Protecting Rhinos

Thank you for standing with us in our work to protect rhinos and the people who care for them. The past six months have seen meaningful progress across our programmes in India and Namibia.

This update is intended to share how your support helps us safeguard wildlife, strengthen communities and build long term conservation capacity.

Protecting Rhinos and Inspiring Young People in Assam, India

Thanks to your generosity, our project partners successfully delivered all forty of their planned Rhino and Tiger Goes to School sessions across Assam. These activities reached thousands of students and teachers in communities living close to rhino habitats. The enthusiasm of the children and their genuine curiosity about conservation reminded everyone why early learning is so important. Many young participants expressed interest in becoming future wildlife guardians, which is an encouraging sign for long term stewardship.

Our project partners also held two district level workshops for police and security officials, along with a specialised workshop for judicial officers. These sessions equipped participants with practical knowledge on wildlife law, crime trends and the need for coordinated responses. Stronger enforcement is a vital defence against poaching and illegal trade.

A Nature Orientation Camp for 35 students took place in Kaziranga with support from the National Park authorities and local partners. The camp offered young people the chance to experience the forest first hand, learn about ecological relationships and meet the frontline staff who protect wildlife every day. These positive experiences help cultivate a deeper understanding of conservation challenges and solutions.

K9 Anti-Poaching Units in Assam

Our project partner’s three K9 units continued to operate around the clock in key rhino bearing areas.

• K9 Veera in Orang National Park
• K9 Harley in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
• K9 Nova in the Burapahar Range of Kaziranga

These highly trained dogs and their handlers play an essential role in detecting wildlife crime, tracking suspects and supporting rapid response teams. They also work alongside our partner’s 24-hour information network that provides real time intelligence to local authorities.

Rhino Protection Efforts in Namibia

In Namibia, our monitoring and protection work continued across Kunene and Nyae Nyae. Rangers, supported by aerial patrols, responded to an attempted breakout translocation from Etosha and successfully located missing rhinos with assistance from the Donkey tracking team. Their vigilance is vital, particularly as poaching pressure and illegal incursions remain serious concerns. Mining activity continues to add challenges to habitat protection.

Several suspects involved in wildlife crime were arrested and remain in custody. Alongside security work, our partners are preparing a community football tournament for December, helping strengthen relationships with communities who are essential partners in conservation.

Looking Ahead

Your support directly sustains field operations, K9 deployments, youth engagement and ranger welfare. Continued investment will allow us to strengthen intelligence networks, deepen community partnerships and further enhance protection for rhinos in both countries.

Thank you once again for being part of this work. Together we are making a real difference for rhinos and the landscapes they depend on.