The Thin Green Line Foundation Ltd

Balnarring, Victoria, 3926 Australia

Mission Statement

Together, the solution is easy: give support to grassroots initiatives that mean Rangers are respected, better equipped and trained to stop the illegal wildlife trade and destruction of species because; conservation without Rangers is just conversation.

About This Cause

OUR PURPOSE Every day, Rangers risk their lives to protect wildlife and wild places from poaching and other threats. Sadly, it’s estimated that over 1,000 park rangers have been killed in the line of duty over the past 10 years – a large percentage of these are due to commercial poachers and armed militia groups. Rangers are generally under-equipped, underpaid, and often under-appreciated. We think they are heroes. And we work tirelessly to to provide them with the support they need to continue to protect threatened species around the world. WHAT WE DO The Thin Green Line Foundation Protects Nature’s Protectors by providing vital support to Rangers and their communities who are the front-line of conservation. We work predominantly in developing nations and conflict zones, and with Indigenous Rangers within Australia and abroad. We are the only organisation solely dedicated to providing Rangers worldwide with the assistance they deserve and need. As the official charity arm of the International Ranger Federation, TTGLF has unparalleled access to Rangers worldwide. The Thin Green Line Foundation is highly successful at delivering much needed support to Rangers, with a wide range of effective programs worldwide – from Kenya to Tanzania, Costa Rica to Guatemala, Thailand to Indonesia, and in many, many more places around the globe. In the sad circumstance of a Ranger losing his or her life in the line of duty, TTGLF helps to ensure the widows and families are looked after into the future. Through our work we aim to ensure that: Rangers are valued for their vital role at the front line of conservation Rangers, when in contact situations with poachers, have the ability to defend themselves Rangers are provided with decent working conditions and a living wage Rangers are provided with the skills and tools they need Rangers families and communities have on-going support when Rangers are injured or killed in the line of duty BACKGROUND The Thin Green Line Foundation was founded by award-winning conservationist, documentary filmmaker and Park Ranger, Sean Willmore. In 2004, Sean set off around the world to make a documentary about the stories and plight of Park Rangers. Taking almost 12 months to travel through 23 countries, he uncovered many inspiring stories along the way. The Thin Green Line documentary premiered in 2007, capturing people’s hearts in over 50 countries. The film has since become an international success story, offering a sense of hope and pride for Park Rangers around the world. The documentary became the catalyst for Sean to set up The Thin Green Line Foundation, to support Park Rangers in danger.

The Thin Green Line Foundation Ltd
7/3056 Frankston-Flinders Road 193 Swan Street
Balnarring, Victoria 3926
Australia
Phone +61 (03) 8592 7947
Unique Identifier 22126573779