Thirteen projects were selected to benefit from the EAZA Rhino Campaign. In total, the campaign aimed to raise €350,000.
Hover over the 'selected projects' tab and click on any of the projects to learn more about them. There are also details of the waiting list projects.
The Core Group received 53 applications requesting a total of 2.6 million euros. The EAZA Rhino Campaign is targeted to raise 350,000 euros. Even though we are confident that zoos in other parts of the world, particularly in the USA, will run parallel fundraising, education and awareness campaigns, we were never going to be able to support all the projects who applied.
Deciding which projects would benefit from the Campaign was difficult. The most important factor, we considered, was whether the project would deliver an increase in rhino numbers. In general terms, we were looking for projects which demonstrated strong leadership and close links with other local NGOs or government agencies as part of a national rhino strategy, and which have been endorsed by organisations such as the African and Asian Rhino Specialist Groups. We also favoured projects that would build local capacity, act as a blueprint or model that could be rolled out to other locations, and be sustainable. Finally, we wanted to identify projects where we felt an EAZA Rhino Campaign grant would make a significant impact (not just in financial terms, but also in terms of a widening of the donor base or exchange of expertise) and deliver value for money. All those involved in the decision-making process agree that we have learned a great deal about rhino conservation efforts in the field.
The selected projects add up to 338,200 euros. We have allowed just under 5% contingency for inflation or otherwise increased costs, and for fluctuations in exchange rates.