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Patron (R250 000 +)

	Anglo American Chairman's Fund The Anglo American Chairman’s Fund is a dedicated instrument through which Anglo American Group companies channel their social investment giving in South Africa. The Fund supports a number of projects across several Programmes in the EWT and is one of the longest standing supporters of the Trust.
	Future Publishing Future Publishing supports the EWT through printing of the Vision annual, the joint NGO magazine Environment – people and conservation in Africa, and projects that require specific design skills.
	Howard G. Buffett Foundation The HGBF with the Nature Conservation Trust are the generous sponsors of the Jubatus Cheetah Project. This project involves researches on the ecological factors affecting cheetahs in metapopulation reserves around South Africa, in addition to predator-prey relationships on small fenced reserves. The HGBF is also the sole sponsor of the important initiated Carnivore Census Project in the Limpopo Valley. This project will provide the first ever population estaimtes for a range of carnivores in the region.
	Jaguar Land Rover South Africa Land Rover South Africa has provided the Venetia Limpopo Wild Dog Project with a Land Rover Defender Td5 in addition to a number of years of financial support to cover the running costs of the project. This core support has driven the project from its inception. Land Rover emphasised and strengthened their long-term commitment to Wild Dog Conservation when they pledged a project vehicle to the EWT KZN Wild Dog Project in early 2006 and continue to do so.
	Johannesburg Zoo The EWT's head office is situated on the grounds of the Johannesburg Zoo and the two organisations co-operate closely on several conservation issues.
	Lesoba Difference For more than 15 years Lesoba Difference advertising agency has supported the Endangered Wildlife Trust as a pro bono client with creative fundraising and marketing input.
	Mazda Wildlife Fund  The Mazda Wildlife Fund has supported conservation in South Africa for many years by providing vehicles to projects. The Mazda Wildlife Fund supports the work done by the Birds of Prey Programme through supplying the essential vehicles for three projects. The Algoa Raptor Project, the Kalahari Raptor Project and the Lowveld Large Bird Project are dependent on these vehicles to continue raptor conservation work. The Mazda Wildlife Fund with the Conservation Leadership Group was the overall winner of the 2004/5 American Chamber of Commmerce's Star of Africa. The Mazda Wildlife Fund sponsors the CLG's Mazda Double Cab, 2.5 Turbo Diesel Bakkie.
	National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund  Sponsor of the KZN and Mpumalanga Biodiversity Environmental Education Programme (BEEP), Riverine Rabbit Programme, Threatened Grassland Species Programme and core Governance and Advocacy.
	Rand Merchant Bank Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) is the investment banking arm of FirstRand, one of South Africa’s largest JSE-listed financial services groups. They are a Corporate Patron of the EWT, securing their place as one of our most committed corporates that support Programmes.
	Sasol Sasol is involved in numerous environmental and conservation projects in South Africa and has integrated the concept and pursuit of sustainable development into its business values. Sasol Sponsors research looking at spatial and feeding ecology of cheetahs in small fenced reserves and to determine the availability of habitat for cheetahs in South Africa. The company has made it possible for the EWT's Vulture Study Group, under the Birds of Prey Programme, to carry out large-scale conservation activities for several years. As such Sasol is an invaluable partner.
	TBWA \ Hunt Lascaris TBWA\Hunt Lascaris has taken on The Endangered Wildlife Trust as a pro bono client and creates advertising campaigns that help build the EWT brand.
The Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation	The Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation provides support for a wide range of conservation initiatives internationally. It also supports the EWT’s Conservation Leadership Programme and the Healthy Rivers Programme.
	The Hans Hoheisen Charitable Trust Hans Hoheisen, who died on the 8th of July 2003, was widely acclaimed for his commitment to conservation in this country. He has been recognised for his wisdom and generosity towards the protection and perpetuation of seriously endangered and threatened wildlife, not only in South Africa, but in many other countries as well.

Ground Breaker (R100 000+)

	Afrox The EWT’s Conservation Leadership Group is proud to have Afrox as one of its sponsors. Afrox has committed to the Group’s Conservation Training Programme since 2007, and their valuable support is making a difference to the training of ‘Tomorrow's Leaders Today’.
	Barloworld Barloworld is a global industrial brand management company that represents many of the world’s leading brands. Barloworld is one of the first Corporate Patron supporters of the EWT, securing their place as one of our most committed and consistent supporters
	Southern Africa Direct Southern Africa Direct is a lifestyle and culture TV channel broadcast on Sky 270 in the UK and worldwide on the web. The channel provides authentic and engaging content for anyone interested in visiting or engaging with the region of South Africa. The channel flights the EWT TV adverts pro bono to assist us with awareness to a different audience.

