DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage

A Sincere Thank You to Our South African Corporate Partners! Securing funds to cover the running costs of an NGO project is always challenging, no matter how worthy the cause may be. NGOs often focus all their efforts on raising financial donations to purchase what is necessary to keep their projects going. Donating money is not always easy, requiring cutting into your income. However, there’s another way to help—by reducing the running costs of an NGO. This is where our incredible South African suppliers and manufacturers can step in and make a huge difference at a lower cost to them. At DAKTARI, we welcome many children and volunteers; one of our recurring expenses is toilet paper. While it may seem like a basic need, it represents a significant portion of our annual budget. You might recall how much people stocked up on it at the start of the pandemic! We reached out to Twinsaver Group, and they generously responded by providing a year’s supply of toilet paper for DAKTARI. Their generosity was so abundant that we were able to share some of the donations with other local NGOs in need, such as Kruger2canyon, @Nourish, The Holy Family, crèches from The Oaks, and Norwich for disabled children in Acornhoek. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Twinsaver Group for their incredible support and to assure them that their donation was distributed to organizations that truly need it in our area. If you are a manufacturer of products or services that we may need, we invite you to lend a helping hand. In return, we will proudly acknowledge your involvement and provide a tax certificate. Thank you so much to all our valued South African corporates for your continued generosity and support! Twinsaver Away From Home #socialimpact #CSR #southafricanbusiness #southafricancorporates #manufacturingsouthafrica #proudlysouthafrican #supportlocal #Taxbenefits

Latest article on Daktari 📰 Michèle was recently interviewed by the Hoedspruit Herald, a local newspaper to talk about the generous donation we received from @bidfoodsa. We would like to thank them again for this donation and the great relationship we have developed with them over the past few years. 🤗 #daktari #daktaribushschool #bidfood #bidfoodsa #donation #southafrica

The past month of June we´ve welcomed students from a different background and location than we usually do. The children come from Lydenburg, from the Soli Deo Gloria Care Center. 8 children were sponsored to come to spend the week at DAKTARI learning about environmental education and the local wildlife. These children do not have a typical familiar background, due to several different reasons. Soli Deo Gloria Care Centre for the traumatic wounded is a non-profit, interdenominational, opportunity Christian organization. To provide, educate and develop the homeless / disadvantaged & current residents at Soli Deo Gloria Care Centre. Following the weekly schedule, the volunteers taught the lessons and enjoyed play time with the students. However, this week was somehow special. The children shared with us several times how much they appreciated spending one week in the bush, surrounded by nature. The impact of spending one week at DAKTARI could be rapidly seen by our staff and their relatives. At DAKTARI we aim to impact as many people as possible. Our programs offer an immersive experience for the students to experience and learn about the bush and the careers it can offer. We work to inspire the next generation into becoming environmental ambassadors for their communities, so they can spread awareness about climate change, littering, and wildlife protection, while acting as role models and saving the planet.

Hello everyone! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce Crunchie, the newest member of the DAKTARI family! 🐆 At DAKTARI, we're passionate about wildlife education, and Crunchie's arrival enriches our mission even further. Through our wildlife orphanage, we educate children about conservation and the importance of preserving natural habitats. Crunchie's story exemplifies the vital role animals play as ambassadors for their species. Learn more about Crunchie's journey: https://lnkd.in/dnjEADvs #ConservationEducation #WildlifePreservation

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 Today marks the commencement of something truly special – the launch of the Little x Little campaign! From today until April 12th, we're diving into a global giving initiative that holds immense significance for us here at DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage. What is Little x Little, you might ask? It's more than just a campaign; it's an opportunity for collective impact. During these five days, every donation made up to USD 50 will be matched at an incredible 50%. That means your contribution, no matter how big or small, has the power to make double the impact. Why does this matter to us? Because every cent raised during this campaign directly supports DAKTARI's mission and allows us to continue making a difference. From nurturing wildlife to empowering local communities through education, your generosity fuels our efforts in tangible ways. By participating in Little x Little, you're not just donating; you're investing in a brighter future for wildlife, communities, and our planet as a whole. Together, we can achieve so much more than we ever could alone. Join us in this journey of giving, and let's show the world the incredible power of collective action. Together, we can make a world of difference! Donate now and be a part of something truly extraordinary:https://lnkd.in/dDiR3UdZ Thank you for your unwavering support !t

Dear colleagues, From April 8th to April the 12th, DAKTARI will be participating in the “Little x Little” campaign launched by Global Giving, where up to 50 USD donations will be matched at 50%. Thus, if you support us with $50, we will receive $75. We need your support to reach as many children as possible. This is the perfect opportunity to maximize our impact together. DAKTARI has at its core to educate and inspire local children to value their environment and stimulate community development through the wildlife orphanage. DONATE NOW AND TAKE PART IN MAKING AN IMPACT FOR THE LOCAL CHILDREN. https://lnkd.in/giQvv-eR

Dear colleagues, From April 8th to April the 12th, DAKTARI will be participating in the “Little x Little” campaign launched by Global Giving, where up to 50 USD donations will be matched at 50%. Thus, if you support us with $50, we will receive $75. We need your support to reach as many children as possible. This is the perfect opportunity to maximize our impact together. DAKTARI has at its core to educate and inspire local children to value their environment and stimulate community development through the wildlife orphanage. HELP US NOW SO WE CAN MAKE AN IMPACT FOR THE LOCAL CHILDREN.

It was a pleasure to have Luiz Schinemann as a volunteer at DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage. We invite everyone to read his firsthand experience at DAKTARI. Join us in our mission to educate and inspire future conservationists!

Valentine’s Day was a special day as I got to spend it at the Hoedspruit radio to talk about DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage and Kamoka Bush Camp ✨ It was a really fun experience to raise awareness about the work and the impact that we have in the Limpopo province 🇿🇦 You can listen to the interview with this link: https://lnkd.in/dePzEzBn #radio #interview #southafrica

🍃DAKTARI’s ECO CLUB 🌍 While at DAKTARI, many children developed a passion for environmental conservation. Driven by this passion, they created independent Eco Clubs at their schools as a way of sharing their newly found environmental knowledge with classmates. 💪🏾 The Eco Club is our main community program. It runs in 6 weeks cycles with a group of 30 students. Twice a week, we welcome our students after school hours to deepen their understanding about the environment. All Grade 9 students are welcome to attend the Eco Club and have to commit for the full teaching cycle.📚 The students learn about what constitutes healthy ecosystems, wildlife crime, waste management and how they can be actors in making South Africa a better place. 🇿🇦🌳🦒 At the end of the 6 weeks, they get a chance to present some of their work to their parents during a ceremony. This is a great chance for them to raise awareness about the environmental issues that their country is currently facing.🤩👏🏼 #ecoclub #southafrica #savingenvironment #education #village #students #southafricanyouth #wildlife #makingSAabetterplace #sustainability #environment