Children in the Wilderness will need the commitment and funding from Partner organisations and individuals, to ensure it's sustainability. With the support from the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, Wilderness Safaris as well as participation by the community and government, such a programme is a sound investment for anyone seeking to reap inspirational rewards for their money.
Children in the Wilderness Southern Africa is made up of independent companies each with their own Board of Trustees. Each company operates independently but under the direction of Children in the Wilderness Southern Africa
Should you wish to make a donation there are various options available
a) Donate to the Resource First Foundation Trust (USA) earmarked for Children in the Wilderness (this trust supports many projects so please ensure that you make your intentions clear) – 501c tax deduction available for donations over US$150. Donations made to the Trust will be available to any of the Children in the Wilderness programmes on receipt and approval of a Trust application
b) Donate directly to any of the Children in the Wilderness programmes (as per bank accounts specified). This donation will go directly to that country and be used for hosting children in that region
It would be appreciated if you could advise Heather at heatherw@wilderness.co.za of any donations made to ensure the correct allocation and follow-up.
If you wish to make a donation to the Trust, please contact Laura Mass at lmass@resourcesfirstfoundation.org or on (207) 221 2753 for details
All donations made in the USA of over US$150 will be issued with a 501c certificate and are tax deductible
If you wish to send a USD cheque you may use the following address:
If you would prefer to support the programme in a specific country, you can donate directly to the relevant country as per the details below. Your money then will directly benefit the children in those countries. Please advise the country representative of any donations made, so they can follow up and ensure correct allocation
Children in the Wilderness Botswana
Registration Number: 55127
Account name : Children in the Wilderness
Bank : First National Bank , Maun, Botswana
Account number : 62047685443
Branch code : 282367
Branch: Maun
Swift Code : FIRNBWGXA
Please email Helena at citw@wilderness.co.bw to advise of any donations
made
Registration Number: 21/2004/487
Account name : Children in the Wilderness Namibia Trust
Bank : Standard Bank Namibia
Account number : 241503876
Branch code : 08277200
Branch: Gustav Voigt Centre, Windhoek
Swift Code : SBNMNANX
Please email Sarah Omura at citw@wilderness.com.na to
advise of any donations
Account name: Children in the Wilderness
Bank Name: Standard Bank, City Centre Branch
Address: Post Office Box 30386, Lilongwe 3.
Account number: 014/00/030375/00
Swift Code: SBIC MWMX
Please email Gladys Msonda at citw@malawi.net to advise of any donations
Registration Number: 2004/024727/08
Exemption Reference Number: 93/0016426 (18A status)
Bank Name: Standard Bank
Account No. : 02-303-173-5
Branch No. : 00-12-55
Branch : Rivonia
ABA routing No. use Swift code SBZAZAJJ
For South African tax payers, donations to the above account are tax
deductible through the 18A facility.
Credit card facilities are available
Please email Heather Wilson at heatherw@wilderness.co.za to advise of
any donations
Children in the Wilderness Seychelles
Registration Number: 2004/024727/08
Account name : Children in the Wilderness Mkambati
Bank : Standard Bank
Account number : 023031735
Branch code : 001255
Branch: Rivonia
Swift Code : SBZAZAJJ
Please email Cate Procter at catep@wilderness-safaris.com to advise of
any donations made
Account name: Children in the Wilderness
Bank : First National Bank, Maun Botswana
Account number : 62177978560
Branch code : 282367
Branch: Maun
Swift Code : FIRNBWGXA
Please email Emma Seaman at emmas@wilderness.co.zm to advise of any donations
Account name: Children in the Wilderness
Bank: First National Bank, Maun, Botswana
Account number : 62177978560
Branch code : 282367
Branch: Maun
Swift Code : FIRNBWGXA
Please email Sue Goatley at sue@wilderness.co.zw to advise on any donations
Sponsor a child to attend the Children in the Wilderness Programme
By donating US$250 (or equivalent) your donation will sponsor a disadvantaged child on a six day life skills and environmental programme
By donating US$4000 (or equivalent) your donation will sponsor a 16 disadvantaged child on a five day life skills and environmental programme. In this instance, the camp can be branded for your organization and specific feedback will be sent to the donors
Many of the local schools from which the children are selected are extremely poor with very little infrastructure or facilities. There are numerous opportunities available for sponsorship ranging from supplies to classrooms. If you would be interested in sponsoring a school please contact us for specific information
\Many of the children that attend the programme come from child headed families etc and in many instances battle to afford the nominal school fees, uniforms and books. Some of the Children in the Wilderness programmes offer a scholarship option whereby sponsors can elect to sponsor a child through five years of their senior school. Whilst this cost of this is not huge by world standards, the impact it has on those children is enormous. If you are interested in sponsoring a child through school, please contact us for specific information