Advancing Conservation through Technology

Join us in supporting the conservation of Virunga National Park by investing in state-of-the-art technologies such as drone capabilities. By equipping the Park’s Rangers with these advanced tools, we can enhance their ability to monitor and evaluate key species, combat poaching threats, and prevent deforestation without endangering Park staff.

Tragically, Virunga National Park is the most dangerous park in the world for Rangers, with the loss of ten lives in the line of duty in 2023 alone. By donating to this cause, you’ll play a crucial role in safeguarding endangered wildlife while also providing vital support to the 700+ courageous Rangers who risk their lives daily to protect the Park.

In 2023, a whopping 12,027 flights were conducted, traveling 121,602 kilometres. That’s more than 3 times around the globe!

 

 

Make a Difference: Donate to Virunga's Wildlife Protection Efforts

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    2.5 ETH
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    2.5 ETH

    Buy a drone to enhance wildlife monitoring

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    6 ETH
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    6 ETH

    Buy an electric motorbike for anti-poaching patrols

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    Set-up a small solar farm to power Ranger base

  • Collars enable Rangers to
    monitor lion herds effectively.
  • Drones provide vital support
    to our Rangers while ensuring their safety.

In 2023, thanks to our supporters we

  • Removed 937 snares

  • Conducted 121,602 km of air surveillance

  • Provided healthcare and emergency support to 760+ Rangers and their families

  • Conducted 3,463 patrols by foot

  • Patrolled 22,401 km by foot

WHY DONATE CRYPTO?

In many countries, donating cryptocurrency is classed as a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This can make Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax efficient ways to support Virunga National Park. However, you should consult a tax professional for specifics about your country. 

 

Frequent Asked Questions

A. Yes, you can. We have an option for donors to submit only an email in order to receive an automatic tax receipt.

A. Yes, the Virunga Foundation is a registered charity in the UK and Belgium.

A. If you’d like to learn more about how donating crypto can lower your taxes, please talk to a local tax professional or review your tax authority guidelines.

A. No we do not. Through our crypto-wallet custodians The Giving Block, the charity auto-converts these gifts to dollars as soon as we receive them.

A. The Giving Block’s technology enables Virunga to accept donations in a variety of cryptocurrencies, ensuring transactions are processed securely and compliantly.

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