Chief Sifundza of the Shewula community has set aside a huge area of his people’s land in order to preserve the natural bush as a wildlife reserve. The reserve is situated high up on an escarpment of the Lubombo mountains overlooking the Mlawula river valley and the rest of The Lubombo Conservancy. The Shewula community has worked hard to build “Mountain Camp” on the edge of the escarpment, offering one of the most spectacular views in Swaziland.
The Shewula community are a friendly agricultural people, with traditional thatch and stone houses dotted neat fields of maize, cotton and vegetables. They encourage visitors to their area to enjoy the incredible view, gain an insight into traditional Swazi lifestyles and appreciate the natural splendour of the Lubombo conservancy.
The placement is part of a a wider Community-Based Natural Resources Programme, aimed at securing sustainable development for the entire community and at alleviating poverty for the most vulnerable segment of her population, especially orphans, widows, elderly people.
Skills required: English language teaching and teacher training skills. PGCE or TEFL as a minimum
From £1,170 + £200 donation to the Quest Charitable Trust
Includes all food, accommodation, airport transfers, pre-departure training, in-country support.
The donation to the Quest Charitable Trust can be fundraised and will be used to support the projects in the Shewula Community.