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You can support these projects by becoming a sponsor (organizations and businesses only) or by designating your donation to the project of your choice.
Conservation & Restoration
Funding need: $588
Sponsor the community-based monitoring of red panda habitat conducted four times a year at 12 monitoring blocks in Jajarkot district, Western Nepal.
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Your reforestation sponsorship will allow us to improve habitat continuity in this important region through the purchase and restoration of private lands. With your support, we will be able to establish a biological corridor that connects the fragmented patches of Community Forest in Nepal with the protected areas in India.
A $5,000 sponsorship aids in the purchase, tree planting, and salary of local land stewards for one hectare of degraded land.
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A $3,200 sponsorship aids in the purchase of one hectare of degraded land.
A $1,000 sponsorship aids in the tree planting on one hectare of degraded land.
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Funding need: $30,000
The Pаnԁаs and Pangolins project is а ground-breaking project aimed at safeguarding two endangered species, the red panda and the Chinese pangolin, who are both vital conservation ambassadors of Nepal’s diverse ecosystems.
Your support directly facilitates on-the-ground research, community engagement, and protective measures against anthropogenic threats, ensuring the survival of these endangered species and their habitats.
Together, let's create a world where pandas and pangolins thrive!
Funding need: $11,199
Your support in the construction of greenhouses, shade houses, and nurseries will enable us to grow even more healthy and robust seedlings and saplings to be transplanted into the degraded red panda habitat. The nurseries will also provide non-timber forest products (NTFPs), medicinal plants, and livestock fodder species to support the sustainable livelihoods of local communities.
Your contribution is the key to a flourishing tomorrow for red pandas and the local communities that live alongside them.
Funding need: $150,000
This Restoration Hub is poised to become a beacon of sustainable environmental stewardship in our Jaubari Restoration Site. This cutting-edge center, dedicated to advancing high-altitude landscape restoration, will feature state-of-the-art nurseries equipped with greenhouses and shade houses, and water conservation ponds. The presentation hall will demonstrate the impactful “Plant A Red Panda Home” initiative, providing stakeholders from around the world with a firsthand look at the effectiveness of our restoration projects. As an international collaboration hub, the center will foster partnerships, inviting individuals and organizations to join us in cultivating a sustainable future. Your support can make this vision a reality, contributing to the preservation of high-altitude ecosystems and the global environment. Donate today to be a part of the positive change our planet urgently needs.
Education & Empowerment
Funding need: $4,481
Support the sustainable livelihoods of the local people of Nepal with nettle fiber production and extraction training. This training equips indigenous people – especially women – with the skills to live sustainably while being economically independent.
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Funding need: $700 per tent
Support the local community dependent on red panda habitat with simple but life-changing solutions, like high-quality tents. These mobile tents replace wood sheds and reduce timber demand.
Funding need: $3,626
Educate the new generation of Forest Guardians!
In addition to providing information and skills needed for addressing conservation challenges, this educational material will help students understand how their decisions and actions affect the environment and teach them how they can safeguard red pandas and their habitats.
Funding need: $1,236
Herders rely on the same land that red pandas do; this shared space can lead to increased habitat degradation if sustainable herding practices are not applied. Your sponsorship will provide livestock herders with invaluable information on the importance of red pandas and habitat conservation, enabling them to live more harmoniously with their landscape.
Funding need: $3,500
One of the best ways to prevent wildfires is to train, engage, and mobilize the local people. Support us in training the Community Forest User Group (CFUG) members of Taplejung district – a district that houses red panda habitat prone to forest fires – on fire management.
The CFUGs will be trained in combating wildfires and educated on fire types, causes, effects, and preventive measures. Your support will help protect the vulnerable home of red pandas through the empowerment of local communities.
Funding need: $20,381
Make an impact on local community members by sponsoring a Biodiversity Conservation Workshop. Local communities are the guardians of the delicate ecosystem where red pandas weave the tales of their lives. These workshops offer comprehensive training on red pandas and underscore their significance in preserving the eastern Himalayan ecosystem, helping to bridge educational gaps and cultivate a deeper understanding of biodiversity. Together, we can empower communities and safeguard the eastern Himalayan ecosystem!
Funding need: $1,000
Help inspire the next generation of red panda protectors! Your support will enable students to explore and connect with nature, fostering a deep appreciation for the environment. These ecotrips go beyond traditional classroom learning, offering hands-on experiences that inspire students to protect and preserve natural habitats and ecosystems.
Funding need: $3,639
Sponsor the capacity enhancement and conservation education for local and national law enforcement agencies. They will learn about habitat protection, threat identification, and anti-poaching investigation.
Funding need: $14,811
Elected members of the Rural and Municipality Council are responsible for managing natural resources, however they are often unaware of environmental issues. By sponsoring education workshops and training, 114 members from Western Nepal can be trained in natural resource management and biodiversity conservation best practices.
Funding need: $425 per stove
With your support, local herders and homestay owners will receive improved fuel-efficient cookstoves that reduce firewood consumption and indoor air pollution.
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Funding need: $4,500
With your support, 50 marginalized school children —with an emphasis on young girls — of Community Forests in Jajarkot, Jumla, Kalikot, Rolpa, Dolpa, and Rukum will receive school supplies (stationary materials, uniform, etc.) for one year.
In addition to breaking down barriers to education, these scholarships will help nurture talent and promote an inclusive future in conservation.
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Funding need: $1,553
Your sponsorship of Forest Guardian training promotes a healthy ecosystem for red pandas by ensuring our habitat protection work is backed by the latest conservation science.
Help Forest Guardians develop skills in habitat monitoring and protection – including block establishment methods, pellet sample collection, and stray dog surveys – with an emphasis on anti-poaching patrolling (disabling traps/snares). They also learn about field safety protocols, as well as how to restore forests and conservation ponds.
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Your business or organization can make an impact on red panda conservation by sponsoring a project.
Ready to Sponsor? Contact Deputy Director, Terrance Lee: (877) 854-2391 Ext. 101
terrance@redpandanetwork.org
Seedling: $999 and under
Sapling: $1000-$4999
Tree: $5000-$9999
Forest: $10,000-$49,000
Habitat: $50,000-$99,999
Ecosystem: $100,000+
