SUPPORTERS
For the entire 10 years of our existence, REST was able to finance all of its work through donations – large and small. We have always been able to keep our maintenance costs low by using recycled items and by practicing high levels of conservation for electricity, water and waste.
This has allowed funds to be used for the direct care of animals and our work in research, conservation and education. Due to the need to relocated our centre and build from scratch, funds are very low at the moment and no donation is too small. Please consider a donation to our tree of life recently painted by volunteer Christina.
Consider how you would like to keep our tree alive by sponsoring the gift of life. To our many friends over the years who we may have lost contact with, please reach out to us again so that we can stay in touch.
Up to N$1,000.00 - Become a White faced owl donor
Our mascot is Blackie - a white faced owl who came in as a fledgling and could not yet fly or feed himself. Luckily, he can be released back into the wild. REST has always appreciated even the smallest of donations. For us it means that you recognize our work is worthy and have given what you can. As a White faced owl donor you will be recognized on our website for your sincere gift.
Poly technicon of Namibia Suni Bagot-Smith
Décor signs Omaue
Otjiwarongo arms & ammo
Up to N$10,000 - Become a Bateleur donor
A Bateleur eagle is one of the most beautiful in the world. Olli is our non releasable bateleur who was caught in a steel trap set out for large carnivores. Becoming a Bateleur donor supports a bird like Olli for almost a year with food, food storage and medical checks. He is very grateful to represent this kindness and REST recognizes these donors on our website and by sending a picture of Olli to the supporter.
Mark & Karen Reinecke Kirk Sudmeyer
Kansas City zoo – vet section Joyce Basel
Up to N$50,000 - Become a Whitebacked vulture donor
REST feeds about 200 wild white backed vultures at our brand new feeding site once a week and these numbers will increase to that of our old site (500-1000) once we become more established. This bird reflects the largest population of vulture species in Africa and it is an amazing wonder to watch hundreds fly in, eat, bathe and take to the skies again. These donors are recognized on our website, sent a picture of Zara and a REST sticker.
Otjiwarongo Vet Clinic Christina Nick
The Rufford Fund
Up to N$100,000 - Become a Lappet faced vulture donor
The lappet faced vulture represents a very special donor who is able to contribute considerably to our cause. REST’s Lappet faced vulture is Carl Sabre and his 1st medical costs were sponsored by my Aunt Hilde who visited Africa for the first time when he came in with a broken wing due to a power line collision. He is named after my father who was a fighter jet pilot. These contributors receive recognition on our website, a picture of Carl Sabre and some gifts from REST.
Walt Disney Foundation
Telemetry for Cape Griffons was a followed. Each sponsored named their bird
Namibia Nature Foundation/Wilderness Safaris - SOFE
Natural Encounters –
Classic Safaris – Classic Lady
REST – Dragon Rider
Up to N$500,000 - Become a Cape Griffon vulture donor
The Cape Griffon is Namibia’s most endangered species and a gift of this value is so appreciated. We have a few non releasable Cape Griffon at REST and a contributor at this level will receive a picture of Nelson who unfortunately passed away last year to an as yet unknown disease (we are still doing lab work with experts around the world) Nelson was such a special bird and had a character that attracted everyone. Nelson was our ambassador for 9 years and its amazing how many people came just to see a few “ugly” birds as a once off experience, and ended up staying in touch with REST for years and always asking about Nelson. He was a one in a million! To recognize such a level of giving, these contributors receive recognition on our website, and a framed picture of Nelson signed by the founder and one of Nelson’s best friends.
Ned Bank of Namibia – Sky banker and the Nedbank aviary
Ned & Diana Twining – Teabag, TETU and office supplies
Over N$500,000 - Become a REST patron
This is the highest level of giving that REST has. A gift of this level allows REST to plan a major project or continue many little ones without fear of lack of funding. REST invites these donors to a night in our guest house and special guided tour. In addition, they receive a very special gift of a limited edition South African coin with the Cape Griffon embossed on it from the South African mint. A patron is recognized on the website, kept up to date with short briefings once a year and is given a special original piece of artwork done of one of our captive birds by various visiting world class artists including Christina Nick.
Would you like to make a donation?
Any amount helps us tremendously!
- N$100 prints educational material for one public talk
- N$900 print 100 coloring sheets & supplies for school children
- N$1,500 Petrol to visit a farmer’s meeting or school group
- N$5,000 500 predator ID sheets for farmers preventing indiscriminate killings
- N$10,000 Not glamorous but new tires for our working truck for a year
- N$50,000 Build a capture or holding aviary
- NS$90,000 A satellite collar. name your bird and watch it make history!
- NS$150,000 A used working vehicle for REST. Ours double cabs is reaching statesmanship in years.
- N$300,000 Name a research house or education or research building after yourself
There are 4 ways to donate:
1- Transfer in Namibia through the Namibia Nature Foundation
Acct name: NNF/REST/Maria Diekmann
Acct #: 11000050263
Bank: Nedbank Namibia
Branch: Main, Independence Ave.
Branch Code: 461609
SWIFT code: NEDS NANX
2- Transfer in the USA directly to the REST account
Acct name: Rare & Endangered Species Trust
Acct #:892-041831
Bank: Bank of the West 890 W. Cherry St., Louisville, CO. 80027 USA
Routing #: 121100782
3- Make a tax deductible donation through the WILD Foundation.
4- Visit us at REST headquarters and enjoy seeing our work in person!