Voor een toekomst voor olifanten

Olifanten worden met uitsterven bedreigd. Hun leefgebied verdwijnt in een alarmerend tempo, door toedoen van mensen. Olifanten moeten daarom buiten beschermde gebieden op zoek naar voedsel en water. Zo ontstaan er meer en meer conflicten tussen olifanten en mensen. Als de olifant verdwijnt, verliezen we een prachtige diersoort, die zo cruciaal is voor onze natuur en ecosysteem. 

Alles op alles voor duurzame verandering!

Bring the Elephant Home zet alles op alles voor de overlevingskans van olifanten. Onze natuurbeschermingsprojecten starten bij de lokale gemeenschap. We streven naar duurzaam positieve verandering, naar een wereld waar mens en olifant in harmonie naast elkaar kunnen leven. Sluit je aan bij de missie van Bring the Elephant Home!

Antoinette van de Water, oprichter BTEH

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Alvast veel dank voor je hulp! Bring The Elephant Home is een door het CBF erkend goed doel en is een ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling). Ook is BTEH lid van GlobeGuards.

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  • 🐘 Calling all elephant lovers and aspiring conservationists! Join us in Thailand!🇹🇭 You asked and we delivered! We are bringing our incredible volunteer research program to Thailand! Join us for an unforgettable 10-day elephant research experience in Thailand’s stunning Kuiburi National Park! 🗓️ November 27 - December 6, 2024 🏞️ Kuiburi National Park, Thailand 🐘 Elephant ID and Behavior Program As one of just 8 research assistants, you’ll: - Track wild elephants through lush jungles - Contribute to cutting-edge conservation projects - Work alongside researchers and local experts - Contribute firsthand to human-elephant coexistence Don’t just watch nature documentaries - live one! Make a real impact on elephant conservation while immersing yourself in the heart of Thailand’s wilderness. ‼️Limited spots available. Apply now for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Learn more: [www.bit.ly/THELE24] Link in our bio! #ElephantConservation #WildlifeResearch #Thailand #Adventure #wildlifeconservation #elephantresearch #thailandadventures #ecotourism #conservationvolunteers #asianelephant #wildlifeexperience #researchassistant #naturelovers #travelwithpurpose #thailandtravel #sustainabletravel #volunteerabroad #volunteerthailand #gapyear #conservationcareers #kuiburinationalpark
  • From challenge to opportunity 🌿✨ Faced with oversaturated markets, the resilient alternative crop farmers have pivoted to dry lemongrass production. Through collaboration with our neighbors in Yang Chum village, who graciously offered their drying facility, we’re now preparing bulk-dried lemongrass for sale. This innovative shift showcases the power of community support and adaptability in agriculture and human-elephant coexistence strategies. Together, we’re cultivating not just crops, but sustainable solutions! 🐘🌳 We appreciate the hard work and continued dedication of this Ruam Thai community group and our team at BTEH. Long hours of chopping and massive prep work went into this effort. ❤️
  • ✨If you aren’t impressed with our field team, you haven’t been paying attention! 😎 No stretch to say they are some of the world's most talented and dedicated folks! Rain or shine, they have been working on existing and new approaches to study elephant activity in Kuiburi 🐘continuing our efforts to research elephant crop interactions but now expanding to evaluate landscape-level study by tracking elephant activity on foot! Amazing! 🤩 Share some love and support for these all-stars of human-elephant coexistence, putting in the literal footwork, even contending with dangerous wildlife (🐈🪲😋). Thanks for all you do! ❤️🙏🏻❤️
  • 🌱🐘 Celebrating a Major Milestone! We are thrilled to announce that Bring the Elephant Home has reached a groundbreaking milestone with the publication of our multidisciplinary study, “The Role of Alternative Crop Cultivation in Promoting Human-Elephant Coexistence,” in the journal Diversity! In partnership with local farmers in Ruam Thai Village, we demonstrated that planting alternative crops like lemongrass and citronella can significantly reduce elephant crop damage—by more than 80%! This pioneering research led by Ave Owen (@ave_withelephants) was the catalyst and blueprint for where we find our alternative cropping research and the Tom Yum Project today! Check out the article here: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/16/9/519 Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey. Together, we are making strides toward a future where humans and elephants can thrive together in harmony. 🌍✨ #HumanElephantCoexistence #SustainableFarming #Conservation #ElephantFriendlyAgriculture #ResearchMilestone
  • 🌻 Our sun hemp fields were supposed to be a humble soil amendment project, but it turns out they’ve become the hottest new tourist attraction in town! 🌟 Who knew that a cover crop could steal the show? While we’re thrilled to see everyone enjoying the vibrant yellow blooms, these beautiful plants are more than just a pretty face. 🌱 Sunhemp plays a crucial role in our alternative crop planting by enriching the soil with much-needed nitrogen, improving its structure, and suppressing weeds—setting the stage for a healthy, sustainable harvest. So, next time you’re admiring the fields, remember that these golden beauties are hard at work, making our land more resilient for future crops (even if they do look like they belong in a postcard)! 📸 #UnexpectedTouristSpot #SunhempStunners #SustainableFarming #AlternativeCrops #BeautyWithPurpose