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As we start a new year, it’s only fitting that we take a moment to reflect on those who helped and supported us in 2023. The generosity of many incredible people, organisations, and businesses from all around the world enabled us to care for the rescued herd, rehabilitate the environment they live in, and contribute … Continued
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January 2024 By Adine Roode Phabeni watched as the elephants left the homestead in the morning, feeding easily on grass strands. His abscess has healed nicely, but you can still spot the little hump where it was. Khanyisa was at her spot at the fence while Phabeni was smelling her and eyeing her sweet potatoes. Khanyisa … Continued
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January 2024 By Adine Roode We started little elephant bull, Phabeni’s integration phase by getting him used to some of the elephants in the rescued herd, first through the fence at the bottom of the garden and then trunk-to-trunk. The fence surrounding the orphanage protects the orphans and keeps out unwanted visitors, but it also … Continued
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We can’t start the new year properly without sharing our sincerest gratitude for the hearts and souls who supported us through the last year. DAY 1 First on our list is our community. The incredible, hardworking, and dedicated HERD Carers and greater HERD team — from everyone on the ground, such as our homestead staff, … Continued
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On the 12th of December 2023, a team of valued workers throughout the Kapama reserve came together to help Ikanyega (Ike) the White Rhino, a poaching survivor from South Africa. The catch and release mission was led by Dr Peter Rogers and HERD founder Adine Roode, who each played a vital role in Ike’s initial … Continued
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It was the moment we had all been waiting for The little bull recently met Jabulani not only across the fence but directly, trunk to trunk in the elephants’ homestead. Adine and carers Stavros and George joined them, uniting Jabulani and Phabeni by the stables over a pile of lush bana grass. Phabeni was so … Continued
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HERD’s mission is closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which were adopted in 2015. We acknowledge that development must balance social, economic, and environmental sustainability. To work towards a more eco-friendly way of life, we have initiated several sustainability projects at HERD including the elephant dung compost project and the Bokashi … Continued
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Let us summarise what we’ve learnt about our new little family member at HERD. Precious Phabeni has a will of his own and a character that is so different to Khanyisa and other orphans we’ve cared for. He is an individual and as the days pass, we are getting to know and love him more … Continued
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Precious Phabeni Little by little, that’s how progress happens. Little by little, that’s how you raise a baby elephant orphan. Phabeni has come a long way since he was first rescued and brought to HERD. He has accepted the help of his human carers and come to know Lammie as more than a target to … Continued
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Take a look at new photographs from our recent visit to Jameyana Primary School, as we delivered new boxes of Nkosi Superbars to very eager students and checked in on the food garden. You will have seen us mention the Mpisi School before, and our work in helping this community school with a nutrition programme … Continued
