Pedaling Against Poaching by Jeff Harrison

2023 will have a slightly different trajectory for Pedaling Against Poaching, as I take on some additional roles and responsibilities with some exiting new endeavors! I will continue my commitment to ride the miles, and raise awareness about wildlife issues and ways to help. I’ll remain committed to HelpingRhinos.org as an ambassador and an extension of the US team. I’m also starting a podcast series that will focus on wildlife conservation and the amazing folks that I’ve been lucky enough to have met over the years, and much much more!! Stay tuned as we take things up a few notches!! Join me as we grow!!

2022 has proven to be yet another whirlwind year for Pedaling Against Poaching and all of our Partners!

Sadly, we are seeing an uptick in poaching activities in South Africa, which has in turn created a full house, of 6 orphan baby rhinos at the Zululand Rhino Orphanage. Ongoing support for the growth of the Black Mambas APU, is also in the forefront of my activities. We have been working hard to establish some steady funding to cover the increasing costs to keep these amazing organizations up and running. 

We now have official Zululand, and Black Mamba APU merchandise (T-shirts) available for sale to US supporters. Proceeds will be routed to the organizations, where is is much needed,a nd much appreciated. 

I am within striking distance of my bike miles for the year, and I anticipate hitting 5000 miles by mid December. 

In other news, Pedaling Against Poaching will be expanding in 2023, and partnering with Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS) to help identify, and support the use of modern technologies to protect wildlife around the planet - watch for important updates as thing progress! 

We are also starting up another project, named "Crash Networking" with some very close conservation colleagues. Crash Networking will exist as a mechanism to connect the best conservation organizations from around the planet, with their fans/followers in the US, by offering merchandise order fulfillment in the US. - More to come!

With the Holiday Season upon us, I now have Pedaling Against Poaching, standing Desk Calendars available for sale. Each month features Rhino related art that was doodled by yours truly. Proceeds from all sales will be distributed to the organizations that have the biggest needs, I will have links to the web-shop up soon on my Social Media. 

We are really looking forward to all the great things that are on the horizon, as we roll into our 6th year! 

Thank you all for your ongoing support!

Jeff 

Links:

• PAP website

The months seem to be flying by! There's a lot happening in the world and much still needs to be done in the world of conservation. I'd like to give a huge thank you to all of the supporters who have donated over the years.

Times are tough and things are uncertain all over. One thing for sure is that we cannot let off the gas with our efforts to protect these animals. The number of poached animals is on the rise and they need our help now more than ever . 2022 has been tough on the fundraising side for me and it's time to take a fresh look from outside the box. We have been pulling our resources to come up with funds to keep the project moving in Africa. Supporting the black Mambas anti-poaching unit, the Zululand Rhino Orphanage, and many other adventures that are leading the way in Rhino Conservation and many other species.

We have started a new project here in the US where we will soon have apparel for sale that supports the organizations on the ground in Africa, who otherwise don't have the means to sell to an American audience. please stay tuned for more information as things progress!! Keep your eye on my Instagram @pedaling_against_poaching for details. 

2022 has started off with a lot of new, BIG and EXCITING projects for Helping Rhinos and Pedaling Against Poaching. 

Now in my 5th year for Pedaling Against Poaching, and with Helping Rhinos (helpingrhinos.org) celebrating 10 years of heavy conservation efforts that are truly moving the needle for thes majestic animals. 

I am honored to be a part of the Rhino Stronghold project that was developed and led by Helping Rhinos. 

Rhino Strongholds are areas that provide the best possible security to reduce the risk of poaching and are large enough to allow the rhino to demonstrate natural behaviours, including migration between territories and genetically diverse breeding, without the need for hands on intervention by humans.

The largest rhino population in the world, found in Kruger National Park in South Africa, has decreased by over 60% in the last ten years. Building on a decade of active rhino conservation across Africa, Helping Rhinos has a vision to reverse this trend and ensure a safe and reproductive future for rhino by creating 'Rhino Strongholds'.

Continuing to work predominantly in Africa, the goal is to expand wild spaces by working with local communities to restore degraded land and create wildlife corridors.

Local communities will be integral to the success of Rhino Strongholds, which will provide employment opportunities and engage local people in wildlife conservation through education programmes and initiatives that improve livelihoods.

Rhino Strongholds will have a rich biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem that benefits a wide variety of both fauna and flora species. The areas will have scope to increase in size through the restoration of degraded habitat and the dropping of fences between already established wildlife areas.

Please check out the helpingrhinos.org to find out how you cna become part of this amazing project, and to see how you can support the many other projects that we are working on