Meg Dean Africa 2015 Presentation (NEW)

• African Conservation Experience (ACE) aims to establish, maintain and supportconservation projects in South Africa.

• ACE aspire to provide opportunities to experience conservation work whilstproviding financial support and information to projects in South Africa.

• ACE have formed long-term relationships (20+ years) with renowned veterinary,protected reserve and wildlife rehabilitation centre staff for meaningful projectsworking for local communities.

• ACE also operate through responsible travel receiving World Travel Awardnominations, are members of The Year Out and Adventure Travel TradeAssociation groups and support local initiatives including Children’s Eco Trainingand Harmony Flats Nature Reserve (Cape Town) groups in South Africa.

Why ACE? # 3794924

www.conservationafrica.net

About UsDean Philpot

Dean lives in Maidenhead and hasalways had a passion for theenvironment. During his childhood healways wanted to be a vet, now he hasstudied Marine & Freshwater Biologyand Tropical Coastal Management he stilldesires to obtain practical veterinaryskills. His drive comes from the desire toencourage people to recognise theimportance of our environment.

Meghan Holmwood

Meg lives in Reading and has alwayshad an inclination to work withanimals. She is currently studyingAnimal Management at college withthe aspiration to become a vet. Herenthusiasm for African conservationwork is fuelled by her grandfatherswork with Rhino and through watchingnature documentaries.

The Big 5 – which could sadly be gone by 2050 !

The Projects – Overview

We will be joining vets for6 weeks in the Limpopoprovince in the Northern-most part of South Africa.

The Projects – Placement 1Shimongwe African Wildlife Vets

Join the veterinary team at a number of conservation projects and on many largegame reserves in the area. The veterinary experience provides exciting hands onwork with a diverse range of species, and the opportunity to work with Africa’smost majestic wildlife.

1. Game reserve veterinary team

2. General medical work

3. Veterinary management at 2 breeding sites

The vet also operates a small clinic for domestic and livestock work, so we will alsohave the opportunity to gain insight into a rural South African veterinary clinic.

The Projects – Placement 2Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary Experience

Work with a wildlife vet in South Africa joining the day-to-day activities ofexperienced wildlife vets in the field, treating and handling wildlife.

1. Veterinary procedures in the field and in the clinic.

2. Work with game capture and relocation teams immobilising animals in the fieldusing medicine and darts .

3. Translocation of animals – moving them to safer areas.

4. Medical work on sick and injured wildlife.

5. Disease control – making sure animals are healthy!

Our Campaign - Aims

1. To raise above and beyond the minimum toundertake the project, so we can literally writethe veterinary practice a cheque to supporttheir incredible work.

2. To make our cause public. We wish our causeto snowball starting locally, possibly nationallyand beyond. We want the younger generationto realise the importance of our environment,and for local businesses to join us in ourmovement.

3. To form a “Meg Dean African Foundation”.Our greatest aspiration is to create a legacy inthe form of resources for future veterinarystudents, volunteers and interns.

“Help Us Keep The Big 5 Alive!”

Our Campaign – The MoneyACE Placement costs:

The allocation of funds does vary from one project to the next but this chartgives you a good idea of the average allocation of the money that you pay us toarrange your placement. Because we are independent, we are unbiased and areable to support and promote projects that have the greatest need.

Any Donations we receive:

100% handed to the African Wildlife Vets**We will interview the vets and ask them where money would be best spent

Our Campaign – Events 1

Smaller Events

• Car boots• Competitions

• Attendance at local shows

• Your own events ???

Get Involved! The more help we have, the more we can do - together

Our Campaign – Events 2

Get Involved! The more help we have, the more we can do - together

Our Campaign – Merchandise

If you have an idea or products we would love to hear from you!

Prints:

Our Campaign – Merchandise

Much more to follow…!

Handmade clay sculptures by MJE Art www.Facebook.com/MJEart

Our Campaign – How You Can Help

Do something simple…

1. Donate money - Every pound helps!

2. Donate items – For raffle or for a car boot!

3. Donate hand-made items

5. Come to our events

6. Share and promote our cause - the big one!!!

Our Campaign – How You Can HelpGet Involved…

1. Promote your business – help our cause and get your logo on all our material

2. Become a volunteer – Visit www.AfricaChampions.webs.com for more info

Or… Do something different!

Our Campaign – How You Can HelpNominate your family, friends, and colleagues! (http://imgur.com/6UiqGi7)

Our Campaign – What’s in it for you?• Amazing experience for your CV or

business charity commitments.

• Peace of mind knowing you aresupporting African vets.

• A free copy of our report from our timein Africa with the vets.

• Free photos from Africa!

• The chance to win prizes in ourcompetitions.

• Your name in our report and your photoon our campaign website and Twitter –Let’s make you and our campaignfamous!

Thank you for your support Our Campaign: www.MegDeanAfrica2015.webs.comVolunteer Programme: www.AfricaChampions.webs.com

www.Facebook.com/MegDeanAfrica2015

www.Twitter.com/Africa2015@Africa2015 #MegDeanAfrica2015

www.gofundme.com/MegDeanAfrica2015

Get Involved - Email Us at: [email protected]