Community
Harmony Between People & Nature
The heart of conservation beats beyond the wilderness—it thrives in the hands of the people who call this land home. And since one cannot exist without the other, the foundation aims to facilitate a deeper connection and understanding between people and nature. The community pillar of the Shamwari Foundation focuses on just that. Through job creation, skills development, and educational programmes community-based projects instil conservation as a way of life. Where communities and wildlife flourish, side by side.
Community Conservation Projects
Governmental water supply to the neighbouring
communities of Paterson and Alicedale is erratic and unreliable.
Established in 2019, the Lavelikhwezi Empowerment Project is a women’s livelihood project initiated by the Born Free Foundation based at Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
Established in 2019, the Lavelikhwezi Empowerment Project is a women’s livelihood project initiated by the Born Free Foundation based at Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
Investing in people is one of the most effective ways of restoring an ailing economy and by focusing on local industries and their labour needs, it stimulates community investment and purpose.
making a lasting impact on preserving part of Africa’s rich biodiversity
Three Pillars of Shamwari Foundation
Wildlife
Environment
Community
