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Here’s how your generosity has helped our work in Namibia and in Somaliland.
We have been able to transfer almost $222,000 directly to the front lines of conservation. These are some highlights of the impact:
🐾 Lifesaving Care & Rehabilitation
CCF is providing care for nearly 150 cheetahs, in facilities in Namibia and Somaliland. Your donations provided:
- Cheetah Care: Supporting 7-9 cheetahs at CCF Centres.
- Vital Nutrition: Specialized diets and supplements to keep rescued cheetahs strong.
- Mobile Medical Equipment: New mobile x-ray and ultrasound equipment, allowing CCF’s vet teams to diagnose and treat injuries faster than ever before.
- Back into the Wild: Ten cheetahs will be fitted with satellite collars (including 2-year data plans), a critical step in releasing them back into the wild where they belong.
Empowering Communities & Protecting Livestock
Conservation isn’t just about animals; it’s also about people.
- Education: CCF is engaging youth and farmers in Namibia, fostering a new generation of conservation leaders, who are knowledgeable about and proud of their country. Your support helps provide sustainable outcomes for future generation.
- Livestock Guarding Dogs: Canada has supported the breeding and training of puppies that become essential for farmers in protecting livestock, reducing conflict and saving cheetahs from retaliatory killings.
🤝 Global Partnerships
We also support the Mara-Meru Cheetah Project in Kenya. Canadian contributions have funded ranger training, essential field equipment, and transport.
🎓 The Next Generation of Conservationists
Our collaboration with Vanier College continues to thrive! In 2025, six Canadian students – from the Environmental & Wildlife Management and Animal Health programs – traveled to CCF Namibia for hands-on internships. In 2026, CCF Namibia will welcome five more interns.
Acknowledgements:
A special thank you to the Toronto Zoo, the Alan and Patricia Koval Foundation, the Gray Animal Welfare Foundation and Vanier College Dean Alena Perout for their continued support and partnership. |