Custodian (R50 000- R99 999)

	P G Bison P G Bison supports the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Eastern Cape Crane project.
	Engen Engen is an Africa-based energy company focusing on the downstream refined petroleum products market and related businesses. The company’s core functions are the refining of crude oil, the marketing of our primary refined petroleum products and the provision of convenience services via our extensive retail network.

Explorer(R2 500 - R49 999)

	Afrivet Afrivet supports the Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Programme.
	And Beyond (formally Conservation Corporation Africa) And Beyond is a lodge management company and tour operator which is committed to providing world class safari experiences in Africa for caring travellers. They support the EWT through donations in kind and are supporting Programmes.
	Browns of Rivonia Restaurant Once a rambling old farmhouse, Browns is a Johannesburg landmark. Situated in the heart of Rivonia, the restaurant boasts one of the finest wine cellars in the country. They support the EWT through donating a % of sales on selected fish dishes on the menu.
	Canopy Tours Canopy Tours provides an exciting experience at three unique locations around the country, which involve sliding from one high level forest platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to thirty metres above the forest floor.
	Discovery Initiatives Discovery Initiatives, a UK based specialist nature travel company, offering high quality escorted small group tours and tailormade adventures in South Africa and across the globe.
	EcoTraining EcoTraining runs courses about the ecology of Africa, animal behaviour, tracking, birding, botany, astronomy, bush skills, ecotourism and more.
	Hollard Insurance Hollard Insurance supports the EWT at the Corporate Explorer level.
	Information Security Architects ISA is a long standing Corporate Explorer who supply donations in kind and, together with their technology partner F-Secure, protect their computer resources from viruses and other malicious code. ISA is one of the continents leading IT and Information Security Solution Providers.
	Investec Bank Investec is an international, specialist banking group that provides a diverse range of financial products and services to a select client base.
	Mutual and Federal Mutual and Federal are a long standing Corporate Explorer Sponsor.
	Project Plus Project Plus collects used ink catridges from corporates and the EWT receives a percentage from the sale of the recycled cartridges.
	Pulse Africa Pulse Africa is a Corporate Explorer sponsor.
	RS Components is the market leader in high service level distribution of electrical, electronic, mechanical and industrial products as well as tools. RS Components support the EWT at an Explorer level but also generously support our special events and donate products for use in the field.
	Safari Brothers TOURS – TRANSFERS – EXPEDITIONS throughout the sub continent. They have experienced staff and modern dependable vehicles, from 5 – 60- Seater vehicles, with selected vehicles equipped with hydraulic lifts and securing runners and straps for physically challenged clients. Safari Brothers are proud to be a supporter of the EWT.
	The City Lodge Hotels City lodge is a household name in the Southern African market and a supported of the EWT at the Explorer level of Corporate Membership.
	The GardenShop provides the EWT with plants, seeds and other garden accessories for functions.  Materials for our indigenous nursery, completed in September 2009, were also sponsored in part by GardenShop.
	Helter Skelter Helter Skelter is a tight knit company where service delivery is the key focus. The company that looks outside the box to get your message across. The service includes in-store promotions, field marketing and merchandising, planning and management of events and conferences, product launches, sourcing of all promotional and corporate goods and clothing.  Helter Skelter is proud to be an EWT sponsor.
	Trans Africa SafarisEstablished in 1918, Trans Africa Safaris is one of the oldest wholesale inbound tour operators in Southern Africa. Based in Cape Town, they specialize in tailor-made tours within South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia & Namibia and can provide full destination management support within the region.
	Thompsons Africa Thompsons Africa are a Destination Management Company and Travel Specialists to Southern Africa, offering customized holiday packages, fully guided overland tours, day tours and adventure tours in: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius and the Seychelles. Trans Africa Safaris
	Virgo Storage Virgo Storage is a small company providing various services, the most popular one is the Airport Meet and Greet service. They meet you at the airport and take your car to the storage yard and return it “washed and vacuumed” when you return saving you time and money.
	The mission  of IPN (Innovative Wildlife Protection Network) is to foster education, expand knowledge, using multi-disciplinary approaches, for the purpose of understanding, managing, and conserving Wildlife and the Environment . The primary goal of our research and extension program is to develop and communicate the knowledge necessary for enhancing the conservation and management of the wildlife and their habitats for the great aesthetic, ecological and recreational values.

