In addition to the fires in Brazil, uncontrolled fires have been raging in Bolivia for four weeks now. 2 million hectares of land (20,000 km2) have already been destroyed and the flames are still blazing. These pictures reach us directly from the crisis area and let us only guess at the extent of the destruction: injured animals burnt beyond recognition, burnt trees as far as the video camera can reach and at the same time many voluntary and professional helpers who give everything to stop the fires.
--> Our partner organisation in Bolivia La Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary has launched a fundraiser campaign: www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NjMwNDg
The money raised will go towards a much-needed emergency plan for the Chiquitania region, a unique ecosystem particularly hard hit by the fires.
Your donations will be used for the following purposes:
1. medical care for injured animals: so far only very few animals have been found, most of them are dead. Many material donations have already been received for the few survivors. They will be treated by local veterinarians and released as soon as possible. Only special cases (so far an ocelot and a Puma young animal) are accommodated in reserves.
2. transport and distribution of water and food so that the wild animals do not starve / die of thirst near the fires.
3. bring the necessary specialists to the affected areas to develop detailed analyses and reforestation solution strategies.
--> Click here for the La Senda Verde fundraising campaign: www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NjMwNDg
--> You are also kept up to date on the Animalma page.