Elephants, Giraffes and Kids taught in tin!

Aim

Elephants, Giraffes, kids taught in tin, an opportunity to inquire within .

Elephants, Giraffes, Kids taught in tin!

I believe that at if first you don’t succeed, then try, try and try again (and keep on trying).  I have had to fight for a lot in my life and was the first woman in my Father’s family to go to University. My dream is to help save the environment and contribute to repairing the damage that humanity has done, whilst educating people to live in harmony with its natural surroundings.

I have now been given the opportunity to do something truly amazing and take a huge step forward in my career, by undertaking an expedition to Kenya led by Colonel Blashford - Snell (OBE).  I have successfully managed to raise a large proportion of the costs, however I still have that little bit more to fundraise.     

   I need your help!

Therefore I am offering my skills and knowledge of exploration, expedition planning and fundraising advice to groups, schools and individuals, at an event of your choosing.

Who am I?

I am an emerging wildlife and documentary filmmaker, science and history communicator and explorer, working voluntarily and professionally in the film industry for a number of years. I have a MA in Social Anthropology (Specialising in Visual Anthropology) and a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies and Classical Archaeology. I also run a small voluntary documentary Production Company, in which we give our assets to causes and charities that are represented in the films.

Here is a link to my website: www.charlotteaustwick.co.uk 

Below is an image from 2014, when I got the opportunity to present at the Royal Geographical Society. On the same stage as renowned explorers and scientists such as Charles Darwin and Shackleton! 

The Expedition

The expedition is for wildlife conservation and humanitarian aid, made up of an expedition team with a variety of skills and knowledge including, engineers, biologists, armed forces personnel, teachers nurses, doctors and dentists.

Exact tasks will include:

• Medical and dental treatment for local people.
• Tracking the Grevy Zebra and Masei Giraffe.
• Vegetation surveys.
• Checking movements of Elephants along a designated corridor.
• Complete construction of a new school room (their current one is made of tin).
• Education.
• Creating a film, using 21st century technology to help in the recording of scientific and environmental research.

On the culmination of the expedition, a report and a completed expedition film will be made available for the Royal Geographical Society and the Scientific Exploration Society. The film will also be submitted into adventure film festivals.

How I have raised the money so far

Being able to raise money to live off and fundraising for expeditions are very different; therefore I have been doing a lot of extra activities, including tombolas, car boot's, raffles, small grants and selling handmade craft items, including nut squirrels!

Pledging 

If you would prefer not to have a presentation, but would still like to support me and follow the expedition, you can pledge a smaller amount and I’ll send you a postcard on my return and copy of my personal expedition report.

Below is a list of the awards.

Awards

£5 - A massive thank you and shout out on Social Media.

£10  - A personal postcard of thanks

           - A massive thank you and shout out on Social Media

£20  - Personal report of expedition

           - A personal postcard of thanks

          -  A massive thank you and shout out on Social Media

£30 - Invitation to a personal expedition presentation

          -  Copy of personal report of expedition

          - A personal postcard of thanks

          -  A massive thank you and shout out on Social Media

£50  - I don’t want any of this; please send me a Christmas card!

£100 - 1 hr presentation for an event of your choosing (exc, travel expenses *) 

        - Copy of personal report of expedition

         - A personal postcard of thanks

         -  A massive thank you and shout out on Social Media

* Please get in contact regarding travel expenses; distance is no boundary. 

Presentation options include:

- Introduction to exploration

- Expedition Planning

- Fundraising for expeditions

- Range of personal expedition presentations.

Once you have pledged, I would be happy to talk to you about the best presentation option for you.

Thank you for taking the time for reading my crowdfunding project, I hope that it interests you and you would like to pledge. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you any queries or questions.

This project successfully funded on 30th November 2017