Marais 4 stand with Anti-poaching
Marais 4 Architects are proud to say we are in support of the IAPF (International Anti Poaching Foundation) which helps protect our Rhinos across the world.
(An anti-poaching team guards a northern white rhino)
IAPF info and projects:
What is the mission of the IAPF?
Wildlife conservation through direct action
How do we do this?
IAPF develops, implements and manages:
Anti-poaching ranger training
Conservation security plans
Anti-poaching operations
Wildlife crime information systems
Specialist technology and systems for anti-poaching operations
Field equipment procurement and supply
About Us
Across much of Africa anti-poaching tactics have remained largely unchanged for decades. Small groups of undertrained and poorly equipped rangers are sent out for days on end to conduct patrols in remote and dangerous locations. Modern-day poachers have evolved and routinely utilise military tactics and equipment to kill high-target species, such as elephants, rhinos and gorillas. In the cross-fire, rangers are also killed. Seeing this shortfall, the IAPF set out in 2009 to fill the gap.
The IAPF has a structured approach to conservation, employing the relevant tactics and technology to defend wildlife from the ever increasing threat of poaching within protected areas. Anti-poaching however is only a portion of the conservation solution. To be a part of successful projects, the IAPF works alongside partners who specialise in community engagement and development, research and development, wildlife rescue and biodiversity management.
Anti-poaching protects community assets, creates jobs, promotes training and education and reduces habitat destruction. In the many water stressed countries of southern Africa, future generations will depend on these critical natural environments for their very wellbeing.
Organisational Overview
The IAPF is registered in 4 countries:
AUSTRALIA: IAPF Ltd. ABN: 57142987782 (Not-for-Profit)
SOUTH AFRICA: IAPF Trust – is a registered Not-For-Profit and Public Benefit Organisation with 18a status. (PBO No: 930045174)
ZIMBABWE: IAPF Trust
USA: IAPF Inc. which is a registered Texas not-for-profit corporation with 501c3 status application submitted with the IRS (Tax ID No.: 32-0408734)
Each IAPF entity is governed by a Board of Directors or Trustees. One member from each Board sits on an international Steering Committee which administrates collaboration and governance between those entities. Guidance is sought where needed from key partners such as the Wilderness Foundation (UK), Wild Foundation in the USA or from the IAPF Advisory Committee. Our teams of full time employees in each country we operate in and Green Army of volunteers across the world ensure that the message of conservation keeps spreading. To all those people, far and wide, we thank-you.
As the IAPF grows, new challenges are born. Complex governance requirements are being met head on with a number of more effective policies, procedures and systems being put in place in 2014. As we realize this growth, the importance of clear reporting structures throughout the organisation and to donor’s increases. Rigid systems will support the IAPF’s team into the future as more and more people sign up to tackle the World Wildlife War.
– See more at: http://www.iapf.org/en/about/iapf-info#sthash.hk6fLAyB.dpuf
Donate:
Or South African Bank Account Standard Bank
Account Name: IAPF
Account No: 001975056
Branch: 004305
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Ref: Your email address
Address: Standard Bank. 21 Cradock Heights. Rosebank. 2196. Johannesburg
Following your donation may you please email kate.hodgson@iapf.org
This will enable us to keep you updated on IAPF’s work. Thank-you.
– See more at: http://www.iapf.org/en/donate-iapf#sthash.iIsSHZ45.dpuf