Donations in kind (R2 500 + in value)

	Briza Publications Briza Publications is a small, independent publishing house based in Gauteng, who supports the EWT with donations in kind in the way of field books for the field staff of the Conservation Leadership Group.
	City Power supported the EWT donating a ‘Power Box’ for its Conservation Week activities in October 2009, a significant cost saving for the EWT.
	Clarins Institute SA Clarins South Africa is a beauty treatment company who supports the EWT as an Explorer member through 'gifts in kind' to help with fundraising events
	Crabtree & Evelyn For over 35 years, Crabtree & Evelyn has been a trusted source of premium natural skin care products. Crabtree & Evelyn donate products used for prizes at EWT fundraising events.
	DHL Express DHL is the global market leader in international express, overland transport and air freight. They assist the EWT’s Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Programme by transporting various wildlife samples pro bono.
	Formax Formax supports the EWT by providing a large amount of our corporate stationery at no cost.
	First Ascent are a well established and leading South African manufacturer of outdoor gear. They have generously provided each of our Rural Eco-Warriors with branded clothing and partnering with the EWT in an E-shop initiative,
	Freedom Hill "My dream for Freedom Hill is to build a brand that is synonomous with quality, intergrity and good value. We are creating a legacy for our children and all who come after us." - Francis Klomp
	Haut Espoir Wine Farm Haut Espoir "High Hope" is a small wine farm nestled in the picturesque mountains in the Franschhoek valley. The farm is a member of the Biodiversity Wine Initiative and supports the EWT with 'Donations in Kind' for events.
	I Q Business Group The IQ Business Group, an international management consulting organisation, has proudly supported the EWT for a number of years by contributing financially towards the Annual Bush Banquet. IQ has also  assisted the EWT through the donation of services for the building and implementation of a SharePoint portal and HR System.
	Mineral Water Man The Mineral Water Man is a provider of branded mineral water to the corporate and hospitality sector. Sales of EWT branded water benefits the work of the EWT.
	New Horizons New Horizons contributes significantly to building EWT staff capacity. Each year they offer their full spectrum of training courses to EWT staff at no cost.
	Orient Express Safaris Orient Express Safaris is a Corporate Explorer sponsor.
	Office Plant Office Plant is a corporate sponsor and assists with donations in kind.
	Outdoor Warehouse Southern Africa's Biggest Outdoor Equipment and Outdoorwear Warehouse! We have the widest range of well-priced products in Africa, you can pick and choose from top local and international brands, all under one roof. Outdoor Warehouse really is for every adventure!
	Protea Hotels very generously sponsor EWT fieldworkers with accomodation when they are required to work away from their base locations.
	Psaros Communications Psaros is a leader in business communication, training courses and conferences and through the donation of free management training is an Explorer Corporate sponsor of the EWT.
	Scan Displays Scan Display Solutions is a specialist provider of display, exhibition and presentation products who had sponsored display stands for the EWT to use at events and farmer days for educational and marketing purposes. Visit www.scandisplays.co.za.
	Senqu River and Outdoor Wear Senqu Outdoor clothing are proud sponsors of the Crane Conservation Teams corporate clothing. visit www.senqu.co.za for more information
	Siyanqoba Seminars Siyanqoba Seminars donates more than R20 000 worth of training to the Endangered Wildlife Trust each year building the capacity of our administrative and Programme staff.
	Struik Publishers Struik Publishers are Explorer Corporate Members and have assisted in 'Donations in kind' with various book hampers to assist the EWT in Fundraising.
	Tinga Private Game Reserve, Legends Lodge Tinga Private Game Lodge is situated on the banks of the Sabie River, in the prime game-viewing area of the Kruger National Park, where guests can view the wildlife on safaris or bush walks, whilst accompanied by SANParks-accredited guides. Tinga Lodge has supported the EWT with Donations in Kind of prizes for the Kruger National Park Photographic Census run by the Carnivore Conservation Group, and sponsorship of the Large Bird identification booklet produced in 2008.

SUPPORTER NEWS

Jungle Mini Energy Bars

Jungle Mini Energy Bars is supporting the Endangered Wildlife Trust through an endangered species competition for kids!  From 1 March to 30 June, children need to collect 18 endangered animal stickers in Jungle Mini Energy Bars and place them on their allocated spots on Jungle posters at their schools.  Jungle Energy Bars will be donating R50 000 to the Endangered Wildlife Trust. 

Lindt Gold Bunny saving the Riverine Rabbit

This Easter, Lindt will be donating R250 000 to the EWT’s Riverine Rabbit project to assist in our efforts to save the Critically Endangered Riverine Rabbit.  Treat yourself to a Lindt Gold Bunny and SMS the barcode to 33155.

