In 2021 CITW developed a project known as Changing the Lens on Conservation in Malawi. This project aimed at increasing knowledge, leading to a positive change in attitude, resulting in positive change in behaviours among its participants (targeted children) and their communities. Environmental education Role models Learning from local leaders The project was designed to...Read More

The CITW Zambezi team is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMParks), in the Hurungwe District area adjacent to the world-renowned Mana Pools National Park.  Integral to this partnership is CITW’s establishment of its Eco-Club programme at the beginning of the year in eight schools within the...Read More

On the 7th of March 2023, Children in the Wilderness Botswana (CITW), together with prominent local Botswana artist Chris Manto 7 (below, centre), in collaboration with U.S. Embassy hosted Rhyme Like a Girl (RLAG) at Eretsha Village. Rhyme Like a Girl is an American Music Abroad (AMA) band, featuring female US hip-hop performers who develop,...Read More

World Wildlife Day is celebrated annually on the 3rd of March in support of animals and plants across the world.  The UN General Assembly has reaffirmed the natural value of wildlife and its various contributions – including ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic – to sustainable development and human wellbeing! This...Read More

With technical and financial support from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, a partner of Wilderness Safaris Rwanda, the Eco-Clubs at Bisate Primary School have created an avocado nursery! In total, 2 000 avocado seeds have been prepared, and after two months will be distributed to each Eco-Club member and the teachers, for the school...Read More

Photographer and annual camp Eco-Mentor volunteer Angelica Mills shares some standout moments from the Bobirwa Cluster’s 2018 annual camp… “See the world through the eyes of your inner child. The eyes that sparkle in awe and amazement as they see love, magic and mystery in the most ordinary things”. – Henna Sohali      Read More

Nanthomba and Kafulafula Eco-Club Since the outbreak of the COVID-19, CITW has been engaged in creating awareness around dealing with the pandemic. The message has been put out to parents, the youth and the children. CITW children have been also making face masks, as one of the ways to minimise the chances of contracting the...Read More

Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Rwanda has already made great strides into the new decade. Building on the two highly successful Eco-Clubs – hosting a total of 60 learners at Bisate Primary School, and a scholarship programme for eight students from Bisate Secondary School – 2020 brings exciting new school partnerships, new Eco-Clubs, a YES...Read More