Josephine Bestic, Author At Children In The Wilderness

Aug

TAFA Community Center feeding programme

14th August 2024Josephine BesticKenya

Each month, Governors’ Camp Collection and CITW Kenya sponsor the provision of uji (finger-millet porridge) to between 140 and 180 TAFA community children. Helping to ration out cups of uji – photo credit Jess Savage Most of these children come from humble backgrounds, where a meal each day is not something they can count on. Guests are...

Aug

CITW Zambezi & IUCN Launch Groundbreaking Ngamo Livestock Farm & Vocational Centre

7th August 2024Josephine BesticZimbabwe

August 2024 – Children in the Wilderness (CITW) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are proud to join forces to unveil a pioneering sustainable farming initiative known as the Wilderness Ngamo Livestock Farm and Vocational Centre in Zimbabwe. Ground was officially broken on the 30th July, marking the start of this innovative...

Aug

CITW Namibia celebrates Youth Skills Day at Sesfontein

7th August 2024Josephine BesticNamibia

To celebrate World Youth Skills Day on 15 July, the Eco-Club learners and their Eco-Mentors at the Elias Amxab Combined School in Sesfontein came up with a thoughtful idea to showcase their skills and creativity by creating “fire balls” from recycled materials. The objective was to protect the environment rather than cut down trees for...

Aug

SACOLA Facilitates Donation of Four Cows to Genocide Survivor Families

5th August 2024Josephine BesticRwanda

As part of their ongoing efforts to drive socio-economic development projects in the rural areas adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, the Sabyinyo Community Livelihood Association (SACOLA) collects rental and community levies from Wilderness Sabyinyo. In July SACOLA was able to donate four cows to needy families of genocide survivors, significantly improving the lives of these...

Jul

When you Pack for a Purpose for your Wilderness Sabyinyo trip…

16th July 2024Josephine BesticRwanda

The Wilderness Sabyinyo team was delighted to welcome repeat guest Gail Woloz to Rwanda recently. This time Gail, through her Travel & Safaris outfit, brought a group of women to Sabyinyo to experience Volcanoes National Park and all the beauty Rwanda has to offer. They did not travel light! They all arrived with additional luggage...

Jul

Wilderness Rwanda & CITW support Rushubi Schools with Volleyball Court

15th July 2024Josephine BesticRwanda

Wilderness and Children in the Wilderness (CITW) are thrilled to have been able to support Rushubi Primary and Secondary School with a volleyball court! The USD 4,500 funding needed for the construction and supplies was generously contributed by Wilderness Sabyinyo guests. Proud Aline and Headmistress Leontine with the uniforms and balls Rushubi Primary and Secondary...

Jul

CITW Kenya Community Development through TAFA

11th July 2024Josephine BesticKenya

Children in the Wilderness’ impact extends beyond conservation education. Through Governors’ Camp Collection, we sponsored new kits for three Talanta Africa Football Academy (TAFA) football teams, fostering a sense of pride and unity within the community. Additionally, we continue to support the daily feeding program at TAFA, ensuring that over 150 children receive a nourishing...

Jul

CITW Kenya – Field Trip to Naivasha Raptor Center

11th July 2024Josephine BesticKenya

Forty students from the TAFA Community Center recently embarked on a field trip to the Naivasha Raptor Center, where the children were captivated by the stories of rescued birds of prey. They gained a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by these magnificent creatures and the tireless efforts underway to protect them. A rescued wood...

Jul

CITW RWANDA – YEAR-END ‘CHEAKS’ TESTS

9th July 2024Josephine BesticRwanda

In Rwanda all our students in school Environmental or Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Eco-Clubs write a CHEAKS (Children’s Environmental Attitude and Knowledge Scale) test at the start and end of their school year. The test is fun for the children to do, and it gives us as the CITW team a good indication of...

Jul

CITW Kenya Field Trip for TAFA Students

4th July 2024Josephine BesticKenya

Children in the Wilderness (CITW) aims to instil a deep appreciation for the natural world for all who go through the programme. The newly established Kenya Eco-Clubs are now buzzing with activity! Guided by dedicated Eco-Mentors, the children have already begun embarking on learning adventures, exploring the wonders of their natural surroundings. Forty students from...

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