THREATS TO WILDLIFE THREATEN HUMANS
The COVID-19 outbreak has demonstrated the catastrophic risks of live animal markets and urban bushmeat trade for emerging diseases and the potential for devastating impact.
With global attention on the health risks of the wildlife trade and calls to close such markets, now is the time for WildAid to accelerate efforts to ensure permanent bushmeat bans are enacted and enforced, and demand for such products is eradicated for the future of both humans and wildlife.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHANGE
Based on a proven track record of success and a unique WildAid model to drive change, we are accelerating massive anti-wildlife consumption and anti-poaching campaigns tailored for key countries in Asia and Africa to put an end to the wild animal trade and reduce demand.
In China, Vietnam, and Thailand alone we will significantly reduce the wildlife trade by dissuading 87 Million wildlife consumers from purchasing and using wildlife products over the next 2 years.
PROJECT UPDATE:
WildAid and the Nigerian Government Recommend Campaign to Reduce Urban Bushmeat Consumption
A new WildAid survey reveals that consumption of high risk and protected wildlife species or “bushmeat” is widespread in Nigeria’s top cities, regardless of location, age, income, or the potential links to zoonotic diseases. The survey found 71% of participants had consumed bushmeat at some point in their lives, and 45% consumed it within the last year. Conducted from September to October 2020, the study surveyed 2,000 people in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Calabar, all major centers for the bushmeat trade in Nigeria. Later this year, WildAid will launch a public awareness campaign across Nigeria to change consumer behavior and will collaborate with local Nigeria government agencies to improve enforcement and communication of existing wildlife laws.
YOUR PARTNERSHIP
Now, more than ever, we are counting on the generosity of all whom recognize the urgency of this need. We have the strategy, the team, and the moment but we can only succeed with your partnership to protect ourselves while eliminating the suffering and saving millions of animals.
YOUR PARTNERSHIP
Now, more than ever, we are counting on the generosity of all whom recognize the urgency of this need. We have the strategy, the team, and the moment but we can only succeed with your partnership to protect ourselves while eliminating the suffering and saving millions of animals.
Photo by Paul Hilton
DONOR AMPLIFICATION
With hundreds of millions of dollars in pro bono media placement, we are able to amplify donor support by 40 times.
We invite you to invest in our efforts as a partner in our PROTECT WILDLIFE, PREVENT PANDEMICS campaign.
Photo by Paul Hilton
DONOR AMPLIFICATION
With hundreds of millions of dollars in pro bono media placement, we are able to amplify donor support by 40 times.
We invite you to invest in our efforts as a partner in our PROTECT WILDLIFE, PREVENT PANDEMICS campaign.