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How you can help
We rely upon the support of grant funding and the financial donations of corporations and individuals here in Botswana and around the world. Without these contributions our programmes would be severely restricted.
MAKE A DONATION
By making a donation to Cheetah Conservation Botswana you will be directly assisting in our efforts to stem the steady decline of the cheetah population here, through our research, community and education programmes. The links below will open in a new window.
IN THE UNITED STATES'
Donations in US dollars can be made through the WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK (WCN), and are tax deductable. Please send cheques payable to 'Wildlife Conservation Network', with direction that the donation is for Cheetah Conservation Botswana, to:
The Program Manager
Wildlife Conservation Network
25745 Bassett Lane
Los Altos
CA 94022
Donate to us online at: http://www.wildlifeconservationnetwork.org/support/index.html
Tax deductable donations can also be made through WCN by credit card. Simply call WCN with your credit card details on:
Tel: 00 650 949 3533
Fax: 00 650 949 3733
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Donations in UK pounds sterling or US dollars can be made through the PREDATOR CONSERVATION TRUST. CCB will also benefit from the UK's charity Gift Aid scheme. Please send cheques payable to 'Predator Conservation Trust', with direction that the donation is for Cheetah Conservation Botswana, to:
The Predator Conservation Trust
29 Pensby Avenue
Chester
CH2 2DD
Donate online at: http://www.predatorconservation.com/donate.htm
IN BOTSWANA
Donations can be made in Botswana Pula by sending cheques payable to 'Cheetah Conservation Botswana', to:
Cheetah Conservation Botswana
Private Bag 0457
Mokolodi Nature Reserve
Gaborone
BY DIRECT ELECTRONIC TRANSFER
Electronic transaction from your bank can be made to the following CCB account:
Bank Name: First National Bank
Address: Kgale View Branch, Gaborone, Botswana
Branch No: 284567
Account Name: Cheetah Conservation Botswana
Account No: 62070483997
Swift Code: FIRNBWGX
SEND US YOUR CHEETAH SIGHTINGS
If you are visiting Botswana or if you are resident here, then the chances are that you may see cheetah on your travels within the country. Your sightings can be added to our national database, which will help us to construct and update our data to develop a better understanding of the status and distribution of cheetah in Botswana. Please send a letter, e-mail us or call us with your cheetah sightings and any information you may have that could help.
Please include the following:
1. Name and address:
2. Date: Day: ____ Month: _____ Year: ___
3. Location: include GPS coordinate if possible
4. Time of day: ____________
5. Weather: ___________
6. Number of cheetah seen: ________
7. Male / Female: ____________
8. No.of young: _______________
9. Size of young (circle):
Very small with downy mantle ¼ adult size
½ adult size ¾ adult size
10. With radiocollar or ear tag? _____
11. Activity – what were the cheetahs doing:
e.g. Resting under tree, feeding on young impala, playing with littermates, hunting springbok, walking East, etc.
ARE YOU A LOCAL FARMER?
If so,please contact us to complete a questionnaire. We conduct surveys to identify priority areas for support, to explore the factors which may encourage predators to start taking livestock, to discover which livestock protection methods are currently being used are which are effective, and also to examine perceptions, etc. Please send us your contact details and in return, we will add you to our mailing list for the latest on effective predator control and livestock management.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
We are currently accepting applications for short term, fee-paying Administrative Support Volunteers, based at Mokolodi Nature Reserve. Please go to the Opportunities page of this web sit for more details.
HELP US TO RAISE AWARENESS
No matter where on the globe you are located, spread the word about endangered species conservation. If you care, then get involved! Join your local conservation group or hold events to raise money for your favourite projects. The preservation of our biodiversity is everyones' responsibility and we all really do have the power to make a difference!
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