It’s halfway through the year (sorry for the reminder), but we still have a lot left in store as we celebrate turning a whopping 50 years old! Here are some highlights from June and upcoming events you won’t want to miss! Oh – and don’t forget to grab your tax relief – find out how below.
CONSERVATION HIGHLIGHTSPoisoned vultures get a new lease on life
Eight vultures that survived a mass poisoning incident in June were released back into the wild on 1 July 2023 after being successfully rehabilitated. Remarkably, these birds have already flown across the continent – demonstrating how resilient they are. Check out their flight paths here.
Denning Season
During this time of year, we start seeing a new generation of African Wild Dog puppies emerging from their dens for the first time.
These socially complex animals strategically chose a den to rear their pups.
This is an integral time of their development and an exciting time for us as we watch the new generation of this Endangered species emerge.
Coming Soon
BoPP conference20-24 November 2023
In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, we are thrilled to announce the return of the EWT Birds of Prey Programme Conference.
This conference will be held at the beautiful Swadini Forever Resort, near Hoedspruit, from 20–24 November 2023.
Join us to celebrate the work and people involved in conserving birds of prey.
Find out more here
Hunters of the Sky27 July 2023, 19:00 (SAST)
What defines a raptor? Learn this and more about the incredible world of Africa’s birds of prey from the EWT’s Birds of Prey Programme Manager, Gareth Tate.
Brought to you by Leadership for Conservation in Africa. Register here
Rhino Peak Challenge9 September 2023
The Rhino Peak Challenge (RPC) is a conservation fundraiser that takes place in the Maloti Drakensberg World Heritage Site each year.
A limited number of RPC Ambassadors set themselves the challenge of ascending the famous Rhino Peak (3,056 m) to raise funds for the RPC Beneficiaries. Since its inception in 2016 the RPC has raised almost R5.2m for Wildlife ACT, the Endangered Wildlife Trust, and EKZNW.
These funds are spent specifically on projects involving vultures, rhinos, and cranes.
We are still looking for ambassadors for Team EWT so please email Tammy Baker if you have what it takes!
NEED A TAX BREAK?
The EWT wants to make sure that after working hard and supporting us, you can benefit from tax relief on your donations. Bona fide donations made to the EWT (a registered Public Benefit Organisation) entitle you to a deduction of up to 10% from your taxable income! That’s right, you can get a tax deduction when you support the EWT – benefitting wildlife and your own bottom line!
Please support conservation and make your tax deductible donation to the EWT here.
You will receive a Section 18A tax receipt for your donation, allowing you to claim the applicable tax relief. And by donating, you get the benefit of knowing that you support one of South Africa’s leading conservation organisations, working tirelessly to safeguard wildlife and natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.
Click here for tax-deductible donations in USD
We are standing by to answer any questions.
Just pop us an email at tammyb@ewt.org.za
PARTNER HIGHLIGHTSPainted Wolf Wines excels in the Top 100 SA Wines 2023 Competition.
Painted Wolf Wines (PWW) is one of our longstanding conservation partners, donating to us a portion of the revenue from every bottle of wine they sell.
PWW is a top performer in this year’s National Wine Challenge 2023, achieving two places in the country’s Top 100 wines.
Painted Wolf Black Tip Mourvèdre 2020 and their Darius Carignan 2021 were placed in the top 100, and each achieved Double Platinum status and Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class.
The reputation of this prestigious fine wine competition continues to hold the high ground, and the judges reported an extremely high standard, with most places hotly contested.
Painted Wolf Wines excelled, also winning Double Gold awards for their Lycaon Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021, Lycaon Grenache 2021, Black Pack Chenin Blanc 2021, Teardrop Viognier 2022, and Double Silver awards for the Lycaon Pinotage 2021, Lightning Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Guillermo Pinotage 2020, and The Den Cabernet Sauvignon 2022.
These are, without question, exceptional and unique wines made in support of conservation and with a 17-year track record of authenticity and excellence.
To enjoy these remarkable wines and support the EWT’s African Wild Dog work, simply click on the link to the Painted Wolf website, where you can order the wines directly from them and contribute to conservation with every glass you drink!
We congratulate winemaker Jeremy Borg and the Painted Wolf pack on this exceptional achievement and thank them for their wonderful support over the years.
FUNDING THE FUTURE
To honour the EWT’s 50th anniversary and ensure we can continue our work, we are building a Fund for the Future.
By giving to this fund, you will join us as one of the changemakers the planet needs to champion the next 50 years of conservation. Please help us save more species, conserve more habitats, and benefit more people over the next fifty years and beyond.
For a minimal donation of R5,000 or more, your name, your company’s name, or your family’s name will be etched on a brick in our Funding the Future wall, showing your support for the next 50 years of conservation and contributing to our goal of raising R5 million. Donate here
Your gift will be a building block in the foundation on which we will build a stronger future.
Thank you for helping us protect forever, together.