NJCA is dedicated to the protection and wise use of natural and cultural resources in Jamaica, through education, advocacy and environmental conservation activities.  NJCA has designed and implemented several educational programmes about Jamaica’s unique biodiversity, using live wildlife exhibits, nature walks on the woodland trail, audio-visual presentations, and school outreach activities.

SOS-Wildlife is authorized under Section 22 of the Wildlife Protection Act to receive and care for protected species, but it receives NO government funding.  Over the years we have had some project funding from donors such as the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica, CIDA and USAID.  However, the costs of daily care and feeding of the animals, rescue assistance, veterinary care, utilities, improvement and maintenance of the infrastructure, cages, facilities and grounds are currently borne by Wendy Lee, with occasional donations, which are always welcome. Electricity, water, transportation, wildlife care and grounds maintenance costs are also substantial.

Goals:  There is much interest among the public in visiting SOS-Wildlife to see and learn about the rescued animals.  However, the sanctuary is not equipped to deal with groups at this time, as there are no visitor facilities such as bathrooms and no education staff to host visitors.

Executive Committee (NJCA):  Wendy Lee – Executive Director (volunteer position), Elke Macdonald – Treasurer,  Sheilah Forward – Secretary, Barbara Zampelli – Director.

Members:  NJCA consists of a network of over 200 members, more than half of whom are from rural communities in northern Jamaica.

Partners:  We collaborate with the Hope Zoo, Montego Bay Animal Haven, the JSPCA, NEPA and other partners to rescue wildlife from all over the island.  We have been working towards strengthening a national wildlife rescue and education network as part of our efforts to promote the conservation of Jamaica’s biodiversity.  Other partners include Jamaica Environment Trust, Windsor Research Centre, Seow’s Supercentre in Ocho Rios (our most generous donor of in-kind support), NGOs, schools, NJCA members, individuals and companies.  Our Jamaican boa conservation efforts have received assistance (beautiful posters) from overseas organisatons such as the Durrell Wildlife Preservation Trust, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and the European Studbook Foundation.  In February 2007, Junior Plus School in Montego Bay chose SOS-Wildlife as the beneficiary of its annual fundraiser, and raised over JA$300,000 which was used to build a security fence and new cage stands.  We are extremely grateful for all contributions!