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Protecting the Mountain Gorillas of Virunga
Over $25,000 Raised So Far For Appeal
Thank you on behalf of all us in Virunga for the money you have donated since we launched our appeal on 28th October for $88,694. As I write we have reached $25,108 - and we have never raised this much money so fast before!
We need to raise $88,694.00 by Thursday 25 November - that is 3 weeks from today - that will cover 2 months of costs during this unprecedented crisis in Virunga, Congo’s Gorilla Park.
The monies are needed for the following:
$21,594.00 - Rations for 177 Refugee Gorilla Rangers
We have 177 Rangers who have been forced to evacuate their posts in Virunga National Park as a direct result of the fighting. Rations cost $2/day per Ranger and include beans, rice, manioc flour, tomato, sugar, salt, coffee and salted fish. So the $21,594.00 total is for 177 Rangers for 61 days.
$61,000.00 - Support for Ranger Families at Camp in Goma
At present we have nearly 1,000 (it was 670 when we launched this appeal) people at the camp in Goma that was initially set up on 8 October after the fighting started. These are the wives of Gorilla Rangers and the children of Gorilla Rangers. We are providing food, clean water, sanitation and basic medical. It costs about $1/day per person - and we need provisions for at least 2 months, ie 61 days, which gives us the $61,000 total.
$6,100.00 - Medical Supplies for the Rangers
We must also provide for medical supplies for the 177 Rangers. These medical supplies will include treatments for malaria, fever, and diarrhea. The cost of these supplies is $100/day for all the Rangers. 61 days at $100/day gives us the $6,100.00 total.
Thank you for your comments, awareness-raising, Internet links, donations and continued support. We could not do this without your help.
Thank you also to Wildlife Conservation Society who has pledged $10,000 toward the crisis in Virunga.
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RECENT DONATIONS
- 16 May 2012Monthly Support
Unregistered Donor 50 $ - 16 May 2012Support Andre and the Gorilla Orphans
Unregistered Donor 10 $ - 16 May 2012Ranger Boots
Unregistered Donor 8 $ - 16 May 20122 x Ranger Boots
Unregistered Donor 16 $ - 16 May 20123 x Ranger Boots
Unregistered Donor 24 $ - 16 May 2012Support for Orphan Mountain Gorillas
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Unregistered Donor 32 $ - 16 May 20122 x Ranger Boots
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Unregistered Donor 40 $ - 16 May 2012 Multiple items
Unregistered Donor 70 $ - 16 May 2012Ranger Boots
Unregistered Donor 8 $ - 16 May 20125 x Ranger Boots
Unregistered Donor 40 $ - 16 May 20122 x Ranger Boots
Unregistered Donor 16 $ - 16 May 2012Ranger Boots
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Unregistered Donor 24 $ - 16 May 2012Open donation
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15 May 2012Protecting Park Area 215
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Marlene Z 45 $ - 15 May 2012 Multiple items
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Unregistered Donor 60 $ - 15 May 2012Open donation
Unregistered Donor 100 $ - 15 May 2012Protecting Park Area 137
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Lisa T 10 $ - 15 May 2012Widows Emergency Fund
Unregistered Donor 20 $ - 15 May 2012Open donation
Unregistered Donor 25 $ - 15 May 20122 x Widows Emergency Fund
Unregistered Donor 40 $ - 15 May 2012Widows Emergency Fund
Unregistered Donor 20 $ - 14 May 2012Widows Emergency Fund
Unregistered Donor 20 $ - 14 May 2012Monthly Support
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Lou W 25 $ - 14 May 2012Open donation
Lou W 25 $ -
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Michael A 100 $ - 14 May 2012Protecting Park Area 43
Unregistered Donor 25 $ - 14 May 2012Open donation
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Robert W 25 $ - 14 May 2012Protecting Park Area 69
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14 May 2012Support for Ranger Widows
Gary S 30 $ - 14 May 2012Widows Emergency Fund
Unregistered Donor 20 $ - 14 May 2012Monthly Support
Unregistered Donor 25 $ -
14 May 2012Widows Emergency Fund
Joseph M 20 $ - 14 May 20122 x Widows Emergency Fund
Unregistered Donor 40 $ - 14 May 2012Widows Emergency Fund
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- 16 May 2012Monthly Support
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News from Congo- Report: Congo mutineer forces 149 more boys, young men to fight - Los Angeles Times
- Thousands flee to Uganda as Congo hunts renegade commander - Chicago Tribune
- Vodacom May Lose Congo Shares as Court Orders June Sale - BusinessWeek
- Prosecutor: Congo suspects are guilty as charged - Fox News
- Group: Congo general recruiting children again - STLtoday.com
- ICC Prosecutors Say Congo Leaders Guilty of Village Massacre - AllAfrica.com
- Falconets off to Congo DR - Nigerian Tribune
- Congo Police Investigate Former PM for Corruption - Voice of America
- NEWSMAKER-Goodlace a calm hand for Implats tiller - Reuters
- Congo: Peacekeepers Wounded - New York Times
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3 Responses to “Over $25,000 Raised So Far For Appeal”
Great job guys. I know you’re busy and it’s chaotic over there but don’t give up. Were poised to help you from WildlifeDirect. I sent an email earlier today about this. Stay safe.
Reading the posts from this blog makes me very emotional and I wish there was more I could do to help.
You guys who are there, helping protect these magnificent creatures, are true hero’s.
Rangers and field team members, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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