Our first fundraiser for The Tangkahan Effect was Feb Fast for Elephants.
We hoped to raise funds for shade sails and food for 8 rescue elephants in Tangkahan, Indonesia. 3 of these elephants are currently pregnant.
The Tangkahan Effect consists of 4 people, 4 friends. Nat and Christie are two community minded travellers, passionate about the well being of a small village in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Hendra and Edy are 2 local Rangers who wish to protect their village and surrounding jungle by educating and rasinign awareness through eco-tourism.
Nat and Christie have been lucky enough to visit this village several times, over the past few years, and were overwhelmed with the effect it had on them with it’s isolated location, unique community spirit and it’s tranquil surrounds. They aim to increase the welfare of Tangkahan alongside the proud and independent villagers.
In TTE first fundraiser they aimed to provide shade (through shade sails) to the 8 rescue elephants who were once at risk, due to conflict over land and vegetation. They also aimed to supplement the diet of 3 pregnant elephants who require additional fruits and vegetables to maintain optimal health.
They decided to fundraise by participating in an alcohol free Feb Fast. They'd previously found that the amount of money that they were spending in a night out could instead be used to benefit a worthy cause.
February was a very social month for them including, family reunions, birthdays and engagement parties, so this was a huge challenge for a Bintang loving, champagne drinking duo.
Needless to say the month passed, funds were raised. Shade sails were taken over to the Village. Money was delivered which is currently helping assist with materials for an elephant clinic and for additional food for the pregnant Ele's.
A huge thank you to those who contributed to Feb Fast for Ele's. Needless to say these gentle giants require enormous amounts of food and materials which put a great deal of pressure on the locals. Funds can still be donated to them at any time. Should you wish the money you choose to donate to go directly to them, please write int he comments / message section of the donation page where you'd like the money to go to.
If you'd like to 'visit' the Ele's through our facebook page, you can check out the progress, the delivery of the shade sails and the productivity that it helped bring to this little Elephant rescue camp in March 2015.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.468255756665907.1073741830.434160130075470&type=3
Thank you & Terima Kasih
