It is exciting to see things progressing here at Nikela. After spending many weeks slogging through the legal, ethical, IRS, State, and business matters at hand, it is great to be talking to real people about real problems and finding real solutions. Thanks to all who are helping to bring this charity forward.The web site and tour of South African opportunities are the next big projects. Each will cost between $12,000 to $15,000 and need to be accomplished this year. We are pursuing many options but if you have any ideas of who to approach for these funds we would…
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Hello we're Margrit and Russ

Over the years Nikela connected you...
To Wildlife Heroes on the ground rescuing and protecting lions, elephants, rhino, pangolin and other wild animals.100% of your donation going to help.

GIFTS HAVE...
- Helped fuel wildlife rescue missions.
- Bought equipment or food.
- Offset vet expenses.
- Sponsored beehives.
- Or simply done good for another wild animal.

Nikela's Impact over the Years.
$104,945 as of December 31st 2021.
Making a difference to 24 Wildlife Heroes in 8 African countries.
Helping protect Lions, care for baby Rhino, rescue Pangolin, protect Elephants, nurture orphaned Monkeys... and the list goes on.
Right now we're all about ELEPHANTS

A few favorite Elephant Videos for your enjoyment
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#29 Elephants give us a scare at the waterhole I Africa Tour 2016-2017
We're surrounded! After a good hour watching the wildlife at the water hole in Majete Game Reserve in Malawi it's time to move on. But, the elephants give us a scare! They appear to have strategically placed themselves. Getting back to our Land Rover becomes a bit of a challenge.Baby elephant is taught an unexpected lesson at the waterhole
Baby Elephant Video with a Surprise
Watch our favorite animal video of a mischievous Baby Elephant with a floppy trunk walking with two cheeky teenage Elephants. The combination leads to a surprising result and a lesson for all. Also find the answer if Elephants have bones in their trunk and watch Moses protect Elephants with bees. We're at a hide in Tuskers outside of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. It's getting towards evening and a herd of elephants including youngsters have come to drink and enjoy the salt left for them. One baby elephant with his floppy trunk decides to follow a couple of older youngsters. Does play turn to bullying? Whichever, it is mum or aunt get involved with a loud trumpeting.Did the herd reject this baby elephant and it's mother?
Elephants usually take care of their own. What happened in Hwange National Park with this baby elephant and it's mother seemed really strange.
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What Our Donors are Saying
Gael W. – UK
“We wanted our small English country garden beehives to help bees & farmers in Africa.”
Emily G
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Veronica Y.
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Bart C.
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Kevin K.
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Ali
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Deb H.
“I would be happy to sponsor a ranger.”
Caroline
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Banu S.
“I am deeply saddened by the massacre of rhinos. My heart bleeds with them and for them.”
Nancy P.
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Devin M.
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Anna L.
“I’m an artist who mostly paints animals. I want to start helping save them. Thanks for the hard work and perseverance in your mission.”
Ian R.
“You do amazing work protecting our rhinos. Thank you Peter so much.”
Abdallah G.
“Thank you Peter for all you do to stop rhino poaching.”
Caterina V.
“What Moses is doing is astonishing to stop human wildlife conflict… I’ve really been caught up by this cause… we all hope for a better world.”
Laura V.
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Andrew Y.
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Kim
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Liz & Jim
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Cannon F.
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Alex L.
“Never give up!”
Sher
“Thank you for the work you do. Every life saved is a treasure for the future.”
Tamarind
“I love the work that Margrit and Russ do for African wildlife. It’s an honor to help their causes, and the bee boxes were especially fun.”
Anon
“I spent 25 dollars on a beehive. As a 14 year old. I wish I could do more.”
Pirjo
“After several visits to Africa I understood that the best way to support nature conservation in Africa is via hands-on grass-root projects. Nikela is just doing that.”
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Meryn
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Fred & Kay
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Nancy
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Roxanne
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Andreas
