2. • African Conservation Experience (ACE) aims to establish, maintain and support
conservation projects in South Africa.
• ACE aspire to provide opportunities to experience conservation work whilst
providing financial support and information to projects in South Africa.
• ACE have formed long-term relationships (20+ years) with renowned veterinary,
protected reserve and wildlife rehabilitation centre staff for meaningful projects
working for local communities.
• ACE also operate through responsible travel receiving World Travel Award
nominations, are members of The Year Out and Adventure Travel Trade
Association groups and support local initiatives including Children’s Eco Training
and Harmony Flats Nature Reserve (Cape Town) groups in South Africa.
Why ACE?
# 3794924
www.conservationafrica.net

3. About Us
Dean Philpot
Dean lives in Maidenhead and has
always had a passion for the
environment. During his childhood he
always wanted to be a vet, now he has
studied Marine & Freshwater Biology
and Tropical Coastal Management he still
desires to obtain practical veterinary
skills. His drive comes from the desire to
encourage people to recognise the
importance of our environment.
Meghan Holmwood
Meg lives in Reading and has always
had an inclination to work with
animals. She is currently studying
Animal Management at college with
the aspiration to become a vet. Her
enthusiasm for African conservation
work is fuelled by her grandfathers
work with Rhino and through watching
nature documentaries.

4. The Big 5 – which could sadly be gone by 2050 !

5. The Projects – Overview
We will be joining vets for
6 weeks in the Limpopo
province in the Northern-
most part of South Africa.

6. The Projects – Placement 1
Shimongwe African Wildlife Vets
Join the veterinary team at a number of conservation projects and on many large
game reserves in the area. The veterinary experience provides exciting hands on
work with a diverse range of species, and the opportunity to work with Africa’s
most majestic wildlife.
1. Game reserve veterinary team
2. General medical work
3. Veterinary management at 2 breeding sites
The vet also operates a small clinic for domestic and livestock work, so we will also
have the opportunity to gain insight into a rural South African veterinary clinic.

7. The Projects – Placement 2
Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary Experience
Work with a wildlife vet in South Africa joining the day-to-day activities of
experienced wildlife vets in the field, treating and handling wildlife.
1. Veterinary procedures in the field and in the clinic.
2. Work with game capture and relocation teams immobilising animals in the field
using medicine and darts .
3. Translocation of animals – moving them to safer areas.
4. Medical work on sick and injured wildlife.
5. Disease control – making sure animals are healthy!

8. Our Campaign - Aims
1. To raise above and beyond the minimum to
undertake the project, so we can literally write
the veterinary practice a cheque to support
their incredible work.
2. To make our cause public. We wish our cause
to snowball starting locally, possibly nationally
and beyond. We want the younger generation
to realise the importance of our environment,
and for local businesses to join us in our
movement.
3. To form a “Meg Dean African Foundation”.
Our greatest aspiration is to create a legacy in
the form of resources for future veterinary
students, volunteers and interns.
“Help Us Keep The Big 5 Alive!”

9. Our Campaign – The Money
ACE Placement costs:
The allocation of funds does vary from one project to the next but this chart
gives you a good idea of the average allocation of the money that you pay us to
arrange your placement. Because we are independent, we are unbiased and are
able to support and promote projects that have the greatest need.
Any Donations we receive:
100% handed to the African Wildlife Vets*
*We will interview the vets and ask them where money would be best spent

10. Our Campaign – Events 1
Smaller Events
• Car boots
• Competitions
• Attendance at local
shows
• Your own events ???
Get Involved! The more help we have, the more we can do - together

11. Our Campaign – Events 2
Get Involved! The more help we have, the more we can do - together

12. Our Campaign – Merchandise
If you have an idea or products we would love to hear from you!
Prints:

13. Our Campaign – Merchandise
Much more to follow…!
Handmade clay sculptures by MJE Art www.Facebook.com/MJEart

14. Our Campaign – How You Can Help
Do something simple…
1. Donate money - Every pound helps!
2. Donate items – For raffle or for a car boot!
3. Donate hand-made items
5. Come to our events
6. Share and promote our cause - the big one!!!

15. Our Campaign – How You Can Help
Get Involved…
1. Promote your business – help our cause and get your logo on all our material
2. Become a volunteer – Visit www.AfricaChampions.webs.com for more info
Or… Do something different!

16. Our Campaign – How You Can Help
Nominate your family, friends, and colleagues! (http://imgur.com/6UiqGi7)

17. Our Campaign – What’s in it for you?
• Amazing experience for your CV or
business charity commitments.
• Peace of mind knowing you are
supporting African vets.
• A free copy of our report from our time
in Africa with the vets.
• Free photos from Africa!
• The chance to win prizes in our
competitions.
• Your name in our report and your photo
on our campaign website and Twitter –
Let’s make you and our campaign
famous!

18. Thank you for your support 
Our Campaign: www.MegDeanAfrica2015.webs.com
Volunteer Programme: www.AfricaChampions.webs.com
www.Facebook.com/MegDeanAfrica2015
www.Twitter.com/Africa2015
@Africa2015
#MegDeanAfrica2015
www.gofundme.com/MegDeanAfrica2015
Get Involved - Email Us at: Hand4Charity@outlook.com