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 | Dame Daphne Sheldrick's
'Saving wildlife and wilderness is the responsibility of all thinking people. Greed and personal gain must not be permitted to decimate, despoil and destroy the earth's irreplaceable treasure for its existence is essential to the human spirit and the well-being of the earth as a whole. All life has just one home - the earth - and we as the dominant species must take care of it.' Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick
Go to:
www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
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 | George Adamson, 'Father of the Lions'
"Who will now care for the animals, for they cannot look after themselves? Are there young men and women who are willing to take on this charge? Who will raise their voices, when mine is carried away on the wind, to plead their case?" George Adamson
1906-1989 Website remembering and honoring conservationist George Adamson and his Lion family. Go to: www.FatherOfLions.org
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 | Extinction is Forever, The Inspiration behind the Rhino Girls Story
"Extinction is forever: The Inspiration behind the rhino girls' story"
by Allan F Munn, Munn Publishing Assisited by Julie Edwards & Charlene Hewat, Published by Safari Connections, 1990
This is the story of a famous trans-continental bicycle journey undertaken by 'The Rhino Girls' - Julie Edwards and Charlene Hewat. The purpose of the ride was to raise one million dollars for the endangered Black Rhino. Departing Zimbabwe in 1986, they finally officially set off from Glasgow in September 1987, 'The Rhino Girls' rode through Scandinavia and down through Europe and Africa, including the Numbian Desert (Eastern Sahara), the Victoria Falls, finishing one year and 15 000 km later, September 1988. On the way, the girls met many prominent figures and celebrities including Margaret Thatcher, HRH Prince Philip, Phil Collins and His Holiness The Pope John Paul, The Late George Adamson, Dame Daphne Sheldrick, Anna Merz to name but a few. This remarkable achievement was followed by the publication of the book 'Extinction is Forever' which set the tone for Environment Africa's watchdog and advocacy role. Photo: Book cover & Julie Edwards crossing the Nubian Desert (Eastern Sahara) 1988 |
 | Ride for the Rhino - Environment Africa
Ride For the Rhino 1986 - 1988
Two girls, Julie Anne Edwards & Charlene Hewat riding a bicycle across Africa raising a million dollars to save the rhino from extinction.
Read more about the work of the organisation they co foundered.
Environment Africa - leading environmental action programmes in Africa
Go to: www.eafrica.utande.co.zw Environment 2000 Foundered in 1990
Officially launched by the Minister for Environment & Tourism Minister Murewa along with their book entitled "Extinction is Forever". The Founding members & original board of Directors were:- Julie Anne Edwards(Original Concept), Charlene Hewat (current CEO), Allan Munn (Munn Publishing), The Late George Serllis (Legal) and Richard Landau (CA - Key Plan Group). Together created the founding principals of the Environment 2000 Foundation. Their vision of working for a better environment for community, wildlife and preserving natural habitats.With humble begginings tthe Foundation has risen to what it is today - one of the country's leading environmental organizations. |
 | Memories of Rhodesia
Relive the very best of a life and country that is no more - we have it all ready for you to watch and experience again. Rhodesia at its finest, Rhodesia in its darkest moments, Rhodesia - The Jewel of Africa. Videos, books and products. www.memoriesofrhodesia.com
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 | John Edmond - The Legendary Songwriter
A legend around campfires from Zambia to Zululand and from Walvis Bay to Vilanculos. He is an icon in Zimbabwe and to this day has dominated their charts. His Zimsongs CD was no 1 for the whole of 2001! John is also the creator of "Tales of the Game rangers" Series ? "Wild and Beautiful and free" containing songs like "Jock of the Bushveld" HERITAGE CD. - Where we come from by John Edmond - "Heritage" is a 14 track album hailed in music circles as John Edmonds best. Go to www.johnedmond.co.za |
 | Anna Merz leading Rhino Conservationist
Anna Merz ranks as one of the world's foremost champions of the black rhino. Her hands-on approach has contributed enormously to the survival of Kenya's black rhino. In 1982 she persuaded the Craig family, who own Lewa, to set aside some 5,000 acres as a rhino sanctuary. This they named the Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary.
Go to:
www.lewa.org |
 | Tony Cox
Born in Zimbabwe, multiple award-winning acoustic guitarist Tony Cox has become a veritable icon of the instrument in his own country. ?China' (SA slang for friend) is just such an album. He recorded it in 2002 featuring many of the cream of SA musicians and is a great example of Cox's ability to work beyond the confines of solo guitar playing. The album won the ?best instrumental' category at the 2003 SAMA awards.
Go to: www.tonycox.co.za |
 | Bud Cockcroft
Bud well known in Zimbabwe circles for his music many songs of which are dedicated to the country.
He has also supported the 'Save the Rhino Campaign
Recent update -'Perth ZimFest on the 19th October organised by Guy Cockroft. There were 650 people there, 98% of whom were Zimbos, and when all was accounted for, 14 and half thousand Aussie Dollars were raised for Old Age Pensioners in Zim (S.O.A.P.) Bud did most of the playing and entertaining, and it was just an amazing atmosphere. Reminded us all so much of the old Harare Beerfest days - Very festive!
Bud's music is avaialbe on CD
Contact: jabuguy@emirates.net.ae |
 | Dr Sue Hart - Eco Link
Situated in Whiteriver, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Ecolink's vision stretches far. Established in 1985 by Dr Sue Hart, this non-profit public benefit organisation is founded on a deep respect for nature and upholds environmental awareness and education as core elements throughout its projects. Working in response to the needs of vulnerable communities and individuals for over 20 years, Ecolink has developed sound and effective ways of supporting growth, capacity building and sustainability within those spheres. Further Infomation visit www.ecolink.co.za |
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