ATG Trip: Discovering Namibia

Background: Damaraland’s spectacular landscape is home to the few remaining Desert Rhino, Desert Elephant and a wealth of wildlife. The land is communally owned by the Damara, Himba and Herero Tribes, part of it leased as a conservation area. Partnerships with tourism provide important revenue sources.

Problem: Rural people in Africa are unable to earn a revenue to sustain themselves. Frequently they lack skills in tourism and a full understanding of managing their natural resources. They bear the brunt of tourism without gaining the financial benefits.

Project: To build an educational facility aimed at all levels of society: Health and welfare education for women, natural history education for school children; ranger / guide training, conservation and natural resource management for community elders and senior councillors. The building itself will exemplify good environmental practice.

Sustainability: Educating local people to conserve, protect and earn a livelihood from their environment.

Project in progress