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Click on the above photo to view animal advocate, Ashley McAvey and Over and Above Africa’s Founder, Kerry David discuss how Ashley McAvey and a team of dedicated volunteers turned the State of Vermont into one that now bans the sale of endangered wildlife parts!

Ashley McAvey learned about the brutal world of poaching after seeing a National Geographic Magazine cover nearly ten years ago.

She read the article and the effect it had led her to embark on what would become an 8 year journey to ban the sale of ivory and body parts from 15 other protected/endangered animals in her home state of Vermont. Only 12 other states had achieved this success, but that did not deter her.

Together with a massive volunteer base she had galvanized, Ashley realized her dream 8 years later. She tells her story to her friend, filmmaker and Founder of Over and Above Africa, Kerry David. The two women met through their love of conservation. Ashley with her epic battle taking the legislative path and Kerry making her film, Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War.

Here, the two friends discuss the highs and lows of Ashley's Herculean journey.

Thank you for protecting and defending our wildlife!

2021 marks our fourth year as an organization and thanks to your support, we have been able to expand our focus to include women led initiatives for wildlife, youth empowerment and education.

When you donate, or join as a member, we allocate your funds to where they’re most needed, which in Africa’s landscape is ever changing. If you donate monthly, you automatically become a member of our Over and Above family and receive regular updates and a video of each finalized project.

We are a 501 (c) (e) non-profit in the United States.

Over and Above Africa
A Private Foundation 
We can accept tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers, gifts and currency under sections 2055, 2106 or 2522. 
Federal tax ID#: 83-3832084

Support Over and Above Africa by fundraising and inspiring others to help protect wildlife. Here are some ideas to help you choose a fundraising challenge that suits you. Don’t forget to let us know so we can get in touch to support you with your initiative.

Get active

Take part in an organized challenge – such as a bicycle race, a city run or a corporate hike. Invite your friends and colleagues to join you and help you spread the word while representing Over & Above Africa in those fun challenges.

Get social

Bring together friends, family and colleagues for a coffee morning, dinner party or wine tasting in support of Over and Above Africa. Have a stall at the local school, church or community event and talk to others to help spread awareness about our work. Open your garden to visitors or host a barbecue once it’s safe again and we don’t have to worries about Covid.

Share your talents

Make the most of your talents and hobbies to raise funds for Over and Above Africa. Whether you knit, paint, craft or bake, you’ll be able to put your skills to good use. Why not host an arts evening, concert or quiz – invite your local community and share the work of Over and Above Africa with local clubs and groups.

How we can help you fundraise

Should you feel motivated to fundraise for us - email us so that we can help you get started and can provide you free fundraising resources (including t-shirts, leaflets, collection materials and posters). Join our Facebook page to engage with other supporters and share what you’re up to. You’ll have the chance to start Facebook fundraisers later in the year as well. Stay tuned!

We welcome partnerships with businesses large or small who want to work together with us to protect wildlife and turn the tide on extinction before it’s too late. We believe in working closely with you to create a rich and mutually beneficial partnership which makes a real difference to endangered species, whilst also meeting your CSR aims, and inspiring and engaging your staff and customers. Get in touch with our Executive Director, Heather MacMillan, to talk about creating the perfect partnership.

Volunteer

We couldn’t achieve what we do without the amazing support of volunteers who give up their time to help us as we continue the fight against wildlife crime. Here are some opportunities for you to help us:

Social Media campaigns

We welcome support from those who would like to join us with driving new social campaigns. To join our team, get in touch and let us know your availability and what you think your key skills and ideas are.

Virtual event volunteering

Sign up if you are interested in supporting us when we organize virtual events. Send us a short email with your skills, ideas and availability! Thank you very much in advance!

Gifts by will are an important source of support for any charity. Unrestricted gifts give us the greatest flexibility to use funds where they are most needed. You may leave Over and Above Africa:

• A stated dollar amount

• A percentage of your residual estate (what remains after gifts to loved ones and expenses have been paid), or

• A specific asset, such as securities or other marketable property

How to name Over and Above Africa in your will

Legal name: Over and Above Africa
Address: 578 Washington Boulevard, #829,
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Federal tax ID#: 83-3832084

This sample language may be useful:
"I give and bequeath to Over and Above Africa, 4712 Admiralty Way, #827, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 [the sum of _______ Dollars ($____)] [ __ % of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate], to be used for its general charitable purposes."

Notifying Over and Above Africa of your gift

We hope you’ll let us know when you have named Over and Above Africa in your will or trust so that we can thank you and include you in our special circle. Please use this Bequest Intention Form to notify us of your intention. If you have questions, please contact Heather MacMillan, Executive Director, at 617.959.6766 or in email.

Breaking their Silence is now a multiple award-winning documentary by our Founder, Kerry David. It features the courageous women on the frontlines of the poaching war and what it takes to stand up for wildlife against organized criminals in poaching.

If you are interested in hosting a screening or event and wish to screen Breaking Their Silence, where proceeds are donated to Over and Above Africa, we will help you to get everything you need for a great experience & fruitful discussions.

It’s a hopeful film, created to inspire and motivate audiences to identify their own unique skills and how we can all do our part in this global crisis. Perfectly suited for any corporate event or social gathering & discussion.

Before you sign up to organize a screening event, make sure you watch Breaking Their Silence on BreakingTheirSilence.com or OverAndAboveAfrica.com. Thank you!