The Sefapane Foundation and Development Trust
Ecokidz is part of Sefapane lodge and Safaris’ commitment to corporate social responsibility, run through the Sefapane Foundation and Development Trust.
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Our Approach
Our Vision
We want to transform the conservation landscape by equipping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with passion, knowledge and skills they need to become the conservation leaders of the future.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to take 1500 kids into Kruger through Ecokidz in 2019, and to continue with weekly environmental education at ten local underprivileged primary schools, equipping over 2500 kids to become conservation leaders of the future.
Our Story
Each year, we take kids from communities close to Kruger National Park on day and weekend excursions to experience conservation first hand. We also provide nature conservation education at their schools. This is part of Sefapane lodge and Safaris’ commitment to corporate social responsibility, run through the Sefapane Foundation and Development Trust.
Meet the Team
We rely on people who are as passionate about children, conservation and tourism as we are!
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Joris Bertens
Founder & MD
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Nyeleti Ngobeni
Environmental Monitor
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Elias Shai
Head Guide
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Edith Baloyi
Environmental Monitor
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Nokubonga Thule
Environmental Monitor
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Marjolein van Dieren
Advisor
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Vulani Mabunda
Ecokidz Coordinator
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