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BLOG POST ALERT: Pachyderms and the Pandemic: Repe

BLOG POST ALERT:
Pachyderms and the Pandemic: Repercussions of Covid-19 for Elephants in Thailand.
Read all about on our website
thecareprojectfoundation.org/blog/

As a non-profit, we rely on people like you to hel

As a non-profit, we rely on people like you to help spread the word about The Care Project Foundation. Please consider sharing this content with people you know and getting them involved! We are still fund-raising to help as many elephants and owners as we can. Your help is still very much needed.
Please visit the link the bio to find out about how you can help.
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The Care Project Foundation team was fortunate enough to head back to Huay Pakood Village, Mae Chaem Province to do another donation drop.
Amongst items donated was 178 pile of corn plants, 2.2 tons of fresh sugar cane and 1.9 tons of bananas, transfer fee (petrol) 3000thb.
Our ability to conduct donation drops have been less than what we would like, but that said, we are still extremely grateful for all the donations we have received from our supporters.
While the government has lifted the lockdown the of tourist attractions in Thailand, travel restrictions still looms over many elephant owners. This means that they are still pretty much stuck in the villages without an income. Every little bit counts and we are grateful for your support.

As a non-profit, we rely on people like you to hel

As a non-profit, we rely on people like you to help spread the word about The Care Project Foundation. Please consider sharing this content with people you know and getting them involved!
Last weekend, The Care Project Foundation team had the privilege of delivering a total of 10,000kg (2,200 lbs) of elephant food to communities in Mae Chaem. In addition to food for the elephants, we also donated 3 specialised elephant first aid kits to villages in the district.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic several months ago, most of the elephant camps in Thailand have been forced to close. These indefinite closures meant a loss of both income and job security for mahouts and elephant caretakers. Many have found it necessary to leave their places of employment and return to their homes, often on foot, accompanied by their elephants. In the past two months, many elephants have returned with their mahouts to Mae Chaem, living among village communities. Caretakers there have been doing what they can to support their elephants, their families, and themselves, often relying on subsistence farming for food and income. The Care Project Foundation would like to acknowledge the hard work and sacrifice of the dedicated community of elephant caretakers throughout Thailand during these difficult times. These individuals work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing of their elephants, and it is our hope that our donation of elephant food and veterinary supplies might help alleviate some of the stresses of their daily life.
Over the course of the past month, The Care Project Foundation has donated a total of 25,000kg of elephant food to elephant owners and mahouts in Northern Thailand. This food has helped feed an estimated 300 elephants during a time when many have been struggling to support their elephants financially. While our commitment to the elephants and elephant caretaker community is unwavering, we have made the decision to temporarily cease our elephant food donation initiative in order to focus on fundraising and the expansion of other vital projects, so that we may continue to make a positive impact in local communities.

As a non-profit, we rely on people like you to hel

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Ever wondered how a watermelon grows?
It is the season for watermelon! Taking roughly 65-90 days to grow, watermelons are probably the most popular summer fruit!
Too much watermelon however is not good for an elephant due to its high water content which makes it a diuretic for elephants. This affects the kidneys and creates a huge health problem for them in the future. 🍉🍉🍉 As a non-profit, we rely on people like you to help spread the word about The Care Project Foundation. Please consider sharing this content with people you know and getting them involved!

Mango season is in full swing in Thailand. The Ca

Mango season is in full swing in Thailand.
The Care Project Foundation would like to thank Na La Da Hostel, Khun Oom and her family for the generous mango donation. Thanks to her kind gesture, we were able to donate close to 9 ton (kg) of mangoes to elephants in need.
It sure takes two to MANGO! 😂🥭

We’re reminiscing about the time we made a docum

We’re reminiscing about the time we made a documentary about Mae Boon Hai and got to know her and her remarkable team of care givers.
To support us in our Elephant Clinic work, you can head on over to the website and donate for medical supplies so that we can help more elephants like her.

