Earth Guardian Journey
by Wildlife ACT
As a wildlife biologist with roots deeply embedded in an indigenous tribe, I am driven by a profound understanding of the intricate relationship between communities and conservation. My cultural heritage has instilled in me a holistic perspective, recognizing that the well-being of both human communities and wildlife is inextricably linked. In the pursuit of safeguarding biodiversity, I have come to appreciate that community conservation is not just a complement to wildlife conservation; it is an indispensable cornerstone. Communities, with their rich tapestry of traditional knowledge, form an integral part of the ecological landscape. This understanding has propelled me towards this project.
Daniella Lamare
This project is raising funds to support the Wildlife ACTive Kids Bushcamps within a Zululand protected area, coordinating 5 community-based Wildlife ACT Ambassadors Clubs, and facilitating a 9-month long Immersive Conservation and Business Leadership programme.
Across Zululand in KZN, South Africa, there exists a patchwork of protected areas that run alongside mixed land uses and large communal landscapes. It is both within these protected areas, and outside in communal lands that conservation can either be won or lost. When communities and conservation are at odds with one other, it is often both that loss. To combat this social and conservation challenge, Wildlife ACT works on “both sides of the fence” and works towards re-connecting people with nature for the betterment of these communities and wildlife. More specifically, Wildlife ACT’s Community Conservation Programme (CCP) was established with the aim to support the development and strengthening of community conservation and stewardship in communities adjacent to protected areas, thus contributing towards priority species conservation, such as Rhino, Wild Dog, and Vultures, over the long term.
To achieve its goals, Wildlife ACT have taken a tiered approach to community conservation. This is done through setting a foundation of 1) building a cohort of youth that are connected to, knowledgeable on, and resonate with their natural environment. The programme then 2) nurtures the passion of those teenagers and young adults who continue to show interest in being further ambassadors for conservation. Finally, 3) they facilitate opportunities for those who are interested in pursuing nature-based livelihoods in and around protected areas.
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22Apr
Allocated R20 to Earth Guardian Journey 3 weeks, 1 days ago
Daniella Lamare went outside and got active and their NGO received R20 to make a difference in South Africa
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Allocated R50 to Earth Guardian Journey 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Daniella Lamare has joined the #doDifferent Activist Facebook Group and become part of the #doDifferent community. Their NGO received R50 to make a difference in South Africa
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Allocated R100 to Earth Guardian Journey 3 months ago
Daniella Lamare shared their page for #doDifferent on Social Media and completed step 3 of Becoming an Activist. Their NGO received R100 to make a difference in South Africa
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Allocated R5 to Earth Guardian Journey 3 months ago
Someone shared on social media
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Allocated R5 to Earth Guardian Journey 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Someone shared on social media
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Allocated R5 to Earth Guardian Journey 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Someone shared on social media
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Allocated R200 to Earth Guardian Journey 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Daniella Lamare has updated their profile picture on their #doDifferent Activist page and completed step 2 of Becoming an Activist. Their NGO received R200 to make a difference in South Africa
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Allocated R600 to Earth Guardian Journey 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Daniella Lamare signed up as a #doDifferent activist completed step 1 of Becoming an Activist. Their NGO received R600 to make a difference in South Africa
Funded to date:
R 985
Funding goal: R 2,000
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