Breeding Programs to Save Vultures from Extinction

Dear Donors,

Thank you for your support and for standing with us to protect wildlife and ecosystems in Nigeria. Your commitment to conservation gives endangered species like vultures a fighting chance.

Vultures are rapidly disappearing in Nigeria due to illegal hunting, traditional rituals, and wildlife trade. Their decline disrupts ecosystems, as these birds naturally clean up carcasses and prevent the spread of disease. Without intervention, communities face rising health risks and ecological imbalance. The “Breeding Programs to Save Vultures from Extinction” project will establish controlled breeding sites to raise healthy vultures in safe environments. Once mature, these birds will be released into protected habitats to restore wild populations. The project also engages schools, communities, and traditional practitioners, educating them on the importance of vultures and providing sustainable alternatives to rituals involving vulture parts. Volunteers will be trained to monitor populations and report sightings, creating a network of local conservation champions.

While the donations received so far are appreciated, they are not yet sufficient to launch the project. We still need your support to kickstart this initiative, restore ecological balance, and empower communities to protect their natural heritage.

Warm regards,
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic Kadiri
Project Leader

Dear donors,

We thank those who have already donated to this project. Your kindness is a step toward saving a species that plays an irreplaceable role in our environment. While we are grateful, the funds received so far are not enough for us to begin the breeding work.

Vultures are nature’s clean-up crew. They prevent the spread of deadly diseases such as anthrax and rabies by consuming animal remains before harmful bacteria can spread. Yet, Nigeria has seen a drastic decline in vulture populations over and 90% of some species have disappeared in the last three decades.

This breeding program will focus on establishing safe and controlled environments where vulture populations can recover. The work will also involve veterinary care, feeding, and eventual reintroduction into the wild. Without immediate intervention, the species could vanish completely from our skies.

The urgency is clear: fewer vultures mean more rotting carcasses, more disease outbreaks, and greater costs for human communities. With additional donations, we can secure breeding sites, veterinary staff, and proper facilities to begin this work.

We appeal to you to join us in this effort. Every donation adds strength to the fight against extinction and helps restore balance to our environment.

Sincerely,
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic Kadiri
Project Leader