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announ

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mae Boon Hai. She passed away this evening (7th of May) at 1813.
This is a picture of her the first time we met her 3 years ago.

Is the current lockdown situation making you itch

Is the current lockdown situation making you itch to get on a plane and go on an adventure?
We want to help cure that itch! We are offering 20% off our Volunteer Program (only runs in Chiang Mai), for 2021!
Email programs@thecareprojectfoundation.org to claim your spot!
Discount ends 31st May 2020

ENGLISH BELOW มูลนิธิปันน้

ENGLISH BELOW
มูลนิธิปันน้ำใจสู่ชาวดอย The Care project foundation ได้เปิดรับบริจาค เพื่อจัดซื้อ อาหาร ยาและเวชภัณฑ์ อาหารเสริม สำหรับช้างเลี้ยงในช่วงวิกฤติการณ์การแพร่ระบาดของเชื้อไวรัส COVID- 19 ซึ่งมีผู้ใจบุญและห่วงใยน้องช้างพร้อมร่วมบริจาคเงินเป็นจำนวนมาก
มูลนิธิปันน้ำใจสู่ชาวดอย The Care project foundation ขอแจ้งยอดรับบริจาค โดยเริ่มรับบริจาคตั้งแต่วันที่ 2 เมษายน 2563 สรุปยอดถึงวันที่ 30 เมษายน 2563 เป็นจำนวนเงินทั้งสิ้น 723,143.47 บาท (ยอด ณ วันที่ 30 เมษายน 2563) โดยเงินบริจาคได้ถูกนำไปช่วยเหลือช้างและควาญช้าง ทั้งในเขตแม่วาง จังหวัดเชียงใหม่ จังหวัดภูเก็ต พัทยา จังหวัดชลบุรี รวมถึงเกาะสมุย จังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานีดังนี้ * จัดซื้อยาและเวชภัณฑ์ และอาหารเสริม เพื่อรักษาช้างป่วย ชราและพิการ ( น้ำเกลือ 96 ขวด, ยาทำแผลและอุปกรณ์ทางการรักษา รวมเป็นเงิน 13,205 บาท
* อาหารช้าง(ต้นสัปปะรด 81 คันรถ , หญ้าเนเปีย 7 คันรถ 40 คันรถเล็ก, ต้นกล้วย 62 คันรถ)
* ผลไม้เสริม (กล้วย 12,612 กิโลกรัม ,แตงโม 5,980 กิโลกรัม ,สัปปะรด , อ้อย 6 คันรถ, ฟักทอง 2,500 กิโลกรัม , ฟาง 126 มัด)
* สมุนไพร (เครือสะบ้า, มะขามเปียก, เกลือ, ข้าวเหนียว)
* ค่าใช้จ่ายในการดำเนินการจัดหา จัดการ และขนส่ง อาหารและหญ้าสำหรับช้างเลี้ยง จำนวน 38 เชือก รวมเป็นเงิน 95,000 บาท)
* ค่าใช้จ่ายช่วยเหลือการดับไฟป่า,เครื่องเป่าลม อาหารแห้งและน้ำดื่ม 16,397 บาท
โดยวันที่ 30 เมษายน 2563 ใช้จ่ายไปแล้วเป็นจำนวนเงินทั้งสิ้น 459,147 บาท
มูลนิธิปันน้ำใจสู่ชาวดอย The Care project foundation ขอขอบพระคุณในทุกๆความสนับสนุน และความไว้วางใจในการทำงาน ทางมูลนิธิจะทำงานด้วยความโปร่งใสและเงินจะถูกนำไปใช้ให้เกิดประโยชน์แก่น้องช้างและพี่ๆควาญ ทั้งเรื่องของอาหารช้างและสุขภาพค่ะ
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MAE BOON HAI UPDATE: Today marks the 20th day sin

MAE BOON HAI UPDATE:
Today marks the 20th day since Mae Boon Hai’s fall. Up till today, our veterinarian team along side Mae Boon Hai’s mahout have been on site everyday. Our main focus remains the same. Mae Boon Hai receives fluid therapy, pain medication and a nutrient dense diet daily. Every small, big or small is also recorded.
With ailments such as hers, it is hard to say if she is getting better or worst. We are however doing our very best for her.

