Summary:
Three of these grant recipients are conservation organizations working in India: Arulagam, International Fund for Animal Welfare and Panthera. The majority of funding for DCF is provided by The Walt Disney Company and supplemented by the generous contributions of guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and other select Walt Disney World Resort locations, sailing with Disney Cruise Line or staying at select Disney Vacation Club resorts. The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) continued its more than 20-year commitment to conservation this month by awarding more than $5 million in grants to support 76 organizations working to protect the magic of nature around the world. The fund also recognized 13 people across the globe with the Disney Conservation Hero award for their tireless efforts to save wildlife, protect habitats and inspire communities to take part in conservation efforts. IRF is addressing threats to this species, working with communities to ensure these rhinos and their habitats are protected..