08/09/2010

Thailand: Elephant Volunteer Programmes

WAVA launches a new Elephant Protection programme in Thailand. As is the case in many developing counties, tourism has fast become a lucrative source of income in Thailand. The Thai economy is hugely dependent on the money brought in by tourists. Unfortunately, there are always two sides to every story, and sadly elephant-cruelty makes up that other side.

Animal welfare is not always a concern amongst many Thai locals, and because of this lack of awareness, many elephants are exploited and abused. In Thailand, elephants are often forced to survive in very poor conditions and face torture training methods that include being chained in a cage and deprived of sleep, starved and beaten with sharp objects.

The main goal of this project is to promote sustainable elephant-based tourism, which allows the population to maintain one of its main sources of income and improve the life of these gentle giants. For now, the project is focused on low-volume, maximising the value given to the project, and the duration is structured around a 1-week placement.

So that volunteers can fully maximise their experience in Thailand, WAVA is exploring the possibility of combining this programme with another exciting placement in Chiang Mai.


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