Covid Update: FOOD DROP We braved the storm today

Covid Update: FOOD DROP
We braved the storm today alongside camp owners from the Mae Wang region in Chiang Mai. 50 elephants from 7 different elephant camps benefited from our donation drive today. This would be the third time that we are doing this for the elephant rearing community affected by the massive spread of the Coronavirus that led to the drastic decline in tourism across the globe.
The Care Project Foundation have always and will always stand in solidarity of community, especially in these dire times.
To support us in our efforts to feed more elephant during the crisis, please click the link in the bio.

COVID-19 We were back again on the 22nd of April,

COVID-19
We were back again on the 22nd of April, donating food to elephants at risk in the Mae Wang province.
This time, we collaborated with the mayor of the province as she reached out to the people and animals in need.
Your donation helps to support this. We cannot be more grateful at this time of absolute need.
To find out more about how you can help, visit the link in the bio.
#bepartofsomethingbigger

ENGLISH IN COMMENT มูลนิธิปัน

ENGLISH IN COMMENT
มูลนิธิปันน้ำใจสู่ชาวดอย The Care project foundation ได้เปิดรับบริจาค เพื่อจัดซื้อ อาหาร ยาและเวชภัณฑ์ อาหารเสริม สำหรับช้างเลี้ยงในช่วงวิกฤติการณ์การแพร่ระบาดของเชื้อไวรัส COVID- 19 ซึ่งมีผู้ใจบุญและห่วงใยน้องช้างพร้อมร่วมบริจาคเงินเป็นจำนวนมาก
มูลนิธิปันน้ำใจสู่ชาวดอย The Care project foundation ขอแจ้งยอดรับบริจาค โดยเริ่มรับบริจาคตั้งแต่วันที่ 2 เมษายน 2563 สรุปยอดถึงวันที่ 21 เมษายน 2563 เป็นจำนวนเงินทั้งสิ้น 687,771.22 บาท (ยอด ณ วันที่ 21 เมษายน 2563) โดยเงินบริจาคได้ถูกนำไปช่วยเหลือช้างและควาญช้าง ทั้งในเขตแม่วาง จังหวัดเชียงใหม่ จังหวัดภูเก็ต พัทยา จังหวัดชลบุรี รวมถึงเกาะสมุย จังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานีดังนี้ จัดซื้อยาและเวชภัณฑ์ และอาหารเสริม เพื่อรักษาช้างป่วย ชราและพิการ ( น้ำเกลือ 56 ขวด, ยาทำแผลและอุปกรณ์ทางการรักษา รวมเป็นเงิน 6,627 บาท
อาหารช้าง(ต้นสัปปะรด 57 คันรถ , หญ้าเนเปีย 6 คันรถ 40 คันรถเล็ก, ต้นกล้วย 62 คันรถ)
ผลไม้เสริม (กล้วย 8100 กิโลกรัม ,แตงโม 3500กิโลกรัม ,สัปปะรด , อ้อย 3 คันรถ, ฟักทอง 1500 กิโลกรัม , ฟาง 70 มัด)
สมุนไพร (เครือสะบ้า, มะขามเปียก, เกลือ, ข้าวเหนียว)
ค่าใช้จ่ายในการดำเนินการจัดหา จัดการ และขนส่ง อาหารและหญ้าสำหรับช้างเลี้ยง จำนวน 38 เชือก รวมเป็นเงิน 57,000 บาท)
โดยวันที่ 21 เมษายน 2563 ใช้จ่ายไปแล้วเป็นจำนวนเงินทั้งสิ้น 350,192 บาท
มูลนิธิปันน้ำใจสู่ชาวดอย The Care project foundation ขอขอบพระคุณในทุกๆความสนับสนุน และความไว้วางใจในการทำงาน ทางมูลนิธิจะทำงานด้วยความโปร่งใสและเงินจะถูกนำไปใช้ให้เกิดประโยชน์แก่น้องช้างและพี่ๆควาญ ทั้งเรื่องของอาหารช้างและสุขภาพค่ะ
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Mae Boon Hai Update 17 April 2020 It was business

