Day 144 - Voted to Protect the Rhinos

The Global Impact Challenge supports British non-profits using technology to tackle the world's toughest problems. The 10 finalists are in and people can vote for their favorite project until May 31st.  The fan favorite will win a 500,000 pound grant from Google.

Wildlife crime is one of the largest illegal trades in the world. Rhino poaching increased by over 40% from 2011-2012, posing a real threat to communities and tourism operations that depend on wildlife. Over two years, The Zoological Society of London plans to reduce poaching incidents in a threatened Kenyan protected area by 50%, providing greater protection for endangered rhinos, elephants, and more. Ultimately, increased awareness of effective patrols will deter poachers, reduce threats and increase security for local community groups and wildlife rangers.

The Zoological Society of London's (ZSL) project will use next generation camera traps, equipped with automated sensors, to better protect threatened wildlife. Sensors will be able to instantaneously transmit alerts of gunfire, vehicle movement and human presence.

So for today's random act of kindness I voted for the ZSL and their project to protect threatened wildlife.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PVuodCfYpX4 

Day 144 - Voted to protect threatened wildlife