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CITW Botswana & FNBB Foundation Support Parakarungu Primary School with Fruit Trees

9th July 2024Botswana

The CITW Botswana team embarked on a trip to Parakarungu Primary School in Botswana Chobe area on 2 July 2024 to meet with the schools’ Environmental Education Club members, and hand over 17 fruit trees for a new orchard. CITW Botswana and the FNBB Foundation have been supporting the school since 2021 after the signing...

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CITW RWANDA – YEAR-END ‘CHEAKS’ TESTS

9th July 2024Rwanda

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 Zambezi – Enhancing Literacy in Zimbabwe

8th July 2024Zimbabwe

The Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Zimbabwe team is thrilled to share some exciting updates from the heart of Zimbabwe. As many may know, Zimbabwe has long been celebrated for its impressive literacy rates. However, recent economic challenges, exacerbated by the global pandemic, have taken their toll on the country’s education sector. But together, we...

Jul

CITW Kenya Field Trip for TAFA Students

4th July 2024Kenya

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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WILDERNESS ADDS CITW PROGRAMME TO 2 REGIONS IN EAST AFRICA

2nd July 2024Kenya, 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...

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

25th June 2024Namibia

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;...

Jun

Zambezi Schoolbook Project Celebrates a Decade of Impact

20th June 2024Zimbabwe

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 2024Rwanda

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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Wilderness Impact in Action in Tanzania

14th June 2024Tanzania

Building on a thriving foundation of Community Liaison Doctor Tipay’s impact work in Tanzanian communities, Wilderness Tanzania recently officially kickstarted the Children in the Wilderness (CITW) programme here. Eco-Mentor Training Preliminary Eco-Mentor training of teachers and volunteers at partner schools was facilitated by Victoria Falls-based Sue Goatley, Wilderness Zambezi’s veteran Impact Manager. After two days...

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