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Animal Conservation

The world is currently facing the largest species extinction event since the dinosaur age. 

The Asian elephant is officially an endangered species, with only about 8,000-11,000 wild elephants remaining in Southeast Asia and China.  Habitat loss, poaching and illegal wildlife trade are some of the major threats facing the Asian Elephant today.

In our animal conservation Impact Area, you’ll support our local nature park partners, working on animal welfare and environmental conservation. You’ll help with daily duties at the park which could include cleaning the park,  elephant care and reforestation efforts. The parks are home to several environmentally focused projects, including a reforestation initiative. You’ll leave the nature park  inspired by the conservation efforts and with knowledge  and motivation to continue making a difference. 

If you want to be a part of something bigger and work towards shifting humanities relationship with nature, then join us today! 

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Where You Can Make Your Impact!

Cambodia

Cambodia

Our partner conservation project works to protect and conserve an important jungle habitat and several endangered species. You’ll support the sanctuary by helping with elephant care, reforestation, animal rehabilitation, community education, and supporting various activities, vital for the project's success and sustainability.
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Thailand

Thailand

Our partner park contributes to the elephant's welfare and development and has been involved in dozens of rescues, creating their thriving herd! The park is home to over 100 elephants, and you will be helping with daily duties at the park, including cleaning the park, feeding the elephants and working in the elephant kitchen!
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Why make an impact with GapGuru?

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Support Local Communities

Our long-term development efforts align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals as defined for each country while also addressing the specific needs of the local community.

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Ethical and Sustainable

With our own foundation at the heart of all our programmes, we ensure that the impact we make abroad is ethical, sustainable, and beneficial to everyone involved.

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Part of Something Bigger

We know that no one can change the world in a few weeks but being part of GapGuru allows you to be part of something bigger than yourself to make a real impact.

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