Community‑rooted, empathy‑driven action for African penguins on the brink #NotBy2035
| Why protecting Africa’s most endangered seabird begins not at the water’s edge, but in classrooms four kilometres inland. Most students at Masakhane Primary and Gansbaai Primary in Gansbaai, South Africa, had never walked down to the sea until recently, despite living four kilometers from the water’s edge. This is not a story about distance. It … Read more |
| We asked our supporters to complete a short survey. Our complete analysis (including a gap analysis) is very specific and spans several pages. Here’s a snapshot of what our supporters told us. 💛 1. What They Care About Most 📣 2. What They Want More Of 🧭 3. What Makes Giving Fulfilling 🐧 4. Why … Read more |
| The DEEP (Dyer Island Conservation Trust Environmental Education Program) Blue Ambassadors program is a three-year engagement in partnership with Masakhane Primary and Gansbaai Primary in Gansbaai. Each year, 40 young people enroll with older students mentoring newcomers. We are proud to support this program. DEEP connects children to the ocean, science, and conservation. Although Masakhane … Read more |
| Even after graduating from the Deep Blue Ambassador program, Avuyile Nogaga carries its spirit like a tide that never recedes. Now in grade 10, she looks back on the beach cleanups and ocean camps not just as fun memories, but as formative moments that awakened her sense of purpose. “I miss the energy,” she says. … Read more |
| At KruShan Foundation, we don’t dream of becoming an empire. We are just the right size to notice what matters, move quickly, and stay connected to the soul of our mission. We’re not a sprawling nonprofit juggernaut with a labyrinth of departments and diluted mission statements. We’re a tight, focused, wildly collaborative organization where every … Read more |
| Named for the light they’re bringing to a species on the brink, two African penguins, Beacon and Sunshine, are making remarkable recoveries after being rescued from dire circumstances along South Africa’s Southern Cape. African penguins are critically endangered and Carol Walton, founder of the Seabird and Penguin Rehabilitation Centre (Saprec) is a vital lifeline. Saprec … Read more |
| When it comes to protecting a species, sometimes the most powerful tool isn’t a slick video or a viral post. It’s a conversation. Eye to eye, heart to heart, in-person. That’s why we step into classrooms, boardrooms, libraries, breweries, and community centers; any space where humans gather, to bring these critically endangered birds into people’s … Read more |
| 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 |
| 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 |