By Amelia McKinlay | Marketing Manager
Welcome to your first field update of 2018!
Last year was a busy year for DAKTARI. We welcomed 342 children to our camp from 4 different schools in the local area. They participated in our environmental education program and were taught by 131 dedicated volunteers from around the world.
Our normal teaching program begins next week where we will first welcome children from Maahlamele School. From Monday to Friday the children have lessons and activities centered around environmental themes. In contrast to their normal classes at school, the children that come to DAKTARI are given individual attention and are taught in a small group.
Near the end of the week, the children demonstrate what they have learned in a lesson called “Making South Africa a Better Place”. This is an important lesson as the volunteers and students work together to explain how the environment, wildlife and a clean community are important to the economy and culture of South Africa. At the end of the lesson, the children write down six personal promises to follow in order to improve their lives and protect the environment. Before they leave on Friday, they stand and read them out to the rest of the group.
We are very excited to start off our 2018 teaching program! None of this work would be possible without you and your support. If you are interested in continuing to support DAKTARI throughout 2018, consider making a recurring donation. A monthly donation provides DAKTARI with a reliable source of income so we can continue to update and improve our education program throughout the year.
Thank you again for your valuable contribution.
Best wishes,
The DAKTARI team
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