EVERY year on International Tiger Day or Global Tiger Day, people around the world come together to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect tigers. These majestic creatures, once roaming freely across vast landscapes, are now critically endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. International Tiger Day or Global Tiger Day, celebrated on July 29th, serves as a global call to action to safeguard these iconic big cats before it’s too late.
On International Tiger Day, we must recognise the tireless efforts of conservationists and NGOs working to protect tigers. At give.do, we partner with several dedicated NGOs that are fighting to save tigers through habitat preservation, anti-poaching initiatives, and community engagement. This International Tiger Day, you can make a difference by supporting these organizations and ensuring a future where tigers thrive in the wild.
Why International Tiger Day matters
International Tiger Day was established in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit, where governments and conservationists pledged to double the wild tiger population by 2022. While progress has been made, tigers still face severe threats. Today, fewer than 4,500 tigers remain in the wild, making International Tiger Day a crucial reminder of the ongoing battle to save them.
Habitat destruction, driven by deforestation and urbanization, has forced tigers into smaller territories. Poaching for their skins, bones, and body parts—used in traditional medicine—continues to decimate populations. International Tiger Day highlights these challenges and mobilizes global support for conservation efforts.
The success story of tiger conservation in India
Tigers in India have made a remarkable comeback thanks to concerted conservation efforts like Project Tiger, launched in 1973. This flagship initiative established protected reserves, strengthened anti-poaching measures, and focused on habitat restoration. As a result, India’s tiger population has more than doubled—from around 1,400 in 2006 to over 3,000 today, making the country home to nearly 75% of the world’s wild tigers. Strict enforcement of wildlife laws, advanced monitoring technologies like camera traps, and scientific research have played a crucial role in this revival.
Community involvement has been equally vital in this success. Many tiger reserves now work closely with local communities, providing alternative livelihoods to reduce dependency on forests and fostering coexistence. Eco-tourism initiatives have also generated employment while raising awareness about tiger conservation. By engaging villagers as forest guards, trackers, and conservation ambassadors, these efforts have turned potential threats into allies. The revival of India’s tigers stands as a testament to what coordinated government action, scientific management, and community participation can achieve—a beacon of hope for global wildlife conservation.
How our NGO partners are making a difference
Give.do is proud to support NGOs that are at the forefront of tiger conservation. These organizations work tirelessly to protect tigers through various initiatives:
- Anti-poaching patrols – Many NGOs fund ranger teams that patrol tiger habitats, dismantle snares, and combat illegal wildlife trade.
- Habitat restoration – Reforestation and protected area management ensure tigers have safe spaces to live and breed.
- Community education – Local communities are educated on coexisting with tigers, reducing human-wildlife conflict.
- Wildlife research – NGOs track tiger populations using camera traps and genetic studies to inform conservation strategies.
This International Tiger Day, you can amplify their impact by donating to these NGOs through give.do. Every contribution helps fund critical conservation work.
International Tiger Day is the perfect time to take action. Here’s how you can help:
- Donate to NGOs on Give.do working for tiger conservation– Your financial support enables anti-poaching efforts, habitat protection, and community programs.
- Spread awareness – Share posts about International Tiger Day on social media to educate others.
- Adopt a tiger symbolically – Many NGOs offer symbolic adoptions, funding direct conservation work.
- Reduce demand for illegal products – Avoid products made from tiger parts or other endangered species.
The future of tigers depends on us
As we observe International Tiger Day, we must remember that the survival of tigers is in our hands. Through collective action, we can reverse their decline. Give.do’s partner NGOs are making a real difference, but they need sustained support.
This International Tiger Day, join the movement. Visit Give.do, choose an NGO dedicated to tiger conservation, and contribute. Together, we can ensure that future generations witness the beauty of tigers in the wild.
Let’s make this International Tiger Day count—for the tigers, for the planet, and for our shared future.
Kumara was a professional journalist for over 15 years, with stints in The Telegraph and Reader’s Digest. He grew up hating maths and physics. He is a post-graduate in history. Kumara believes that cricket and Seinfeld have answers to most questions that life throws at you.
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