Mashatu Game Reserve
Project
The Mashatu Game Reserve supports Children in the Wilderness Limpopo Valley, a non-profit organization that serves children from 8 through 18 years of age. Children of the Wilderness is a camp that aims to facilitate sustainable conservation through leadership development and education of rural children in Africa.
Children of the Wilderness also runs Eco-Clubs and follow-up programmes at schools, within the rural communities that live on the edges of the Northern Tuli Game Reserve.
Needs
General School Supplies:
*Book Bags, *College-Ruled Paper, *Colored Pencils, Dry-Erase Markers, *Erasers, *Glue Sticks, *Handheld *Pencil Sharpeners, *Markers, *Pencils, *Pencil Cases/Bags, *Pens, *Rulers, and *Solar Lantern Lights
Laminated Wall Charts:
(English) World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Biology and General Science
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Beads for Bead Work, and Craft Scissors
Computer Hardware/Software:
Mobile Phones, *Solar-Powered Working Laptops, Tablets, and Working Laptops
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Inflation Pumps, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, and Whistles
Clothing/Shoes:
*New Underwear (for Boys and Girls ages 12, 13 and 14 years old)
Health/Personal Grooming:
*Deodorant, *Face Cloths, *Soap, *Toothbrushes, and *Toothpaste
Office Supplies:
Printer Paper and Scissors
Kitchen:
Water Bottles
Initiatives Supported
Listed on this page are the specific needs requested by the community project(s) so you can choose exactly what to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you take them.
Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
• Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
• The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.
Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.
