Community‑rooted, empathy‑driven action for African penguins on the brink #NotBy2035
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| What a way to start a new year. We’ll admit we got a bit emotional when we hit our fundraising goal, knowing what the funds will do to protect critically endangered African penguins. A generous donor promised to match all donations received in January up to a total of $2,700. We can continue our crucial … Read more |
| Meet Shannon Du Plessis Note: This interview originally appeared here: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-shannon-du-plessis/ on January 20, 2025. We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Shannon Du Plessis. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Shannon below. Shannon, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s the backstory … Read more |
| We like to ask our donors why they support our efforts to save critically endangered African penguins from extinction. We want to share an example of how we think of donor relations more as making new friends. Shannon got the following response from a new donor. The Why The penguins and especially the Africans mean … Read more |
| We are thrilled to start 2025 as part of the African Penguin – Not-On-Our-Watch #NOOW – Campaign for the African Penguin. What is #NOOW? Many people and organizations are dedicated to the survival of the African Penguin. Their incredible commitment and hard work must be commended, and we are grateful for their dedication. However, saving … Read more |
| Jade’s story began on Dyer Island in November 2022, when she was discovered abandoned as a fragile little chick. Thin, weak, and in desperate need of help, she was brought to the African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary—a place where second chances are possible. From the start, Jade stood out. Born with a slightly skew beak, … Read more |
| Stella’s story is one of quiet strength and fierce determination. She arrived as a vulnerable chick. She was thin, fragile, and missing one eye. Her early days were marked by struggle, but Stella never gave in. With dedicated care and attention, Stella recovered and grew into a strong, confident penguin. With care, time, and a … Read more |
| We are expanding our outreach and education initiatives in 2025. As we protect African penguins, we also support the people who share their shoreline. Because when conservation is done right, it lifts ecosystems and communities. That’s why we are donating our own funds to partner with the Dyer Island Conservation Trust in South Africa to … Read more |
| Disci’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. When he arrived in 2012, he was already an adult. His exact age remains a mystery. What isn’t a mystery is the toll life had taken: emaciated, injured, and barely hanging on. A torn tendon in his left shoulder had left him adrift, likely floating for days before … Read more |
| Andrew is a survivor with a mischievous streak. He arrived nursing a serious injury to his right flipper, which was the result of a run-in with a seal. The encounter could have ended his story, but Andrew had other plans. Despite the damage, he adapted quickly, proving that spirit can outshine setback. And oh, does … Read more |
| In early 2018, a tiny blue penguin washed ashore—battered, motionless, and barely clinging to life. Our partner named him Sandy. His back was severely injured, and for months, he couldn’t move. But even in stillness, there was a spark. They saw it and refused to give up. They set up a soft, padded corner where … Read more |