Mazda Foundation Southern Africa supports lion relocation

The Mazda Foundation Southern Africa recently became involved in the rescue of lions from captivity in the Ukraine in association with the Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization - Ukraine (LAEO Ukraine) and Warriors of Wildlife. In December 2019, the Mazda Foundation donated funds so that five lion cubs could be relocated from Ukraine to a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa.

South African born wildlife activist Lionel de Lange had approached Jacaranda’s “Good Morning Angels” to look for support in covering the transport of the five cubs from the Ukraine to South Africa. The Mazda Foundation Southern Africa stepped in to help. In addition to the funds donated for the air transport, the Foundation provided five BT-50 pick-ups for the ground transport of the lions from OR Tambo International Airport, to Ubuntu sanctuary in Limpopo.

Craig Roberts, Managing Director of Mazda Southern Africa and Chairman of the Mazda Foundation Southern Africa, said: “It is an incredible project to be involved in to bring these lions back to their natural habitat in South Africa. Mazda Southern Africa is a significant company in South Africa and has a responsibility to give something back to the country. The Mazda Foundation Southern Africa agreed to support this project to save these magnificent African animals from the canned hunting industry and give them a safe home.”

Have a look at the video of the relocation project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nmnYCwlm7c&t=7s

Wednesday, 05 February 2020, saw the second such support project by the Mazda Foundation. Another four lions, rescued from terrible living conditions and some almost certain death, arrived in South Africa. In the same manner as previously, the Mazda Foundation assisted with funds for the air transport, and provided BT-50 pick-ups for the ground transport. After a long trip that started 3 days earlier in Ukraine, these four lions arrived safely at the Love Lions Alive sanctuary in the evening of Wednesday, 05 February.
Says Lionel de Lange “To see the lions take their first steps on South African soil – there are no words to explain it. Thank you to the Mazda Foundation Southern Africa for their support to fly these lions to freedom and into their new home where they will live the rest of their lives”.

About the Mazda Foundation:
The Mazda Foundation Southern Africa, founded in 2017, is the principle vehicle by which Mazda Southern Africa and its Dealer network can thank and give back to the country through assistance in education and broader community support.

The Mazda Foundation’s aims and objectives include (but are not limited to) the provision of financial aid to funds, authorities and institutions which provides:
  • Assistance to young people through education and employment skills development, with particular emphasis on children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Assistance in the advancement of education and achievement of excellence at all levels in the community.
  • Assistance in the development of technology, to help improve South Africa's international competitiveness.
  • Assistance towards the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment
  • Assistance to address community needs identified by the Mazda Foundation from time to time
  • Assistance in research, feasibility, surveys and other background work in relation to any of the above aims and objectives.




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