New Volunteer House:
EDGE of
Volunteers have all they could ask for with comfortable dorm style bedrooms; communal kitchen and livingroom area; work space; outside decks; braai area; and garden. The house is also equipped with TV, radio/CD player & internet access.
During May 2010 Knysna was buzzing with the presence of 16 University Students from the University ofChester in the
The projects they took part in included developing the tourism aspect of our Khayalethu Eco-trail project;event planning; teaching drama & dance as part of our Inspiring EDGE project; teaching in local pre-schools as part of our Kadiki Kids project; and taking part in our Big 5 and Predator Sanctuary projects.
Thank you to all the
For more information on volunteering as part of University group please contact
Two of the
The purpose of this event was to encourage the understanding and recognition of EDGE of
The event included a special guest performance from a local musician as well as numerous impressive dance performances, songs, dances and art work from various local schools and youth centres.
EDGE of AFRICA’s ethos has always been to raise awareness of the REAL situation in
Soccer Clinics:
Local boys Rushaad and Cheslin are pursuing a life long ambition of running their own soccer clinics for people in the Knysna area. Rushaad and Cheslin have always been soccer crazy and in 2009 had the privilege of taking part in the Homeless World Cup which involved 2 months of intense training in
The strength and ambition of these two young men is an inspiration to all and we are confident that they will be a great success.
Canadian volunteers Mel & Sioban just can’t get enough of EDGE of
Thank you Mel & Sioban for all your hard work and dedication...we look forward to seeing you next year!
Staff News:
May 2010 saw an addition to the EOA team. Irish volunteer Eavanna Maloney who had been volunteering as part of our HIV & TB Awareness project decided she wouldn’t be leaving the country after all!
Eavanna is a registered nurse in
Keep up the good work Eavanna!
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This year EDGE of
The Everything Elephant project now incorporates a mobile elephant research and education element. Our aim is to conduct relevant research in various locations between the
June 2010 saw the first volunteers to experience the changes to the Everything Elephant project. During their time with us Melanie & Melissa got up close and personal with elephants at a local sanctuary whilst conducting behavioural research; spent time in the Tsitsikamma Indigenous forest and learnt about the plight of the Knysna elephants; and ran an elephant themed workshop at a local pre-school.
For more information on the Everything Elephant project please contact
Abi L: Most likely to fly all the way to
Emma H: Most likely to sneak a baby into her bag & Most likely to brighten up a room.
Jamie Lee H: Most likely person to start silly rumours , Most well known voice across the valley & Most enthusiastic volunteer
Chelsea S: Fastest feet in the whole of SA & Sweetest volunteer
Emma R: Most likely to get her friends stuck in a public toilet & Biggest hearted volunteer.
Lou C: Person actually responsible for eating LJ’s birthday cake & Most generous volunteer
Laura H: Most difficult volunteer to feed and Most generous volunteer
Jade M: Most likely to be converted by a charismatic preacher & Most positive outlook on life
Melissa J: Most likely to drink the bar clean on a Friday night & Most lively volunteer
Sioban G: Most likely to stay part of the furniture & Most passionate volunteer
Ennis M: Least aware of her own ability to make people laugh & Most organised volunteer
Sarah D: Most likely to make Joash leave his girlfriend & Most stylish volunteer
Eavanna M: Most likely to open up her own pub in Knysna & Most sympathetic volunteer
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