Because of you, tomorrow looks wildly hopeful!
Why Give: African penguin numbers have crashed by more than 97% in the last century, and without intervention, the species could reach functional extinction in the wild by 2035. That’s the urgent part.
Here’s the hopeful part: your donation directly supports the strategies science says work: colony protection, improved fishery management, chick rescue and rehabilitation, and community‑driven coastal stewardship.
When you give, you’re changing the trajectory of an entire marine ecosystem using evidence‑based action.
Every gift you make quietly says that small communities and small species matter because you choose to care.
How Your Support Comes to Life
Maximum impact isn’t a buzzword; it’s a promise. We track outcomes and impact. We prioritize the most effective solutions. We make sure your gift goes where it matters most, and we’ll let you know how we used your donation.
| U.S. dollars | Examples of your donation’s impact |
| $30 | Shelter: One artificial house to give a penguin family the safe, sheltered home they need to raise their chicks |
| $50 | Treat: Lifesaving medical treatment for a sick or injured penguin |
| $100 | Nourish: Two weeks of fish to help a healing penguin regain strength |
| $250 | Care: Rescue, warmth, and round‑the‑clock care for an abandoned penguin chick |
| $375 | Prepare: Rapid response during a crisis (winter storms, flooding, oil spills) when penguins need it most |
| $500 | Recover: Complex treatment for a severely injured penguin |
| $750 | Sponsor: One year of hands‑on DEEP Blue Ambassador training for a disadvantaged local student |
| $1,350 | Conserve: One month’s salary for the senior seabird ranger who protects a colony of 2,800 penguins |
Prefer to donate by check? Please mail your check to KruShan Foundation, 301 Shade Road, Wimberley, Texas 78676-5650, USA.
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