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Changing lives through nature

Supporting the preservation of South Africa’s unique and bio-diverse natural heritage through education, training and conservation initiatives.

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Environmental
Education

Outdoor education programmes designed to challenge and change the lives of youth.

Green Skills
Development

Providing career pathways for youth to gain access into the Green Economy.

Nature Care
Fund

Supporting and driving conservation initiatives in Cape Town and surrounding areas.

News

608, 2024

Unlocking NGO success: inside our game-changing Small Grants Workshop

6th August 2024|News, Small Grants Facility|

During our recent Small Grants Workshop, our grantees and other interested participants dived into a session designed to sharpen their skills and supercharge their impact in the NGO space. Here’s a glimpse of what went down:   Mastering grant writing: Participants teamed up to tackle a fictional conservation project, crafting compelling grant applications. The collaborative spirit was electric [...]

2607, 2024

Honouring Mandela Day by supporting our ocean heroes.

26th July 2024|Nature Care Fund, News, Small Grants Facility|

South Africa honours Nelson Mandela on July 18th by dedicating 67 minutes to making a difference in communities that are close to their hearts. This year, Nature Care Fund’s Small Grants Facility recipient, ARKYS Outreach, teamed up with local artists to show their appreciation for the incredible Table Mountain National Park Marine Unit!  These dedicated rangers protect 1000 [...]

1607, 2024

We’re helping learners bridge the gap between study and jobs.

16th July 2024|News, Training and Development|

Towards the end of June and beginning of July, Nature Connect’s Green Skills Training and Development programme has offered 15 employed and 10 unemployed learners a 12 month Nature Conservation Natural Resource Guardianship Learnership. The Learnership is in collaboration with CATHSSETA. Through this qualification, the learners will gain insight into how the nature conservation sector works. It includes [...]

1207, 2024

Youth group attends a life-changing nature camp.

12th July 2024|Nature Care Fund, News, Small Grants Facility|

Green Hearts inspire youth through nature exploration at Rondevlei Island Campsite! Last month, Green Hearts, a recipient of the Nature Care Fund's Small Grants, embarked on an incredible two-day journey with their youth group (aged 10-19) at the Rondevlei Island Campsite. The experience was filled with laughter, learning, and new friendships as the group explored the reserve and [...]

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