PPLICATION FOR DONATIONS IN CASH OR KIND-MIDLANDS BLACK RHINO CONSERVANCY IN SUPPORT OF CONSERVATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

RE:  APPLICATION FOR DONATIONS IN CASH OR KIND-MIDLANDS BLACK RHINO CONSERVANCY IN SUPPORT OF CONSERVATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

The MIDLANDS BLACK RHINO CONSERVANCY TRUST (MBRC) is situated in the heart of Zimbabwe. The area consists of 63 000 ha (156 000 acres) of bush and farmland bounded by the Munyati River on the northern boundary and the Sebakwe River on the southern boundary with Lake Sebakwe and its Recreational Park in the middle. It is located 50kms north east of Kwe Kwe which is 200kms south of the country’s capital city of Harare.

A group of twelve farms joined together in the late 1980s to form the Conservancy. As well as black rhino a small herd of elephant, pride of lions, a healthy population of leopard and sable and a good cross-section of plains game including kudu, impala, eland, giraffe and zebra are on the conservancy. Each farmer has taken down internal game fence and makes a monthly contributions to the cost of anti-poaching activities and protection of the BLACK RHINO, all other wildlife and the natural environment.

With only a few black rhino in the MBRC it is the intention over the next few years to build up the herd to a sustainable breeding nucleus. Since inception the Conservancy has had the continued support of the UK-based Sebakwe Black Rhino Trust which was set up in 1989 primarily to help conserve black rhinos. Other well-wishers assisted in various forms among which are Toyota Zimbabwe, Save the Rhino Australia and recently MIDWEST RHINOS CRICKET FRANCHISE. As a small organisation with a limited field of operation you can see where every pound, dollar or euro received is spent and how donors are making a real difference to actual events on the ground.

The Trust was instrumental in developing the Sebakwe Conservation and Education Centre located on the southern boundary of the Conservancy. It plays a significant role in wildlife education and community development. Through skilled wildlife and environmental officers it provides courses and practical knowledge on fauna and flora to visiting schools and other educational establishments. Over the past five years community development projects have been undertaken including the construction new schools, drilling of boreholes and the development of health centres and clinics, as well as self-help projects such as bee-keeping. Medical goods, learning materials (books and writing pads) school furnishings and clothes have also been provided as part of community development by the Conservancy. These community development projects have raised awareness among surrounding communities leading to reduced poaching and environmental degradation.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTENANCE IS OUR FUTURE SO WE ARE MANAGING AND PRESERVING THIS FINE HERITAGE!!!

Aims of the Conservancy:
1.  Re-fencing of the Conservancy .

2.  Establishment of a sustainable black rhino breeding nucleus.

3.  Development of the already present leopard, sable and plains game.

4.  Natural habitat education and local community awareness of environment and wildlife.

5.  The need to increase scout numbers and have a reliable transport for security for tacking and reaction purposes.

In order to realise these aims MBRC is seeking donations from well-wishers and potential working relationships.

MBRC has not lost a rhino for the past five years which is a HUGE accomplishment!!! A new little rhino was actually born on the Conservancy on 18^th February 2013! 

Of late MBRC has teamed up with MIDWEST RHINOS CRICKET FRANCHISE to raise awareness of this noble cause.

MIDWEST RHINOS CRICKET FRANCHISE-WHO ARE THEY?

Midwest Rhinos are one of five  Zimbabwean franchise cricket teams. They focus not only on playing the game of cricket to an exceptional standard of professionalism, but on developing it for the greater good of players, supporters and the noble spirit of the game itself. Midwest Rhinos take pride in lending their support to the magnificent but sadly endangered animals from which they take their name. They have come to the assistance of MBRC through a financial working relationship by hosting cricket tournaments in aid of its activities.

FORTH COMING CRICKET TOURNAMENT
Under their theme RHINOS AT PLAY and in fulfilment of their community focus, MIDWEST and MBRC will be holding a cricket tournament between 24^th and 25th May 2013. In order for this event to be a success we do appeal for donations in cash or kind, not only for this function but also for continued sustenance of the Conservancy.

For further information you are also invited to LIKE our face book page:  Midlands Black Rhino Conservancy.

And to find out more about the Midwest Rhinos Cricket Franchise, please look us up on our website: www.midwestrhinos.co.zw

In order for you to realise some mileage, you are free to market your products during this tournament or thereafter.