Since returning to the UK Gemma and Jade realised more needed to be done to help reduce stress and abuse caused to captive elephants worldwide so in early 2015 they joined forces with Jazz and created Thailand Elephants.
\n\nThey raised awareness for the plight of captive elephants through the website, social media and joining activist events.
\n\nGemma and Jade wanted to further the work of Thailand Elephants so in early 2016 joined forces with Claire, Kerri and Alix to set Thailand Elephants up as a registered charity, this was official from June 2016!
\n\nIn early 2017 Sam joined Thailand Elephants as an advocate and was officially made a trustee by mid 2017, Sam now heads up our team of advocates.
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\n\nThe team continue to raise awareness through all avenues but also write blogs, give educational talks in schools/colleges and set up fundraising and awareness events.
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Below is a taster of what we get up too...
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