“Thank you for the great work you do!”
Paige L.
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Robin K.
“Thank you for everything you are doing to stop the poaching crisis.”
Jacqueline
“I’m grateful today for the work that you do and grateful that I was able to do just a small part in helping Moses and the elephants”
Jeannine
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Charmaine
“In January 2019 I saw one of your videos by “accident” and then was hooked. Thank you for doing this amazing work.“
Mina M. (volunteer – USA)
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Neville B. New Zealand
It is people like you that enable others like myself to find a home for our modest contributions. I can’t read a story like POACHED! and do nothing.
Golda V.
I donated because I want to help people who are working hard to and directly to save African wildlife…
Sandra R.
I loved the idea of working with people who are fighting such a noble cause. I love working with Margrit… keeping us all together and motivated …
Pawan – India
Hats off to you and Sir who still in this (your) age are doing fantastic job to protect wild life…
Margie
I’m so amazed at you and Russ. Love your blogs and emails!
Liz H.
I remember hearing that recurring donations help immensely… Glad to be a part of your work.
Colleen G. (volunteer – Switzerland)
…what better way to be involved with helping the planet than by actually making some changes?
Mike S.
I just like to help!
Jess – UK
It’s brilliant that there are people like you doing the work you do.
Cassie S. (volunteer – USA)
I’m a college student on a budget, so I can’t donate much money. Instead… I ended up volunteering with Nikela.
Megaen K. (volunteer – USA)
…I believe in the work that they do. I want to support the dedicated people in South Africa who are working to help animals. They are heroes.
Jim B. – USA
I’m a friend of Sandy L… in whose honor I made this donation. She told me about and I’ll continue to send support when I can.
Kubilay – India
…I deliberately made two transactions. First I saw Baye and then Peter and I wanted to give them both a hand.
Mikaela R. (volunteer – USA)
I am grateful to assist in promoting the protection of wildlife in anyway and am honored to partake in such an important and humbling mission.
Khristinna S. (volunteer – USA)
Working closely with the Nikela team and knowing you are contributing to a great cause inspires you every day…
Kalli D. (volunteer – USA)
…to stay connected to the ongoing fight and reality of the wildlife trade I wanted to volunteer with Nikela.
Joyce C. (volunteer – USA)
I got my current part time job because my employer saw the giraffe infographic I created.
Frank v. E. (volunteer – Netherlands)
Small charity organizations can accomplish very direct results…
Shawn B. (volunteer – USA)
…my team and I were tasked to create a fresh video to promote a participating nonprofit. After sorting through all of the contenders, we decided on Nikela…
Brandi W. (volunteer – USA)
…I couldn’t stand by and do nothing. Complacency isn’t in my vocabulary. The Earth is losing species faster than ever before! And is happening on our watch…
Jessica I. (volunteer – USA)
…Nikela’s variety of projects and involvement in telling the right stories, by educated people lays the foundation for change. I really enjoy contributing to that.
Heather S. (volunteer – USA)
It is fun to be included in a great project… We are all in this together and as a group, it can be done!
Wendy S. (volunteer – USA)
I love being a part of this… always wished I could find a way to save them (which isn’t very easy when you live in Ohio.) I wanted to be a “voice” for the rhinos.
News from the Bush
Zooming Along…
· by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts
Here we are at the end of June!What we’ve accomplished to date:– 501(c)(3) application – In its second review with our CPA – Legal counsel found for a final “once over” – Business Plan – Met with SCORE counselor – Written Plan progressing nicely – Fussing and discussing over the details with Russ – Finding those GIVERS – Qualifying the RECEIVERS – Finally found way to create a fillable AND savable PDF form for the application – Three conservation efforts waiting for the application – Merchant Services lined up – Website design meeting with TradeMark Media next week– Social Media…
Take a look… Do what you can to help.
· by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: All Posts
Sad photos of the living tragedy of the oil spill. My hat off to the countless men and women who are giving it their all to save the birds and their habitat.See the photos…Scenes from the Gulf of Mexico – The Big Picture – Boston.com
Get Kids Involved ~ Change the Future
· by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: All Posts
Looking for a great family summer activity for your kids? Here is a grand one… please pass it along. Make a Field Guide … to Your Yard! – National Wildlife Federation
Get Involved Right There Where You Are…
· by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: All Posts
Animals Matter – Spread the word: Act Now!
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