prospective partners on how to upload their stories and photos. The process will soon be largely automated, but all projects must be approved by WildlifeDirect before hiring anyone. The blog belongs to the person who wrote it. WildlifeDirect takes no responsibility for the content. However, we expect our bloggers to follow a few simple rules.
financial management services for donation
Donations are made online in the WildlifeDirect account in the U.S. or the United Kingdom - both registered charities are bound by the laws of the United States and the United Kingdom. We provide financial remittances account for projects in remote areas. Blogging as a means of fundraising can be very effective - the Gorilla blog written by rangers in DR Congo this year has raised important funds to support the rangers on the ground in the form of salary supplements, purchase uniforms, rations and other essentials items, as well as training.
Our criteria for supporting projects
We do not support many conservation projects that are protection zones, or by contributing to species conservation in a tangible way. These may be in protected areas, community spaces, and elsewhere. Any project which was approved by a large conservation organization automatically meet our selection criteria. Also, our goal is to help those who need it most, which will give us additional support if necessary to good projects in countries in conflict, or when funds are especially scarce. As we want to build African capacity in conservation, we especially encourage Africans to sign with us.
Our eligibility criteria
- Conservation Project which have demonstrated conservation of tangible
- Demonstrated need funds
- organization's credibility
- competence and equipment to maintain blogs
- Commitment to maintain regular updates (2-3 per week)
Getting Started
Email expressions of interest Paula Kahumbu, Conservation Director, WildlifeDirect, paula @ wildlifedirect.org
We will assess the eligibility of the project. If eligible, additional information is asked to create a blog that only takes a few minutes. The entire process takes approximately two weeks depending on the speed with which the applicant can provide information. Visit
WidlifeDirect.org to see how it works.
Sincerely,
Elspeth
To post a comment to this message or see the Equator Net contributions veuillez visiter www.equatornet.blogspot.com foregoing
Dear members of the Equator Net
WildlifeDirect funds for good projects in the field of conservation
WildlifeDirect
was created by Richard Leakey in response to chronic under-funding of conservation in Africa, particularly in protected areas. We are based in
People interested in supporting a project can donate directly to the cause through
The model was tested in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where we raised $ 170,000 to 3 posts from January 2007. We currently have 17 blogs on our website in the Congo and Kenya.
We are now looking to expand our network of partners and projects across Africa, and indeed the world.
There are two ways that conservation projects can work with us
- just blogging
- Blogging with fundraising.
just blogging for information
Some projects funded so we do not have to raise funds, or may not meet our criteria for fundraising at this time Use our website to increase awareness and visibility. In these cases, we encourage people on the front lines of conservation to simply maintain blogs on our site for free, this can provide a creative outlet for people, while raising awareness and interest in conservation issues very quickly. We help to create blogs, advise partners on how to blog effectively, and in some cases support for the person on the ground to send regular updates. The content of
Blogging for fundraising
There are many good projects that need funds urgently. We engage an organization (not individuals) in a contract, and allow them to blog and receive donations.
Who writes the blog?
Since it is a personal diary and an informal storytelling, anyone can make a blog, a ranger, a field assistant, park managers and scientists. In fact, the most genuine are the voices from the field. Offer guidance on what makes a good blog and also to train partners on how to upload your stories and photos. The process will soon be largely automated, but all projects must be approved by WildlifeDirect before signing anyone. The blog belongs to the person in writing. WildlifeDirect is not responsible for the content. But expect the bloggers to follow some simple rules.
blogs on WildlifeDirect benefits from any another free blogging service
Our website has become the first point of contact for global conservation community in question as well as
Financial Services to manage the donation
Donations are made online in the U.S. account WildlifeDirect or the UK - both are beneficial registered bound by U.S. law and the United Kingdom. We provide financial services to transfer funds to accounts of projects in remote regions. Blogs
Our criteria for supporting projects
We only support good conservation projects that are protecting areas, species or contribute to the conservation of tangible way. These can be in protected areas, community areas, and elsewhere. Any project that has been endorsed by a leading conservation organization automatically meet our selection criteria. In addition, our goal is to help those most in need, so we will give additional support to the availability of good projects in countries in conflict, or where funds are especially scarce.
Our eligibility criteria
- Conservation Project demonstrated tangible conservation results
- Demonstrated the need for funds
- Organizational Credibility Competition and equipment to maintain blogs
- commitment to maintain regular updates (2 - 3 per week)
Getting Started Write an email
expressing interest to Paula Kahumbu, Conservation Director, WildlifeDirect, paula@wildlifedirect.org
We will evaluate the eligibility of the project. If eligible, more information is required to establish a blog that takes only minutes. The whole process now takes about 2 weeks, depending on the speed with which the applicant can provide information. Visit
WildlifeDirect.org to see how it works.
Best regards,
Elspeth
To add a comment to this message or see previous Equator Net message visit www.equatornet.blogspot.com
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