ERP Project Types
Due to the significant rise in poaching incidents, the number of rhinos and elephants are rapidly decreasing.
With the ERP elephant programme, we are able to lead and fund elephant rescue, research and protection initiatives that may result in a higher chance of survival for this species.
Rescue and Treatment
of elephants that have been injured through poaching, snares or natural causes.
Emergency Response
to elephants that have broken out of reserves and are at threat of being shot or hit by vehicles on public roads.
Elephant Relocation
of elephants that are in danger of being culled due to elephant behaviour or habitat restrictions.
Collaring and Monitoring
of elephant populations in order to monitor their movements and protect them more effectively.
Specialist Advise
regarding elephants, habitats, elephant behaviours, protection and safety.
Due to the significant rise in poaching incidents, the number of rhino victims are rapidly increasing. With the ERP rhino programme, we are able to lead and fund rhino rescue, research and protection initiatives that may result in a higher chance of survival for this species.
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of rhino through the use of drones and other security methods.
Dehorning
of rhino that could become victims to poaching.
Range Expansion
projects to help reserves provide larger habitats for rhino.
Rhino Relocation
of injured or threatened rhino.
Research
on rhino orphans and their behavioural differences compared to those in the wild.
The ERP strategy is the protection and preservation of Elephantsand Rhinos in the wild through the alleviation of poverty amongrural People adjacent to the threatened areas. Our poverty alleviationmethodology covers Planning, Education, Agriculture,Cooperatives and Environment (P.E.A.C.E.).
Improved Healthand overall well-being when alleviating poverty.
Education
opportunities for all ages.
Increased Economic growthby educating people on how to start their own businesses.
Social Stabilityby providing job opportunities to have an income stream.
Environmental Protectionby educating communities to make use of sustainable practices.
ERP Honey is a community upliftment project, supported by Portia Morudi that provide mentorship to new beekeepers, and a guaranteed market for ERP’s honey producers.
ERP Honey’s newest community-based project, Melorane, is adjacent to South Africa’s 5th largest conservation area, where ERP has long-term rights on community-owned land and house an ERP-established and run rhino sanctuary.
The ERP Melorane beekeeping project is now operating in earnest, with the first 11 beekeepers from the adjacent community. The Melorane Beekeepers have to date, deployed 330 beehives. The Honey produced provides a source of income to the youthful beekeepers that manage the hives. There are great environmental benefits in growing the bee population. Bees are ecological keystone species and not only extremely important for humans, but also for entire ecosystems to function.
The honey produced from our beneficiary communities can be purchased as corporate gifts, thereby providing a ready market for our beneficiaries honey production enterprises.
Positive Impact
on biodiversity and environment.
Income Streamto unemployed community members.
Trainingopportunities to broaden skills.
Beehive Fencing
A solution to human/elephant conflict.
Protectionof endangered trees.
Many rural African children endure gruelling journeys to school, hindering their concentration and leading to high absenteeism rates. #BIKES4ERP provides bicycles, empowering students with improved attendance, concentration, and time for studying. Help break the cycle of poverty with your support.
Alleviation of Poverty
through enabling access to education which serves as a tool to reduce poverty by equipping individuals with opportunities for economic and social improvement.
Cultivating Leadership
Volunteering for #BIKES4ERP enhances leadership skills as individuals coordinate logistics, handle unexpected situations, and impact rural children in Africa.
Bicycle Assembly and Distribution
Putting bicycles together and distributing them to rural African children to improve their mobility and access to education.
Awareness Creation
Fostering global awareness, volunteering, and interacting with rural African children to promote understanding, empower communities, and facilitate cross-cultural exchange.
Mechanic Skills Developmentproviding education and hands-on instruction to individuals, equipping them with skills for repairing and maintaining bicycles effectively.
Please visit ERPKids, where you will find a trove of educational ERP-themed activities and games, including coloring pages, arts and crafts, word searches and puzzles, typically suitable for ages 3 to 11, depending on the activity.
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Instills a Sense of Empathy and Compassionby the challenges that elephants and rhinos face due to habitat loss and poaching.
Promotes Environmental Awarenessby discussing the habitat destruction, climate change, and the interconnectedness of ecosystems.
Encourages Responsible Behaviorby teaching children about the threats facing elephants and rhinos are more likely to understand the importance of responsible behavior towards wildlife.
Supports their Educationby teaching children about elephant and rhino conservation introduces children to various scientific concepts related to biology, ecology, and environmental science.
Participation in ConservationChildren who are educated about elephant and rhino conservation may become active participants in conservation efforts.
