VJ's FOSTER CHILDREN

Longuro
3 Years Old
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Kenya
On our company – VJ Engineering’s 20th year anniversary, which is also The Earth Day – 22nd of April 2022, we are proud to become the Foster Parent to Long’uro, the cute little elephant in Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya.
On April 18th, 2020 Long’uro was rescued from a well where he was stuck overnight and attacked by hyenas who left him with only one-third of his trunk.
His story is one of hope, courage and resilience. But also, a story that is groundbreaking, unprecedented and extraordinary!
Kapai
5 Years Old
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Kenya
We are delighted to become the foster parent for our second child – Kapai, a 4 years old Female Elephant.
She was found stranded and alone by the Sera Community rangers. It was suspected that she had lost her mother due to human wildlife conflict, as a carcass was found a few metres from her rescue point, the Kapai area.
A brave little elephant, with such a fighting spirit, was then safely transported to Reteti. When she arrived she was very young and very weak and she immediately captured everyone’s hearts with her fighting spirit.
Lorian
4 Years Old
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Kenya
On 3rd of July 2023, VJ Engineering is happy to become the adopted family to our newly adopted Lorian the Elephant – a 4 year old Female Elephant from Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, located in Samburu, Kenya.
On the 27th of October 2019, the Reteti rescue team was alerted by members of the Lorian area community that there was an emaciated, pale elephant that could not walk. The community expected that she’d come from a far place, and had been left behind by the rest of her herd at night. She was not in a good state, incredibly dehydrated and weak.
She was then transported to her new home at Reteti. Being 1 year old already at the time of rescue, Lorian was older than the elephants that Reteti usually rescue! After her check up, Reteti could see that there were thankfully, no major health concerns. She was just very malnourished. Reteti nutritionist and vet worked closely with her to ensure she gained weight sufficiently, after which she joined the big herd.
Solio
12 Years Old
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kenya
In conjunction with World Rhino Day (22nd Sept 2022), VJ Engineering is happy to become the adopted family to our newly adopted Rhino ‘Solio Ranch’ – a 12 year old Female Black Rhino from Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, located in Kenya.
Solio has been rescued from poaching in 2010 when she was approx. 5 months old. And now, she has two wild born offspring named Sultan and Savannah.
Solio is extremely important to the survival of the Rhino species since the demand for rhino horn in the Far East has rapidly driving this ancient species to extinction.
Ahmed
2.5 Years Old
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kenya
On 26th of Sept 2022, this brave 2.5 years old little girl was found standing guard over her mother’s body, helpless in Manyani, Tsavo West National Park, Kenya. Ahmed’s mother died of severe peritonitis, which was likely the result of a penetrating tusk wound.
The post-mortem also revealed that her mother was heavily pregnant. She had carried her unborn baby nearly full-term, but neither survived this terrible accident. They named her Ahmed — which, given her gender, might seem quite unconventional. In the initial turmoil, as the rescue team grappled with her rescue and her mother’s post-mortem, the orphan was misidentified as a male.
However, as she really responds to Ahmed, so the name stucks!
Toto
1 Year Old
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kenya
On 14th April 2023, we have adopted the little TOTO from Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The calf was a few days old at most. He had clearly been without milk, given his weakened body condition. Sheldrick has never know how the calf found himself in the midst of their ex-orphans and how he came to lose his mother. The ex-orphans must have come across him alone in the bush and, realising that he was in dire need of help, frogmarched him to the place they knew to be a refuge for all elephants.
Kolbessa
2 Years Old
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kenya
On 12th August 2024, we have adopted this 1 year old elephant called Kolbessa. Korbessa is a resilient young elephant rescued by Kenya Wildlife Service rangers after falling into a well near Meru National Park. She was taken to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Kaluku Neonate Nursery, where she quickly established herself as a strong and clever personality, endearing herself to her keepers and fellow orphans. Despite initial health challenges, she has thrived under dedicated care, becoming known for her playful nature and unique frog-like sitting posture. With her determination and nurturing spirit, Korbessa is expected to grow into a strong matriarch capable of leading her own herd in the wild.
