This fund-raising rally is making efforts to save endangered Asian elephants

Waris Ahluwalia

Global warming and other hazardous environmental changes (mainly massive loss of habitats) has caused elephant numbers to plummet by 90 per cent in the last few years.

In the wake to safeguard the endangered species, the Elephant Family is investing all their efforts into protecting Asian elephants and their habitats. The non-profit organisation that has the royal patronage of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall as royal presidents, has supported over 160 field projects in six elephant range states: India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia.

One such project is a series titled ‘Travels to my Elephant’, a rally the Elephant Family started back in 2015, where racers traveled across India to spotlight the plight of Asian elephants while raising funds for Indian elephant corridors.

The Elephant Family is back with a second rally this year, where 85 adventurers will embark on a 500km journey across Rajasthan in aid of the endangered Asian elephant.

To celebrate the second edition of the rally, Ruth Ganesh (Elephant Family), Ben Elliot (Quintessentially Foundation) and actor Waris Ahluwalia (Global Explorer for The Luxury Collection) hosted the send-off party in partnership with The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts for the racers and VIP supporters at One Horse Guards in London last night. During the evening, guests sampled limited-edition cocktails designed by The Luxury Collection London properties, using House of Waris teas.

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