The
Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) continued its more than 20-year commitment to
conservation this month by awarding more than $5 million in grants to support
76 organizations working to protect the magic of nature around the world. Three
of these grant recipients are conservation organizations working in India:
Arulagam, International Fund for Animal Welfare and Panthera. The fund also
recognized 13 people across the globe with the Disney Conservation Hero award
for their tireless efforts to save wildlife, protect habitats and inspire
communities to take part in conservation efforts.
“The
Walt Disney Company has a rich history of respecting, protecting and preserving
our natural resources and wildlife; as such, we are proud to award these latest
grants to people and organizations around the world that share our mission,”
said Elissa Margolis, senior vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility,
The Walt Disney Company. “Our donation directly supports efforts to save
animals and habitats in critical ecosystems across the globe and inspires
others to do the same.”
Arulagam’s
work focuses on the oriental white-rumped vulture. The organization engages
with communities and stakeholders in South India through conservation programs
to raise awareness of the positive impact of vultures for the ecosystem, and to
protect vulture breeding habitats. The International Fund for Animal Welfare’s
project aims to reduce human-elephant conflict and raise support for elephant
conservation and protection in India. Meanwhile, Panthera, a global wild cat
conservation organization, will work to educate villagers, children and
religious figures about snow leopards and the threats they face in Northern
India.
Since
1995, the DCF has:
· Directed more than $75 million to
conservation organizations working in 120 countries
· Supported more than 2,000 conservation
projects, helping more than 600 nonprofit organizations working hand-in-hand
with communities to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet
· Recognized 169 Disney Conservation
Heroes for their efforts to protect wildlife living alongside their communities
in 48 countries
· Worked to connect the expertise of
more than 180 professionals from Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment—from
educators to veterinarians—to make a greater conservation impact on the ground.
Other
grant recipients for this year include the International Rhino Foundation
(IRF). DCF works with the Foundation and its partners to save Critically
Endangered Sumatran rhinos from extinction in Indonesia. Today, there are fewer
than 80 Sumatran rhinos left in the wild. IRF is addressing threats to this
species, working with communities to ensure these rhinos and their habitats are
protected.
Sumadi
Hasmaran, who was nominated by IRF, has been recognized as a Disney
Conservation Hero for his leadership in the establishment and management of the
Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS)—a 250-acre breeding and research facility.
Sumadi oversaw construction of the SRS and engaged people living nearby through
employment and other livelihood opportunities. His dedication to the sanctuary
resulted in the birth of the first two Sumatran rhino calves in a managed
setting in Asia in more than 140 years, an important achievement for a species
on the brink of extinction.
These
efforts for rhinos are part of a larger conservation commitment that has helped
protect more than 400 species spanning half the countries around the world.
The
majority of funding for DCF is provided by The Walt Disney Company and
supplemented by the generous contributions of guests visiting Disney’s Animal
Kingdom Theme Park and other select Walt Disney World Resort locations, sailing
with Disney Cruise Line or staying at select Disney Vacation Club resorts.
For
a complete list of the most recent DCF grant recipients, visit
www.disney.com/conservation.
Disney
is committed to ensuring a world where wildlife thrives and nature is treasured
and protected by: Saving wildlife. Inspiring action. Protecting the planet.
Since 1995, the Disney Conservation Fund has directed more than $75 million to
save wildlife and protect the planet and inspired millions of people to take
action for nature in their communities.
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