Elephant Aid International

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    WE’RE HIRING! We are still seeking a development consultant to create and oversee all fundraising initiatives and activities for Elephant Aid International. Do you know anyone who would be interested?

     


    This is why we are working hard to improve elephant welfare. These beautiful beings are not meant to suffer in chains. Show your support by donating to ERNA today.

     


    Java is a fantastic assistant to the volunteers! Check out our upcoming volunteer dates.

     

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    EAI Founder Carol Buckley, veterinarian Gigi Gaulin and visiting volunteer Lena Quenard from Thailand planted different types of bamboo to see which will be best at ERNA. Java did an expert job overseeing the activity. Bamboo is the staple of wild Asian elephants. Our effort to create an environment closely resembling elephant habitats in Asia is taking shape.

     


    Carol explains why only 7-10 elephants will roam the ERNA land: “You could have more, but the reason you wouldn’t is that the herd dynamics are affected when you bring in more elephants. Our goal is to create a healthy environment for elephants, and what’s healthy is when they act like a family.”

     


    “My motivation is to improve elephant welfare,” says Carol. “It’s not just about growing and growing. What I want is to give them autonomy and truly allow them to thrive, to just relax and be an elephant.”

  • EAI Is Hiring a Development Consultant

    EAI Is Hiring a Development Consultant


    Our next ERNA project is to construct the internal second layer of fencing. The sooner we build the fence, the sooner the elephants will be able to arrive. Please donate (and designate your donation for Elephant Refuge North America) to help us reach our goal!

     

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    We are hiring a Development Consultant who will be responsible for all fundraising initiatives and activities for Elephant Aid International. View the position and apply here.

     

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    CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS: Your help is needed! Sign up for a day to volunteer (4/8, or 4/9) for ERNA work by following the link here. Each volunteer day will be limited to 20 volunteers and we expect them to fill up fast, so be sure to sign up early!

     


    In honor of the International Day of Happiness (March 20), consider bringing joy to retired elephants by contributing to ERNA. Click here.

     

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    The Cape Ann Cinema will feature a screening of UNCHAINED on Sunday, May 21st at 6:30pm. UNCHAINED is a documentary following the work on Carol Buckley and EAI. Both Carol Buckley and director Alex Rivera will be present at the screening and the weekend fundraising events sponsored by Cape Ann Fresh Food and Direct Aid Nepal. Be sure to join us by purchasing your tickets here!

  • Georgia Outdoors to Track Development of ERNA

    Georgia Outdoors to Track Development of ERNA

    Elephant Aid International has joined Evite’s charitable network: Pledgeling. When using Evite to send invitations, you can now request donations to EAI instead of gifts. Perfect for any elephant-loving party planner! Learn more here.

     


    Sharon Collins from GPB’s Georgia Outdoors and cameraman Shane visited Elephant Refuge North America this week to document our progress. The perimeter fence, which acts as a security barrier, is 50% complete. The fence crew is doing an amazing job. Georgia Outdoors plans to track our development and immortalise each elephant that makes ERNA their home.

     


    We would like to show our sincerest gratitude to Sarah Shaw, Founder of Nature Defense Foundation (NDF). Sarah has dedicated herself to helping animals in need and EAI is fortunate to have her join our efforts. The NDF has provided grant funding to Elephant Aid International and continues to provide fundraising and outreach support on an ongoing basis. Thank you, Sarah!

     


    We are working hard to end the worldwide suffering of elephants — and we couldn’t do it without your help. Thank you for your continued support. Please consider donating to ERNA by clicking here.

     


    ERNA will span 850 acres of land. The fence will help secure the perimeter to keep the retired elephants safe and allow them to heal and thrive within their natural environment.