Some personal anti-poaching gear needs to be continually replaced due to the heavy wear-and-tear of these items (e.g. sleeping bags, roll mats, tents and camouflage clothes). Many of our volunteers contribute by leaving items behind which not only lightens their luggage load coming home but you also know your item will be put to good use. 

We at LEO would like to go one step further and raise money to help purchase and replace expensive equipment. In addition, LEO Africa would like to help build and expand campsites for the anti-poachers so they have somewhere better to sleep while at the same time improving anti-poaching efforts as these bush camps will enable the anti-poachers to expand their range with added mobility.

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While anti-poaching patrollers choose this life and go through more rigorous training than the army to prepare themselves for the bush, we try to do what we can to improve their lives in the bush and there are many ways that you can help.

• If you would like to obtain some of the items on the equipment list before arriving here, some of our volunteers have gone around to their friends and local businesses, explained a bit about our project and the role of our anti-poachers and have asked for small donations. In recognition for their contribution, we will happily acknowledge their donation on our website.

• Anti-poachers have rations of food so any loose change collected at LEO base in a dedicated jar goes towards buying additional food and treats. While you are at LEO, you are more than welcome to buy canned food on town trip to donate more directly to this cause. Also, you can donate any additional snack food you have left over when you leave.

• While these are small ways you can make a contribution and help make a difference, you can always make a Paypal donation and request what item(s) you would like your money to purchase. Also, when you leave LEO, we have a change jar in which you can deposit any left-over South African Rand, or if you would like to make a larger cash donation, LEO's manager will handle this in person.

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