Sharing the human spirit through friendship is important since our world faces many challenges, crises and forces of division, such as poverty, violence, and human rights abuses, among many others, that undermine peace, security, development and social harmony among the world’s peoples.  To confront those crises and challenges, their root causes must be addressed by […]

Today we ‘Shellebrate’ not only Turtles but Tortoises as well. There are many species of turtles. South Africa is home to leatherback, loggerhead, and green sea turtles, as well as angulate and Bell’s hinged tortoises.  In the Sea turtle species, we find the Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles that nest on the beaches of northern KwaZulu-Natal; […]

Sustainable conservation is about balancing the needs of people and nature. It recognizes that humans are not separate from the environment.  All are deeply interconnected. To be effective and lasting, conservation must consider social, economic, and cultural realities. When people’s livelihoods, traditions, or daily needs are ignored, conservation efforts risk failure, or worse, causing harm […]

A global movement that empowers millions to be part of the solution to plastic pollution Plastic Free July is more than just a campaign – it’s a global movement that empowers millions to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Each step we take, no matter how small, brings us closer to a cleaner […]

3 JULY – INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC BAG FREE DAY Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. And the most damaging offenders – Plastic bags. They may seem convenient, but their impact on our planet is anything but. The Harsh Reality of Plastic Bags is that plastic: Every day, millions of […]