Eco Defense Group

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“The board president reviews the form 990 before filing.”

“Governing documents, public inspection copies of the form 990, and other pertinent documents are made available upon request.”

“Identify the problem through both a field and closed-door mission analysis, eco defense group experts identify if and how our specialized skills and network can add value and increase readiness in an area where wildlife is threatened. We look especially for ways in which we are uniquely positioned to offer a solution. Develop a solution through a collaborative process, eco defense group crafts a unique and precise solution with the goal to make wildlife protectors more safe and more capable against the threat that they face. We identify also any tools needed to facilitate our effort. Mentor in new capabilities. For projects where we believe we can make a difference, we invest time on the ground with curated mentorship programs to bring new skills to the frontlines of wildlife protection in africa.”

“The organization's volunteers provide support by facilitating the on the ground programs, fundraising and marketing.”

“We mentored 195 rangers and developed unique programs. We mentored and implemented in team leadership, problem solving and integrity building for key wildlife protection units. We designed, delivered and mentored a boat and marine unit to protect an island where poachers have been decimating wildlife. We implemented the first-ever-of-its-kind k9 unit in malawi to protect the newly introduced rhino population. We worked with top equipment and gear companies to deliver game changing capabilities to rangers on the frontlines of the rhino war. This has already had a significant impact and poachers are on the run. We began equipping and developing a brand-new special ops unit designed to go after syndicates and poaching threats on the southern tip of africa. We implemented low-light and other targeted capabilities for rangers in 5 parks. We delivered hundreds of pairs of boots, shoes, jackets, torches and other valuable ranger equipment. We delivered medical equipment and provided related skills training. We worked closely with our sister organization, the by grace foundation, to develop a new sewing and textile center to employ and train women near kruger park. We mentored and created and intelligence development program.”

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