Josephine Bestic, Author At Children In The Wilderness

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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...

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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...

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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...

Jul

WILDERNESS ADDS CITW PROGRAMME TO 2 REGIONS IN EAST AFRICA

2nd July 2024Josephine BesticKenya, Tanzania

July 2024 – Wilderness’ non-profit community programme, Children in the Wilderness (CITW), has officially launched in Kenya and Tanzania. With more than two decades of successfully running the programme in Southern Africa, and Rwanda since 2018, the CITW programme is now also fully operational in these two countries. Sue Goatley with the new Kenyan...

Jun

RMB & WILDERNESS RIDE FOR RHINOS 2024: CELEBRATING A DECADE OF CONSERVATION

25th June 2024Josephine BesticNamibia

June 2024 – Namibia’s expansive and diverse landscape formed the backdrop for the 2024 RMB & Wilderness Ride for Rhinos, a transformative expedition into the heart of Damaraland. From 5-9 June, 20 dedicated mountain bikers, accompanied by a seasoned crew, embarked on a four-day odyssey through varied terrains. The journey represents more than an adventure;...

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Zambezi Schoolbook Project Celebrates a Decade of Impact

20th June 2024Josephine BesticZimbabwe

One of our most valued partners, Zambezi Schoolbook Project’s container #1 of library books went into rural schools in Zimbabwe 10 years ago this month! June 18, 2014 – The first delivery of books goes to Higher Ground School in Hatcliff near Harare Since that time through this project, more than two million books have...

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CITW Rwanda – Gishwati Environmental Club & Scholarship Update

18th June 2024Josephine BesticRwanda

Wilderness Rwanda’s impact initiatives are hard at work in the area around Gishwati-Mukura National Park, where, in addition to a burgeoning reforestation project, Children in the Wilderness (CITW) is partnered with Gisunzu Primary School and Kinihira Secondary School. The last term of the school year is in full swing at both schools, and our CITW...

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Empowering Young Conservationists: CITW Launches in Kenya

13th June 2024Josephine BesticKenya

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Kenya, a programme designed to inspire the next generation of conservationists. Through informative and engaging Eco-Clubs and immersive Eco-Camps, CITW provides conservation education to school children, fostering a deep and lifelong appreciation for the natural world. The process of establishing CITW Kenya...

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Governors’ Camps – Kenya Community Update

7th June 2024Josephine BesticKenya

Governors’ is dedicated to empowering the next generation of Kenyans through education and community development. We hope you are as inspired by this excerpt from their latest community update as we are! At the TAFA Community Center (a community centre committed to uplifting the lives of the youth living in Kasarani Village on the shores of Lake...

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Wilderness Sabyinyo and SACOLA Provide Housing for Local Communities

7th June 2024Josephine BesticRwanda

The Empower pillar of Wilderness’ Impact strategy is the primary driver of its community partnerships, one of which is between Wilderness Sabyinyo and the Sabyinyo Community Livelihood Association (SACOLA) in Rwanda. They recently launched a transformative housing project benefiting villages in the Nyange and Kinigi sectors near the country’s famed Volcanoes National Park. In total...

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