A Scholarship for A Child To Go To School in Afric

Dear Supporter,

Earlier this year, after completing our construction project at the creche, the team decided to bring the children to our Limpopo base and let them experience first-hand the beautiful and majestic animals that live nearby.

For many of the children, it was their first ever game drive and there were lots of smiles and giggles when they started spotting all the different animals on the Karongwe Game Reserve. By bringing the children along on the drive, we hope to inspire them to love and respect the awesome wildlife in their country.

This outing is part of our continuous Outreach Environmental Education project we have running in the local community. Limpopo has a large area of South Africa's natural resources, yet it is known to be the poorest, least educated area of the country. According to the NDA, in 2010 the unemployment rate was estimated at 26.8%. Around 60% of people live below the poverty line (UN definition: less than $1.25/day). It is no surprise that, in terms of rhino poaching activity, Limpopo has been amongst the third highest province in the country for the past 3 years. Education is best strategy to tackle these issues. 

Through our environmental projects and outings with the local community, we aim to teach the children why animals are important to the economy, the environment and why they need to help protect their precious natural heritage.

Thank you for your continued support.

All the best,

GVI Limpopo

Links:

• www.gvi.org