Animals
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Save the Elephants
Save the Elephants is saving this beautiful animal from extinction. Desired mostly in the East as a status symbol and as an investment, the ivory from elephants is a high value item. Organized crime and traffickers smuggle tusks for profit. It is estimated that one elephant is killed every 15 minutes. Utilizing technology, Saving the Elephants is monitoring, collecting data, conducting vital research, providing protection and helping to create international policy for this vital fight. Join our
Rocky Mountain Institute
Climate change is at the root of our sea levels rising, extreme weather, and other catastrophic effects. In 2015 alone, disasters and climate change impacts led to the displacement of twice as many people as conflict and violence. RMI's goals are to decarbonize electricity, assist China in slashing emissions, working with businesses and developers in cutting energy use in buildings, reduce every citizens footprint, move goods with low carbon output and lower methane emissions across the board. J
Puppies Behind Bars
Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) trains prison inmates to raise service dogs for wounded veterans and first responders, as well as explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. Puppies enter prison at the age of 8 weeks and live with their inmate puppy-raisers for approximately 24 months. As the puppies mature into well-loved, well-behaved dogs, their raisers learn what it means to contribute to society and give a gift to a first responder or veteran suffering from stress and trauma. Join our Co
Ocean Conservancy
Ocean Conservancy is working with you to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. They create science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife communities that depend on it. Their program includes confronting ocean acidity, the affects of climate change on our seas, protecting the artic and much more. Join our Community Room to connect with other like minded people or go to http://www.oceanconservancy.org and donate directly. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy’s goal is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Their goal is to protect and restore our natural resources and to protect endangered species. Currently, the Nature Conservancy is in 72 countries providing education and support in protecting the environment through tackling climate change, protecting our land and water, sustainability, and building healthy cities. Join our Community Room to connect with other like minded people or go to http://www.nature.o
International Rhino Foundation
Poached for their horn, the International Rhino Foundation protects particularly threatened rhino populations in the wild. Since 2007 Rhino death has increased to 9,000% placing 4 out of 5 species of rhino within possible extinction. IRF’s goal is apply research that can help to improve the chances for long-term survival of all rhino species. IRF puts its limited resources towards field programs in Asia and Africa targeting the rhino species most in need of and most appropriate for intensive pro