Wildlife crime is sweeping the planet. The illegal trafficking of wildlife is now one of the world's largest criminal industries.Modern-day poachers have evolved and routinely utilise military tactics and equipment to kill high-target species, such as elephants, rhinos and gorillas. The non-profit International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) has established a Ranger Training Academy to instruct wildlife rangers, both men and women, in military tactics to hunt the poachers. The IAPF is now registered in four separate countries across southern and east Africa, and the rangers help protect the animals within nearly three million hectares of wilderness every day. www.iapf.org
Open Road Alliance has launched a low-interest loan to offer NFP's access to working capital and credit lines understanding that the goal isn't just money making, but to benefit society at large. Organisations can now apply for assistance and receive a below-market rate loan with a maximum two-year window for return. Open Road is encouraging other foundations and impact investors to develop their own funding mechanisms to better serve the needs of nonprofits and social enterprises working for impact. www.fastcompany.com/40534806/when-nonprofits-have-a-financial-emergency-theres-now-a-fund-to-bail-them-out
The Mile High WorkShop in Denver, Colorado is an employment and job training program for those facing barriers to work through the manufacturing and production of handmade goods.?It provides contract manufacturing services in cut &?sew, woodworking, laser etching/cutting,?handmade assembly, and packaging/fulfillment services,?in order to employ men and women rebuilding their lives from homelessness, addictions, and incarceration.?https://www.milehighworkshop.org/
