● Who are we?

 "Tears of The African Elephant" is a Japanese NPO established in 2012 which aims to eliminate and protect the endangered African elephant from illegal poaching. In 2015, we began the conservation of endangered rhinos. Similar to the African elephants, the poaching and illegal marketing of the rhinos have drastically increased throughout years. Currently, due to the high demands for rhino horns from countries such as China and Vietnam, more than thousands of rhinoceros are poached in Africa annually.  It is widely believed in Vietnam and China that the horns can cure diseases and alleviate pain. However, this is merely the truth but a superstition. In fact, it has been proved that these horns hold no medicinal or curing effects. 

● What is "Vietnam Saves Rhinos"?

Vietnam, along with China, is the world's largest consumers for rhino horns. For the wealthy classes in these countries, rhino horns are also a symbol of status. Poachings are encouraged by illegal trades at high prices and demands. As a result, these rhinos are on a verge of extinction. In response to this crisis, we started a campaign, “Vietnam Saves Rhino” with  cooperation with Vietnamese young people to eliminate the  consumption of rhino horns.