Mae Boon Hai Update
17 April 2020
It was business as usual today as our Emergency Response Team headed back to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary to treat Mae Boon Hai. Our objective today was lifting and moving her. This was much needed because, Mae Boon Hai is currently suffering from a left lateral recumbency. This means that she is experiencing severe stiffness and swelling on her back left leg. Her team of care givers are on the ball and giving her warm compress and massage to ease her muscles as much as they can.
We also administered fluid therapy via her right ear vein. Today, she received 2 btl NSS, 3 btl LRI, and half a btl of R-cetate. Our main focus is to make sure she stays hydrated and is as comfortable and pain free as possible.
Wound dressing: Our team also cleaned her up and changed the dressing on her wounds. Because, Mae Boon Hai was propped up higher, we were able to see the bedsores that have been forming from days of pressure on one side.
Whilst trying to turn her over this afternoon, we came to the conclusion that it could would and decided against it when she displayed more mobility, alertness and comfort after she was propped up at a slightly higher angle with a harness. This is all good. This doesn't mean that she is miraculously cured, but when you are in the business of dire situations like we are, you take what little wins you can and celebrate them.
We know that there is currently a lot of fundraisers that are going on right now, especially in the elephant world. But if you like what we stand for and would like to help other elephants such as Mae Boon Hai, you can visit the link in our bio. Let's make sure that no elephant gets left behind or forgotten, ever.
#bepartofsomethingbigger

COVID-19 SUPPORT The Care Project Foundation gave

COVID-19 SUPPORT
The Care Project Foundation gave out 3000kg of elephant food yesterday as part of our Covid-19 support efforts. This will help to supplement the food that mahouts are cutting for their elephants now.
Since the drastic decline in tourism, many elephant owners are left stranded to fend for themselves as camps are forced shut. This results in a majority of elephants in various parts of Northern Thailand to make the long and dangerous journey back home.
The Care Project Foundation stands in solidarity with elephant camps in need despite husbandry methods. We put elephants first and we are committed to being part of the solution.
#bepartofsomethingbigger
Check the link in our bio to help in our fundraiser and donate to our emergency fund that will help to support as many elephant owners as we can.

Mae Boon Hai Update. Mae Boon Hai was not looking

Mae Boon Hai Update.
Mae Boon Hai was not looking as alert today as she was the last few days. All the many days of lying on her side is taking a toll on her body. Her legs are starting to swell. Her mahout never leaves her side and carefully prepares her meals and takes notes on her medical chart for our veterinarian.
Mae Boon Hai has got a strong team of people who loves her, backing her up.

Happy Songkran Everyone. Today, instead of a trad

Happy Songkran Everyone.
Today, instead of a traditional Songkran of throwing water at each other, we waited patiently as the IV fluid inserted into Mae Boon Hai’s veins slowly decreased in volume. One after another, our team stays continuously stays alert and strong for our matriarch.
On the morning of the 11th of April, Mae Boon Hai, our beloved matriarch slipped and fell while out grazing. Due to her age, unfortunately, it made it difficult for her to stand back up. Older elephants are always a fall risk. This is largely due to a variety of impairments such as poor vision or muscle weakness. The trauma from the fall impacted her muscles and joints making it difficult for her to stand back up. As we post this, we are making her as comfortable as we possibly can and keeping her hydrated and sheltered from the hot summer sun.
Many will remember Mae Boon Hai, age 76 from the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary facility. Completely blind on her left eye from a cornea ulcer and partially blind on the other from cataracts, Boon Hai was rescued from an illegal logging camp in Phang Nga province in the south of Thailand. Boon Hai, when she first came to us, would never allow anyone to touch her. Her skin was flaky, her tongue dry - Boon Hai was so dehydrated and overworked. It has been 3 and a half years since we first laid eyes on this beauty and we are praying that she takes all the rest she needs and muster up the strength to get back up and join us again.
The Care Project Foundation’s emergency response team has been on hand every step of the way to aid in the recovery of Mae Boon Hai. We will keep you updated.

