Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary
Helping Us
Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary has functioned for thirty years with the committed support of friends, family, and a few like-minded organizations. People help out in all kinds of ways, from giving time and labour to donating books, money and equipment.
Friends of the Sanctuary
Over the years, several friends and well-wishers have committed themselves to collecting small donations from people they know - friends, colleagues, family – to send to us annually. This modest, steady flow of income for the Sanctuary has ensured that our work has been able to continue despite the ups and downs of funding cycles. It is also important that we feel part of a larger movement of people who sense the urgency of protecting and nurturing the last of our biodiversity.
If you or your friends would like to help sustain this initiative, please let us know. Your donation will support one of the following areas:
Cheques can be sent to us from anywhere in the world. Make it out to: MUNNARAKKUNNU TRUST
Munnarakkunnu Trust is a charitable trust registered under applicable laws in India. Donations to the Trust in India are exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Foreign donations can be wired directly to our bank account. Please write to enquiries.gbs@gmail.com for wiring instructions.
If you have any questions, please email us or send a note to: Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary Alattil P. O. North Wayanad, Kerala 670644 Tel: +91.4935.260426
Awards
In 2006 we received the Whitley Award which helped us expand our capacities as a resource and training centre for South Indian conservation activities.
Grants (from within India)
The National Botanic Research Institute and HSBC have supported our ex-situ conservation work on rare and endangered Western Ghat plant species over the past 18 months, special focus on Balsaminaceae, Orchidaceae (terrestrial species) and Pteridophytes.
Foundation for Ecological Security: FES was a steady support for five years in areas of research and conservation. Three reports were submitted: “Biodiversity Research and Conservation”, Survey of Vegetation Diversity of Mukurthi National Park: Focus on Grasslands; Wild Plant Cultivation Potential. FES has also helped in the production of two colour issues of our newsletter and a full colour publication on Mukurthi called Notes from the Edge.
We have received grants from Rainforest Concern, Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust, Shibumi Friends International, Zefferellis, AG Educational Trust, Krishnamurti Link International, IUCN Netherlands, Rainforest Information Centre, TVS Educational Trust. .
Volunteering
Most of our work involves heavy labour or a high level of specialist skill. However, we do from time to time need help …students are particularly welcome.