Currently, the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary is ready to begin construction of the "Observation" portion of the Sanctuary. This land is being patrolled day and night to prevent logging and poaching which threatens to eliminate all of the remaining jungles of Cambodia....as well as the rest of the world. The Observation Sanctuary will consist of approximately 5,000 of the 1,000,000 acres in the Kulen-Promtep wildlife area.

Thus far, we have developed an international team of sanctuary designers, veterinarians, biologists, attorneys and other experts. We have obtained the difficult Government approvals, provided on-site patrols, GPS mapped the area, developed an over-all design for the major habitats in the Observation area and are currently planning to physically locate them on the ground. However, we have much more to do.

We have progressed to this point entirely privately. We have not wanted publicity or expected to need outside funding. We had hoped to secure one "loan" as a business proposition, involving a combination of tax benefits, interest payments and return of initial principle investments. However, as the project has developed and we rapidly reached the point of construction of the Observation area, candidly we have not focused enough attention on securing the additional funds needed.

Between the travel, expert, design, facilities and other expenses, we cannot complete the physical construction of the Observation area. This is the key to both protection of the animals which have been domesticated and cannot return to the wild as well as the eco-tourism which will fund all of our future conservation efforts. Thus, the Observation Sanctuary construction is critical to the immediate care of the captive animals in this region, but also to the financial success of the entire project. We are now in the process of physically laying out this portion of the Sanctuary to facilitate the transfer and protection of the abused and endangered animals in this region and thereby provide amazing eco-tourism opportunities. We can complete this process for approximately two million U.S. dollars more.

If you share our vision, we need your help in many ways. First and foremost, if you are willing and able to join us as a founding benefactor, we urgently need your support. All of our efforts and successes to date have been the product of volunteered efforts or funding from two committed individuals. If you are willing to provide direct financial support, it will allow us to directly and immediately complete this critical first step of our work. We simply cannot continue to do it alone.

Sadly, if we fail to proceed in furtherance of our contract (see the Project Agreement) the Cambodian government could withdraw. Without protection, the jungle would be exposed to unrestricted logging and poaching. Therefore, we intend to take all steps to move forward and avoid that possibility. In short, we are fully committed to completing this important work.

If you are not able to provide direct financial assistance, we would certainly welcome any other form of support you are able to provide. Currently, we are working with both individuals and organizations to share valuable studies, information and resources, where appropriate. If you can share either expertise, experience, contacts critical to our goals or other valuable assistance, we would be most grateful.

Unlike most charitable ventures, our concept and significant progress has been focused upon creating a self funding mechanism (through humane eco-tourism) which will fully and permanently support and protect this land and the animals, thereby proving to other governments that they too can save their natural resources. While we had hoped to be able to fund this project privately, we now have no alternative but to rely upon the hope and belief that many others will share our passion and commitment to this important work.

We urgently need and thank you for any assistance you are willing and able to provide. If you would like to discuss how you can join in our efforts, please feel free to call (818) 609 2323. Your interest and support can help us make a difference in this world.