Call: +44 (0) 207 193 7819
Email: info@gapafricaprojects.com
Call: +44 (0) 207 193 7819
Email: info@gapafricaprojects.com
Welcome to the Women and Girls’ Empowerment Programme Group webpage.
Thank you for booking, this trip will be immense!
We currently have six wonderful, kind, caring and fun individuals to help with the annual Wild Connection’s Women and Girls’ Empowerment Camp.
30+ local Zulu women and girls will be attending to the Wild Connection (WC) rural bush camp for the weekend of 22nd-24th August to experience the African bush from a different perspective and to be empowered by field staff and local business women. Many rural women and girls experience limited education, poor healthcare and extreme poverty which sadly often comes with gender based violence, rape and crime.
This camp was established to give local women and girls the opportunity to experience life in the bush from a ‘tourist’ perspective where they get to see wild animals on the reserve, have some self-care and enjoy things they would never normally be able to.
You will be based at the camp and will experience some elements of the programme Gap & WC offer (‘KwaZulu-Natal Conservation and Research Programme’), either side of the camp. It will be great and most definitely immersive into the Zulu culture.
You are guaranteed a weekend full of life, laughter and the constant sound of Zulu signing and dancing. A true joy to be had!
“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something” Max Lucado
I am Lou, 46 yr old living my youth once more.
I love reggae, culture & learning about new people so don’t be surprised if I ask you 100’s of questions.
I was born to live for Africa and after visiting East & South Africa 16 times, and north Africa (inc. Cape Verde) four times. I married the Preston Karl Pilkington hence why he isn’t with us!
I am really excited about the EC as I love organising donations and love giving. I buzz off generosity and kindness. I will be at camp 21-25th Aug but in SA from the 15th. I cannot wait to listen to the ladies sing and dance!
I’m Charlotte.
I am a registered veterinary nurse and work in a mixed small animal and exotic general practice. I’m a Yorkshire lass and live in the not so sunny east coast city of Hull.
I will be in South Africa from the 20th July until 19th October on an internship. I love trying new things and learning something new which South Africa never seems to disappoint in.
I have been on 2 veterinary GAP trips in the past and am looking forward to meeting the women and girls from the community
The camp is fully funded by Wild Connection (WC), Gap Africa Projects and local sponsors.
This year, all the women and girls who attend are being fully funded by Gap Africa Projects at a cost of R1,000 each.
Donations are still needed!
Without these vital contributions, the camp would not run and these wonderful, young ladies would not be able to have this time.
Training for 4 ladies to complete a ‘Holistic massage course’, R3,300 (£161 equiv.) per lady, which includes; course fee, practical sessions, 1 x theory exam, 1 x practical exam (R500 exam fee, £25 equiv.) & 50 h practice needed (will be using us and our students!). Trainer costs for the weekend are included.
‘Excel – Yes you can!’ introduction to Excel course, R7,000 (£342 equiv.) for 10-15 ladies & tutor course, R1,000 (£49 equiv.)
Other activities: introduction to game ranger training & APU activities, game drives and wildlife and conservation initiatives.
