The WWF

History

The WWF stands for the World Wide fund for Nature. It started in 1961. It started because of the concern of a few people who were worried at what was happening to the world. Since then it has become one of the largest environmental organizations in the world. It’s name and logo have changed over the years as they went from being just the World Wildlife Fund to what they are now. They've gone from wanting to save some species of animals to trying to protect the world.

Aims

The WWF aim to have a better worldTheir main focusses are saving the habitats and species of wildlife from the birds to the bees to even the trees and reducing the negative effects of humans. Focused on conserving places and species important to keep earth's natural rich diversity. Trying to ensure that the natural resources required for life (land, water, air) are managed sustainably.

Why we Should Raise

We should raise money for the WWF on a mufti day because of what they do for NZ. They have many projects ranging from eradicating mice from certain islands to reducing our carbon foot print. But their most important main project in New Zealand is saving the Maui Dolphins.

Maui DolphinThey are critically endangered living in the coastal waters of New Zealand's West Coast North Island. It is estimated that there are only 55 Maui Dolphins remaining. Their numbers have plummeted from 1500 in the 1970’s due to deadly ocean work. We need to protect them by stopping set netting, gillnets and dangerous sea mining. They are going to become extinct due to our fishermen. Currently only half of their habitat is protected.