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	DOUG'S VISION LETTER Accompanying Jabu, Thembi and Morula on their daily foraging expeditions has given me plenty of time to ruminate. Watching them play, feed, mud-bath and interact - I wished all elephants could be as secure and happy. Reflecting on the unusually harmonious relationship we have with our elephants, it concerned me how differently from myself most rural dwellers living in elephant range experience elephants. Knowing that the majority of Africa's elephants live outside of protected wildlife areas, the enormous importance of the relationship between people and elephants became obvious to me. Having seen how effective the trio are in creating an understanding of elephants with international visitors, I felt there must be a way we and our elephants could help relieve tension between villagers and elephants. Thus my vision of an organization dedicated to promoting harmonious relationships between elephants and people gradually came to fruition. It is with great joy that we at Living With Elephants share this dream with you in the pages that follow. Sincerely Yours,

DOUG'S VISION LETTER

Accompanying Jabu, Thembi and Morula on their daily foraging expeditions has given me plenty of time to ruminate. Watching them play, feed, mud-bath and interact - I wished all elephants could be as secure and happy.

Reflecting on the unusually harmonious relationship we have with our elephants, it concerned me how differently from myself most rural dwellers living in elephant range experience elephants.

Knowing that the majority of Africa's elephants live outside of protected wildlife areas, the enormous importance of the relationship between people and elephants became obvious to me. Having seen how effective the trio are in creating an understanding of elephants with international visitors, I felt there must be a way we and our elephants could help relieve tension between villagers and elephants.

Thus my vision of an organization dedicated to promoting harmonious relationships between elephants and people gradually came to fruition. It is with great joy that we at Living With Elephants share this dream with you in the pages that follow.

Sincerely Yours,

MISSION STATEMENT

LIVING WITH ELEPHANTS is dedicated to relieving conflict and competition between the African Elephant and human populations in Botswana. We do this by identifying sources of conflict, developing strategies for resolution and offering educational programs which encourage a harmonious relationship between elephants and people. We believe that extensive participation and commitment by the communities is a requirement for success.

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