We are currently taking care of a pig called Herbie, he is a cross between a bushpig and a domestic pig. He was orphaned and brought to us by a nearby reserve who did not know what to do with him. Unfortunately he is getting bigger now and his enclosure is just not big enough anymore.
Because of a lack of education local people tried to breed bigger pigs by crossing bushpigs and domestic pigs. Giving Herbie a proper new home will also make it possible to keep teaching the children about the effects this kind of behaviour has towards the animals. Having a pig in an enclosure in the middle of the bush would obviously attract the leopard so we also need a strong roof on top of the enclosure, which makes the price go up.
When Herbie has a new home he will be able to roam around and take mudbaths as much as he wants. He'll be safe from leopards and have the space he needs. This also teaches children about mixing wild and domestic animals.
The children, future custodians of nature, will be inspired to protect wildlife and their fragile environment. And Herbie will have a long and happy life.
Total Funding Received to Date: $3,000
This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding. Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the "Project Report" tab as they become available.
Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $3,000 . The original project funding goal was $3,000.
Every microproject is intended to use the donations it receives in accordance with its stated description; however, it is important to provide project leaders with the flexibility to maximize the potential benefit from the donations they receive. This means that your donation may be used as a part of the main project that supports this microproject, specifically Environmental Education for over 300 Children. In this event, the project leader is required to post an update to the microproject detailing the results and reasons behind this change.
If you or any other donor is unhappy with the way their funds have been used, he or she can reallocate their donation using the GlobalGiving guarantee.
Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
Still want to help?
Support another project run by DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage that needs your help, such as:
Hoedspruit,
Limpopo Province,
South Africa
http://www.daktaribushschool.org
Promote This Project On Your Site
Give Katlego & Koketso a week of enviro-education
Pen and bags for children
