Our Namibia Community Engagement Administrator Agnes and CITW Admin Assistant Juliet are excited and very proud to introduce their new CITW Donation Drum, created and installed at the Wilderness Safaris Windhoek office this week. “The transformation of the drum was a lot of fun indeed, with hidden artistic talents discovered”, says Agnes. It was an...Read More

Out now, Eco-Stars is an annual Children in the Wilderness publication, providing readers with an overview of the programme, and the opportunity to meet some of its Eco-Stars and learn more about their regional successes. In this, our fourth edition of Eco-Stars, we bring you snippets from our programmes across the regions, some updates on...Read More

This month I had an incredible opportunity to join the CITW Namibia Team on their annual camps.  Over eight days, 47 amazing children from three schools were hosted at Wilderness Safaris Desert Rhino Camp, located in the Palmwag Concession.  The whole environment was just extraordinary.  The children were warmly welcomed with song and dance by...Read More

An update from Kirsty van der Want from our CITW Namibia annual camp at Wilderness Safaris Desert Rhino Camp, where just one of the lessons the children have is on the fascinating, endemic welwitschia, the country’s national plant. Children arrive in campLearning about welwitschiaDamaraland skyDesert-adapted black rhino They also had a thrilling walk to see Critically...Read More

US-based The Traveling School offers teenage girls between 15 and 18 the opportunity to explore the world and learn about themselves through academic, physical, and cultural challenges. Sixteen motivated young women and four inspiring teachers travel to a unique region of the globe for 15 weeks. Students earn full credit, immerse themselves in new cultures,...Read More

Warmquelle Primary School in the Sesfontein Constituency received clothing for the children donated by Wilderness Safaris guests and staff members. The smiles on the children’s faces were priceless – such joy and deep gratitude. CITW Namibia is profoundly grateful for all the helping hands who contribute and support our children, and make a difference in...Read More

By Juliet Binda – CITW Namibia Admin Assistant Okaukuejo Combined School is situated at Etosha National Park, 17 km from Okaukuejo, on the way to Outjo. The school was established in 1991 and inaugurated in 1992 as a project school to provide education for the children of Etosha’s employees, and those from nearby farms and...Read More

Elias Amaxab Combined School participated in the Annual National Clean-up Campaign on the 21st of September. This practical lesson outside the classroom, was a reminder as to why we need to keep our environment clean at all times. The school has a new principal – Mrs. Karutjaiva. She was is eager to get some new...Read More

Written by Juliet Binda – CITW Namibia Admin Assistant Eco-Club Members at Elias Amaxab Combined School in the Sesfontein Constituency, celebrated Heritage Day on the 24th of September 2019. The children shared stories of who they are, where they grew up and what they do culturally to celebrate milestone events in their respective cultures. The...Read More

Serra Cafema Front of House Manager Selma Benjamin and staff organised a local Himba community clean-up with the children. As she says, “Children are the future, and we love teaching them to keep their environment clean. It was magical to see their enthusiasm and the effort they put in”.Read More

On the 5th of July 2019, Doug and Margaret Levin and their niece Elizabeth Van Belleghem from the United States of America donated 45 solar lights and stationery to the Okaukuejo Combined School. The Head of Department, Mr Tjiveze, and his pupils received and welcomed the Levin Family upon arrival with singing and dancing. Okaukuejo...Read More

On the weekend of the 27th – 30th of June 2019, Agnes Tjirare (CITW Namibia Programme Coordinator) and Juliet Binda (CITW Namibia Programme Assistant) attended the Namibia Environmental Education Network Conference in Rundu, Kavango East Region of Namibia. The theme of the conference was “Promoting ‘Blue’ and ‘Green’ Economy Through Communication and Public Awareness”. The...Read More

On the 1st of  March 2019, Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Namibia hosted a fundraising event for CITW. One of the prizes auctioned was dinner for six paired with wines at the comfort of your home, complements of Wilderness Safaris. Mandi and her husband Stephen Du Preez won the bid! On Friday night, the 14th...Read More

On the 21st of June at the Wilderness Safaris Namibia Office in Windhoek, Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Namibia Programme Coordinator Agnes Tjirare and Programme Assistant Juliet Binda met the Governor of Kunene Region, Honourable Marius Sheya, to update him on Wilderness Safaris community engagement and CITW activities in the region. The discussion was centered...Read More

Meet the Children in the Wilderness team! Last week we gathered at the Rivonia offices we share withWilderness Safaris for our annual regional workshop.  Three super energising days later saw the regional coordinators heading back to their respective countries to implement the life-changing plans and projects they finalised.  The Children in the Wilderness Team Back L...Read More