keep wildlife in the wild:
www.bornfree.org.uk
The Born Free Foundation is a dynamic, high-profile international wildlife
charity, founded by Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers following their
starring roles in the classic film 'Born Free'. Today, led by their son,
chief executive Will Travers, Born Free works throughout the world to save
lives, stop suffering, protect species and keep wildlife in the wild.
Born Free now helps animals all over the world including:
| chimpanzees, |
gorillas, |
elephants, |
| polar bears, |
lions, |
tiger, |
| leopards, |
dolphin and whales |
ethiopian wolves. |
Why not visit our website to
find out more about these animals and projects!
Case
Study
Nkuumwa the chimpanzee
Nkuumwa was young when her mummy was killed and she was snatched from
her forest home and sold as a pet in Uganda. Luckily the traumatised
little chimp was rescued and after a lot of care started to recover.
Nkuumwa is now one of over 44 chimpanzees living on Ngamba Island
Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Born Free is one of five Trustee organisations
helping to ensure every chimp has a secure and happy home. |
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Education Campaign
Born Free provides education opportunities for every age group and
encourages everyone to take action to help wildlife. Find out more about
our projects at
www.bornfree.org.uk (many are in our 'Kids Go Wild' Education Section)
or email becky@bornfree.org.uk
Wildlife Clubs:
Born Free runs Wildlife Clubs at 15 Surrey and Sussex schools,
encouraging children to explore local environments, make things to
help wildlife and investigate issues. Visit
www.bornfree.org.uk to set up a Wildlife Club in your school and
download worksheets and instructions.
"The girls loved (the wildlife clubs) _ the new ideas, the 'extra'
it added. The school enjoyed our assemblies, displays and fundraising
activities helped raise the environmental profile and interest.'
Fiona Thomas, St Catherine's Junior School, Surrey |
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WildCrew: 'At Born
Free's fantastic club for young people, Roary the lion and his
wildlife friends help children explore the amazing world of wildlife
with colourful work sheets and fun ideas. Age group is 7-12. Why not
go to
www.bornfree.org.uk/kgw and check it out!' |
School Projects: Many
children get in contact with Born Free about school projects. We supply a
number of helpful sheets in our kids section of the website.
Adopt an animal with Born Free: Adopt Nkuumwa the chimpanzee, Emily
Kate a baby elephant or Roque the tiger. You'll help provide the care they
need and get a great gift pack.
| Website: Our new
'Kids Go Wild' section of our website is especially for children who
are wild about animals. Packed full of information, activities, tips
on helping wildlife and fundraising ideas, there is a teachers'
section providing a range of cross-curricular materials, information
on creating a wildlife area and much more. |
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Educational materials:
Born Free's cross-curricular resource file 'Celebration of Wildlife' is
for Primary Phase Years 5 & 6 and includes Animal, Habitat, and
Conservation & Welfare Fact Sheets, plus Tasks and Activities.
"The materials are very enjoyable, as well as being stimulating and
informative. Roary's Fantastic Animal Facts in Section 2 of the pack
should be great fun for young children to discover."
Tony Blair, Prime Minister
"I was thrilled to receive a pack of this calibre, so in tune with the
curriculum. The pack is well organised to access appropriate materials -
well done!"
Jane Inight, St Nicholas CE Junior School
Activate: Activate is Born Free's proactive letter-writing team
whose monthly action pack encourages research, thought and action on a
wide variety of animal welfare and conservation issues. There are more
than 400 people aged from 12-82 years in the Activate team. Email
nicky@bornfree.org to get
involved.
Dissertation Titles: We currently have a variety of dissertation
titles on our website from investigating animal/conservation issues, to
providing useful facts and figures that can be used within our campaigns,
as well as a thorough piece of work for the student to submit.
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Zoochecker Weekends:
The Zoo Checker scheme trains members of the public to actively check
on their local zoos and circuses, providing the Zoo Check team with
vital up to date information about animal collections around the
world. Workshops and packs provided. |
www.bornfree.org.uk
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