Wild Dog Defenders – Land Rover Defender Trophy

In February the EWT’s Carnivore Conservation Group took part in the Land Rover Defender Trophy in the breathtaking area of Venda in Northern Limpopo.  Land Rover has been supporting Wild Dog conservation for over a decade and the EWT was thrilled to be invited on the experience to raise awareness and funds for the urgent conservation of South Africa’s rarest carnivore, the African Wild Dog.  A big thank you to Land Rover Centurion and all the competitors who showed such a passion and interest in Wild Dog conservation and who gave so generously.  Click here for pictures of the trophy.

Eukanuba Cares

Eukanuba supports the EWT’s Livestock Guarding Dog Project.  In November 2010 they launched an SMS promotion encouraging buyers to SMS a R10 donation to the EWT and enter into a competition to win prizes such as EWT wristbands and soft toys.  The competition has drawn to a close and there have been over 600 SMS donations made via the campaign.

Join our Philanthropists on GivenGain

Werner Du Toit and John-William Awbrey are competing in the ABSA Cape Epic from 27 March to 3 April.  They will be covering over 700 km and climbing 14 550 m in eight days to raise funds for the Endangered Wildlife Trust.  To date the team has raised R10 000 for charity.  You too can support them here

Jessica MacArthur, a passionate rhino supporter from the UK, is running the famous London Marathon on 17 April and raising 500 pounds for EWT’s rhino conservation activities in the process.  You can support her here

You too can become a philanthropist for the Endangered Wildlife Trust. Register now

Heart Song for Africa

A poem by Pat Whitfield
2008

I wake to the sounds of Africa
A goat bleating
Cattle stirring in the kraal
A women sweeping at her door
These sing the heartsongs of homeChildren calling, herding cattle on a path
Aloes spiked on the morning ridge
Where the dew catches the early sunM’thlaba wetu?  It is my land
And my heart sings the heartsongs
Of where the shadows of my sons grew tall
On the sun-white beaches
And the wind which carries the laughter
Of my little girl
And where the shadow of his wing still
Brushes the krantzes that edge the seaI hear again the heartsong with singing names
Kobonqaba, Nxaxo, Cebe, Gqunqui, Xora
Then there’s the Shixini, Nqabarana, Nqabara
M’Pame m’Bashee, m’Thatha
M’gazana, Mgasi and the Umzimvubu
Hluleka, Umzikaba and the Umtamvuna
These sing the songs of a wild and lonely coastMpangeles and nkwalis running
Through the yellow grass
Sing again the summer song of the sun
Of sunbaked earth and blazing heat
In the song of the emerald spotted wood-dove
In the kudu’s dusty snort
Hear the bushveld singing, singingA rhino crashing thro’ the bush
A giraffe elegantly plucking leaves
In the drumming hooves of buffalo
A lion panting in the orange sun
The bushveld sings the songs of hot summer daysTill the sun drops and night falls
Waking the shuffling hyena and the jackal chorus
With the grunt of an ingwe
Jumping down from his tree
The sad call of the nightjar
The shuddering roar of the lion
Build the tension of the bushveld nightFrom Africa came the songs of the Early Dawn
When man first walked upon the earth singing with the children of the sun: Impala, Kudu, Nyala
Time when man first sang the hunting songs
And painted the eland-spirits on his roofAnd at night in the dream-time
I dream of Mapungubwe Mountains
Where the jackal-headed man
Sand the secret songs of the Golden RhinoMoving through the spiky grass
The San hunters still sing the hunting songs
To the gemsbuck and the lion
Where the winds blow the orange sand
They sing the desert songs of the NamibThe city wakes to the surly roar
Cars, taxis jockeying, discordant with noise
Rushing, rushing – no time to sing
Until the worksongs find harmony with the city beat
And the long day clatters on to its closeUnder the city lights the night wakes
To the tarmac’s vibrant beat
Township jazz, fatcats gliding
Pantsula songs, hip-hop and gumboot stomping
And music blasting
For our people are singing, singing
Searching, searching for the soul songs of AfricaOn Karoo plains crisp with frost
And edged with hills of cobalt
On the randjies where the cold winds blow
Echo the songs of the shepherd still herding his sheepAcross stretches of yellow grass
Among herds of quit cattle grazing
I hear the soft song of the lonely veldHere are those who love the land
Waiting in the sunlight beneath the burning sky
Listening for the sound of thunder
And the drum of rain upon the land
In the song of the wind
And the beat of the rain
In the drip of mist off the majaji palms
In the singing of the grass
I hear the rain songs of AfricaFor the Lord cherishes the men who love the soil
For their hearts sing the song of growing things
Of mealie leaves rustling on the lands
Of the sound of wind in the grass
For theirs is the harvest song
Giving quiet thanks for the bounty of the earthIn valleys held by purple mountains
Gabled houses look out
Where wine and burgundy patchwork
With the Riesling green
I hear the song of the vineyards
Pickers who sing and
Wine makers who bottle the songs of the vineIn strutting varnival rhythms
The vibrant Kaapse Klopse parade
For our people are jiving out
The joy-songs of the CapeBelow the blue mountain
The city rocks to the sound of the sea
In the blast of the wind in rigging and sail
I hear the heartsongs of the men
Who challenge the seaAnd always, always my heart sings
Of the aching beauty of this land
And in my deepest soul
Quicken the quiet song
Singing, singing the songs of homeAnd in the evening I dream of rain
On ngwenye trees
Of walking through herds of painted cattle
Looking to he who owns the stars
To sing the Ikwezi song to the evening sky