Getting through the month amidst all the Covid-19

Getting through the month amidst all the Covid-19 news be like..... We hope that everyone is staying safe and clean and washing your hands!
Things will get better soon!

Did someone say elephant pizza?! The 13th of March

Did someone say elephant pizza?! The 13th of March marks a very special day for elephants in Thailand. Thai National Elephant Day was created to spread awareness as well as love and respect for the elephants and its local elephant rearing community.
To celebrate this very special day, our volunteers created a special elephant pizza and fruit salad bowls for the rescues. It is definitely the perfect, refreshing treat for the hot summer day.

Sitting in a national park, 2 hours by boat throug

Sitting in a national park, 2 hours by boat through the Bhumibol Dam, sits a settlement. With 188 households, the village of Som Oh is home to some 466 people ranging from the elderly, to young children. The 188 houses that sits in the village have been standing for hundreds of years and passed down from generation to generation.
During our visit, a community volunteer told us of how his parents lived there for over 80 years and before that his grandparents. Upon reaching the settlement, one feels las though they have stumbled upon a no man's land. To get to the village, trucks drive through a vast plain that seemed never ending. Once covered in water from the Ping River, the plains now acts as a habitat and foraging grounds for the buffalos, cows and migratory birds. The village had no cell service
During our visit, we donated 180 blankets, donated noodles to feed everyone in the village, 3 boxes of first aid kit and a projector to the local peace keeping force for the village to watch movies on (the only form of entertainment they have). To help the people from villages like Som Oh and more, visit https://www.thecareprojectfoundation.org/donation/

fire·break /ˈfī(ə)rˌbrāk/  noun: fire-

fire·break /ˈfī(ə)rˌbrāk/  noun: fire-break 1. an obstacle to the spread of fire, such as a strip of open space in a forest.
Members of our team are volunteering alongside other community volunteers this week to create fire-breaks in different parts of the village. A firebreak is a clear gap in vegetation or any combustible material. It acts as a barrier to slow down or stop the progress of a bushfire. The definitive gap ensures that forest fires (wild or man-made), do not go out of hand and is as controlled as it possibly can be.
The walk along the steep mountain is hard and tiring. The man-made fire break that the community will be creating will be roughly 15km long per village. As part of our contribution to the great work that the community is conducting, The Care Project Foundation donated food for all 450 volunteers along with dust masks.
Community efforts are on-going and the community volunteers are back at it again on the 25th and then again on the 29th of this month.

Someone else is wishing for the things we take for

Someone else is wishing for the things we take for granted.

And that’s a wrap! Today, we celebrate community

And that’s a wrap! Today, we celebrate community and humanity. For the team at The Care Project Foundation, the last 4 months have been hectic but extremely rewarding. From Mae Chaem, to Om Koi and Tak, we’re insanely grateful that we were able to fulfil our promises to keep people in rural villages warm. To put it simply, we freaking did it!
But this all would not have been possible if not for everyone who has contributed to the cause and believed in us from the beginning. We may be the new kids in town, but hell if we’re gonna stay quiet. Today we’re celebrating our (including YOU!) win in a big way!

Love a good time lapse moment! Also, pay attention

Love a good time lapse moment! Also, pay attention to the little rascals playing catch in the back. What absolute joy is that!?

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