by Windy Borman | Oct 4, 2010 | Action Alert, Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
Dear Friends, Family and Elephant Supporters, I’m going back to Thailand. On September 11, 2010, another elephant stepped on a landmine along the Thai-Burma (Myanmar) border, thus becoming the fourth elephant landmine survivor to be treated at FAE’s Elephant Hospital...
by Windy Borman | Jul 7, 2010 | Action Alert, DVA Productions Blog, Media Productions Blog, Notes from the Director
July 7, 2010– A letter signed by 68 U.S. senators, asking the administration to join the Mine Ban Treaty, was delivered to President Obama on 18 May 2010. The fact that there are 68 signatories is especially important given that accession to the treaty must be...
by Windy Borman | Jun 28, 2010 | Action Alert, Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
June 28, 2010– In order to help independent films reach their fund-raising goals, IndieGoGo has offered to donate an additional 5% to any film that hits its goal by June 30, 2010. We’ve set a goal of $2,000 and we think we can make it–especially...
by Windy Borman | Jun 23, 2010 | Action Alert, Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
June 23, 2010– Last year I reported the landmark policy change in India that would send Indian Elephants in zoos, circuses and private collections to sanctuaries. Unfortunately, it looks like that never happened. Please join me in signing this petition, started...
by Windy Borman | Jun 18, 2010 | Action Alert, Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
June 18, 2010– The International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos (IDAEZ) takes place this Saturday (June 19, 2010), with more than 30 events in five countries. You can help the elephants, even if you don’t live near a zoo, in two ways: Send a message to the...
by Windy Borman | Apr 2, 2010 | Action Alert, Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
On March 18, 2010, Baby Nampet arrived at the Friends of the Asian Elephant (FAE) Elephant Hospital from Chiang Mai. He was walking on the road when a vehicle hit him. This is a daily threat and a sad reality for many street elephants in Thailand. Luckily for...