Happy birthday Mazda Wildlife Fund!

The EWT, proudly supported by, and supporting the Mazda Wildlife Fund, wishes them a happy 20th birthday!

Support for the EWT's IT4 Conservation Programme

Information Security Architects (ISA) has supported the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) since January 2006.  Being ideally positioned to partner with companies who are serious about protecting their e-business investment, ISA has taken their responsibilities one step further to incorporate the protection of the environment through their ongoing support of the EWT. The EWT's mission is to conserve threatened species and ecosystems in southern Africa to the benefit of all people. The EWT IT 4 Conservation Programme's computer and network resources support this mission by providing state-of-the-art IT resources, innovative technologies, and an array of IT services and support.  For example, the EWT Knowledge Management System which provides a centralised storage location for all ecological and spatial information within the EWT, and its numerous partners. The development of a database to record and share ecological datasets is critical for strengthening global conservation decision-making for both the EWT as well as other associated users. The collation of data and monitoring of trends in populations will assist both the individual Programmes of the EWT in the assessment and management of the conservation status of key threatened species, as well as the wider organisation in identifying strategic conservation needs and risks. Collated and accessible data are also needed for organisations to report against various biodiversity indicators such as the 2010 Indicators.
 

Recycling initiative boosts the EWT.

There are many different ways to support the EWT’s cause. Cape-based initiative ProjectPlus, led by Managing Director Paul Christison, generates additional income for us, while at the same time reducing the corporate carbon footprint, by collecting ink cartridges for recycling.  Thanks to his ongoing efforts, 200 companies have joined the initiative in the past three months.

If you are interested in signing up, the new national number is 086 11 33 421. Paul can also be contacted at info@helpus2help.com.

Paul does personal collections from businesses across the Western Cape and KwaZulu Natal. Sister company, Corporate Collections,  covers Polekwane, Witbank, Sasolburg, Pretoria and the greater Johannesburg region along with the northern suburbs, Midrand, East Rand, Roodepoort and Randburg.

The programme is for desktop printers, fax lasers and inkjet cartridges. Original Hewlett Packard, Canon, Lexmark and Samsung products are preferable and while some are not refillable or saleable, most can be recycled.  

Cartridges are sorted through before being sold to the different manufacturers who in turn refurbish the cartridges to different specifications. These are then sold as remanufactured, refilled or compatible printer cartridges. EIther way, they are kept out of landfills and fewer toxins enter the ground.
 

Thank-you to Chantelle Guise-Brown.

Chantelle Guise-Brown is thanked by Olga Nyabereka for a donation of R1 800 to the EWT. Chantelle asked friends and family to donate money in lieu of giving her birthday presents earlier in 2009. Chantelle is wild about wildlife and this is the second such donation that she has made. Her generosity is inspirational. Thank-you!Donation in memoriam
The EWT had received a donation in Memory of Phyl Beaumont.Phyl will be greatly missed by Roger, Arddy and Wendy.With our love to Rod, Mike and their familiesThank you to Dill Wright for her donation
Dill Wright, a long standing, loyal member of the Endangered Wildlife Trust, recently celebrated a “special” Birthday.  Rather than have people spend money on her, Dill requested that her friends make a donation to her favourite NGO -  the EWT.  Dill we hope you had a wonderful day and would like to thank you for your continued support and very generous gesture.In memory of Eric Pfaff
Recently the EWT received the following letter from Susan Pfaff.  “My husband Eric Pfaff, who grew up in South Africa, died in London earlier this month after a battle with cancer.  He greatly admired the work of the Endangered Wildlife Trust and always had one of your stickers on the windscreen of his car.  My children and I have suggested that instead of sending flowers, donations in his memory could be made to the EWT.  He had a particular interest in leopards and raptor birds. With thanks and I hope that we can visit one of your projects in the future.”