Currently we have a Barokologadi community member that is assisting the lead trainer with training and the well being of the dogs. These dog are trained with a few skill sets. Training is done in a playfully method, these dogs are trained to bite, they can sniff out gun powder, rhino horn or can be trained to sniff out any trained product. The most important skill set we require is tracking, most of our pups can track trails in their environment.
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Belgian Malinoiscanine dogs which is a medium-sized dog.
Job Opportunityfor locals to learn how to work with trained dogs.
Protection ofelephants and rhinos through tracking.
Primary Functionis to assist in protecting elephant and rhinos from illegal hunting and poaching.
Highly Trainedto track rhino horn and sniff out contraband.
16 000 hectors of this land occurs inside Madikwe Nature Reserve under the ownership control of the North West Government while 10 000 hectors is outside Madikwe Nature Reserve.
Unlike many other communities, Barokologadi took a decision not to settle on the land but to use it for development projects that would generate income and bring about jobs for them and surrounding communities. Agriculture, Conservation and Ecotourism were identified as key projects to pursue. Further to this, and in acknowledgment that they do not have the required capital to invest in developing this land, Barokologadi reached out to the ERP for a partnership and support in developing their land. The ERP, driven by its vision of conserving and protecting threatened elephants and rhinos through a model that incorporates poverty alleviation and creation of sustainable economic opportunities for communities, did not hesitate to partner with this community.
Increase of Scopeand impact of our projects and initiatives.
Long-term Sustainabilityallows us to improve food security and conservation of the environment.
Enhance Resources
by working with the surrounding communities.
Flexibility and Innovationto experiment with new projects and initiatives.
Collaboration and Partnershipamplifies the effectiveness of poverty alleviation and conservation of wildlife.
The plight of orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) and the infant mortality rate in remote villages, throughout South Africa, and, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), is dire. Child headed households are surviving without adequate shelter and without adequate food. In the remote village of Ndumo, in KwaZulu-Natal, on the Mozambique Border, the number of OVCs has grown at an alarming rate over the past years, as a result of rampant HIV/AIDS, related communicable diseases such as TB and Covid-19 affecting both adults and children.
Currently, Ndumo Schools Orphans Project feeds over 400 orphans per month, along with providing other essential items such as clothing, blankets, and personal items. But the village of Ndumo has more than 2,000 hungry children without any aid!
Improving Healthby ensuring that orphans receive the essential vitamins they need.
Enhancing Developmentin childhood to improve their learning abilities.
Increased Well-beingby providing the children with well-balanced meals.
Building Social and emotional
skills by sharing meals with fellow fosters.
Empowermentand dignity are restored when their basic needs are met.
We make gift giving, extraordinary, effortless and most importantly meaningful. We source and curate unique, high-quality gifts for clients, employees and any events or occasion. Our unique value proposition is that when you purchase one of our gift boxes, you will be ‘buying a difference’ by contributing directly to erp.ngo’s elephant and rhino conservation efforts. 100% of the trading surplus is channeled into projects carried out by our sister nonprofit erp.ngo.
Whether you are looking for a gift to mark an employee milestone or branded client and partner gifts, our team will take care of every last detail.
Enhance Brandingby sending well-thought-out gift boxes demonstrates that your company values its relationships and appreciates the recipients.
Client EngagementCorporate gift boxes can be used to strengthen relationships with clients and business partners.
Employee Recognition and Motivationby rewarding employees with gift boxes can boost morale, motivation, and job satisfaction.
Marketing and Promotionby giving corporate gift boxes can serve as a creative marketing tool.
Personalized Touchto suit the preferences and interests of the recipients.
100% of the trading surplus generated by ERP Mercantile is channeled into projects carried out by our sister nonprofits, in pursuit of the objectives of the ERP program. Our online ‘shop-in-shop’ marketplace sells our branded merchandise and also a carefully curated selection of fine merchandise, manufactured in the USA and Africa.
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Supporting Conservation Initiativeby contributing directly to the preservation of elephants and rhinos by alleviating poverty in rural communities Africa.
Ethical and Sustainable Productsthat are produced in environmentally friendly ways, such as recycled materials.
Education and Creating Awarenessfor clients about the importance of conservation and environmental stewardship.
Unique and Handcrafted Itemsselection of unique and handcrafted items that you might not find in larger, mainstream retailers.
Community Buildingby supporting local community businesses and preserving our environment.
Diverse Focus Areato concentrate on poverty alleviation.
Community Engagementto ensure a sustainable future.
Conservation Effortsto intensify the preservation of the ecosystems.
Education Opportunityto learn about a sustainable future.
Wildlife Conservationof the desert elephant and black rhino.
Nightly bonfiresat campsite to enjoy.
Living off the gridexperience in the bush.
Warm bucket showersand portable toilets available.
Star gazingexperience at night.
Many activitiesto choose from in the reserve.
