Welcome to the New Year! As we step into 2025, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on our journey over the past few months—a time filled with challenges and triumphs.
Rise for the Herd Fundraiser
Our "Rise for the Herd" screening and auction fundraiser was dedicated to supporting Elephant Nature Park (ENP) after devastating floods. We’re thrilled to announce that we had a full house for Elephant Mother and our auction was a success. These funds are being used for the ongoing rebuilding at ENP.
In November, we visited Elephant Nature Park to survey the destruction and witness the beginning of the cleanup efforts. Progress was well underway, and the sanctuary is steadily being restored into a safe haven for elephants and all other creatures. We've included some images from our visit, and we couldn’t have achieved this without your incredible support—thank you!
Visit to The Jumbo Troops in India
In addition to our fundraising efforts, we traveled to India to visit our pet project, The Jumbo Troops, in West Bengal. During our visit:
We spent time with students at the Little Jumbo Learning Centers and provided them with educational supplies.
We met with the Forest Department in Siliguri to discuss changing elephant migration paths and strategies to mitigate human-elephant conflicts.
The Jumbo Troops have been tirelessly working on impactful campaigns, including:
"Brake for Wildlife" Campaign: Educating out-of-state truckers to prevent accidents involving elephants.
Hathibandhu Mela Festival: Supporting farmers in regions where humans and elephants coexist, fostering harmony and understanding.
Their efforts are transforming the landscape of human-elephant conflict in West Bengal, and we are honored to support their mission.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Together, we’re making a difference!
Melinda Pharr
The Elephant Initiative
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