Welcome to the Rodrigues family website.

The animals you see on these pages are in trouble. Until five years ago, road signs were posted everywhere in Zimbabwe, Africa. They alerted motorists to the presence of wildlife. In fact, it was very rare to travel from Harare to Beit Bridge without having to slow down or stop for a kudu, giraffe or elephant. This was part of the beauty and excitement of travelling through Zimbabwe. Today the warning signs have been removed — there is no longer any need for them. Every day, another strong and vibrant creature is caught, tortured, shot or maimed for its skin and other body parts.

    
  Silent Assassin by Cherl Rogrigues, oil on canvas  


Link to the
Zimbabwe Conservation
Art Program



Winner of the EuroGallery
Gold Award
2005
 


It is estimated that more than 90% of the game in private game ranches has been lost to poachers and illegal hunters during the last five years. The loss in conservancies is estimated to be 60% and in national parks almost 40%. The slaughter of wildlife in Zimbabwe continues unabated.

The members of the Rodrigues family — Cheryl Rodrigues, her daughter Lorraine Randall and son Shane Rodigues — are talented painters. Through their beauitful images they seek to bring attention to the tragic loss and to help protect the remaining animals. Please view the artwork and read more about the Zimbabwe Conservation Art Programme.



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