Twirinde
3 Years Old
Dian Fossey Gorilla, Rwanda
In conjunction with World Gorilla Day (24th Sept 2022), VJ Engineering is happy to become the adopted family to our newly adopted Infant Gorilla ‘Twirinde’ – 1+ year old Mountain Gorilla from Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Rwanda.
Born into Ntambara’s group on December 24, 2020, 1+ year old infant Twirinde is the youngest gorilla of expert mom Tegereza. Twirinde, meaning “protection,” still relies on her mom for food and transportation, but she loves to play and adventure around the group with the support and protection of her older brothers. Humans are pushing mountain gorillas out of the wild and into extinction.
The biggest threats to this once critically endangered great ape’s survival come from political instability, human encroachment, war and forest degradation. Only about 1,000 of these great apes remain in the wild, according to the most recent census.
Green Turtle
WWF Wildlife Species
Habitat Protection
In conjunction with World Wildlife Day on 3rd of March 2023, we are pleased to adopt Green Turtle, to support WWF’s effort on protecting wildlife and their habitats.
Green turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. Eleven distinct population segments (DPS) are listed as endangered or threatened. This means that the green turtle is in danger of extinction, now or in the foreseeable future, throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
Seek
3 Years Old
Reteti Elephant Santuary, Kenya
We have adopted Seek on 21st of July 2023. Seek came to Reteti on New Year’s Eve in 2020, at the age of one. After being separated from his Mama and being abandoned by his herd, he was thankfully found by a warden from Laikipia Kenya Wildlife Service. Apart from the challenges that face all young orphans – including healing from both physical and emotional wounds – Seek also had an injury which left him completely blind in his left eye. His poor vision probably led to him losing track of both his Mama and herd. Elephants are generally excellent mothers, so when they lose their calves, it’s mostly because of natural reasons. Sadly, despite extensive veterinary treatments and examinations, nothing could be done for this eye. However, Seek is remarkably strong – and his overall health, ability to adapt, and use of all his other senses impressed us from the very first day he arrived – and keep helping him to develop and thrive.
Naisimari
2 Years Old
Reteti Elephant Santuary, Kenya
We have adopted Naisimari on 21st July 2024. Naisimari, a one-week-old elephant calf, was rescued after falling into a well in Kalepo Conservancy, where she sustained trunk injuries from her mother’s attempts to free her. Unable to reunite with her mother, she was taken to Reteti for healing and recovery, where she quickly charmed everyone with her friendly and innocent nature. She bonded closely with Sitiin, an older female elephant who became her foster mother, but tragically lost her to natural causes, leaving Naisimari grief-stricken. Over time, she formed a new bond with another elephant, Titiyo, and continues to thrive in the nursery herd, bringing youthful energy and joy to the other orphans.
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Protecting Life of Earth
Save Endangered Species from Extinction
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Ailia, Alise, Dahlia
New Born Terrapins
Turtle Conservation Society Malaysia
In conjunction with World Ocean Day on 8th June 2023, VJ Engineering is happy to adopt Ailia, Alise and Dahlia from the Turtle Conservation Society in Malaysia.
Blue Whales
Oceana International, USA
In conjunction with World Ocean Day on 8th June 2023, VJ Engineering is happy to adopt Blue Whales from the Oceana International, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. Oceana’s mission is to protect and restore our oceans.
Green Turtles
Oceana International, USA
In conjunction with World Ocean Day on 8th June 2023, VJ Engineering is happy to adopt Green Turtles from the Oceana International, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. Oceana’s mission is to protect and restore our oceans.
Polar Bears
Oceana International, USA
In conjunction with World Ocean Day on 8th June 2023, VJ Engineering is happy to adopt Polar Bears from the Oceana International, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. Oceana’s mission is to protect and restore our oceans.