It's that time of year! Whether you want to extend a hand to the organizations you have visited on your Journey To Africa Safari or find a new one that touches you.
We have hand-selected organizations that we know will be worth a Support, Shop, or Donate … there is something for everyone. We know your hard earned money will go a long way at these worthy organizations.
At the heart of Shanga's message is “Be kind and recycle" - an ethos that is adopted by the Journey To Africa team throughout the company that continues to support conservation, community, and social consciousness - helping to empower people and places.
Shanga is a successful social enterprise that employs the people of Tanzania with disabilities helping to support families, whilst creating a broad range of products. Perhaps the perfect Christmas gift waits from Shanga. Oh, and if you have been on Safari with us, you will recognize their glassware - the places we recommend use their products.
If you want to support community-based conservation initiatives then look no further. Honeyguide Foundation helps to support sustainable practices in local conservation by empowering the people on the ground. They want the local communities to take ownership across three dimensions: financial, environmental, and social. Do read up more on how they work with the local communities.
Damian Bell and Ole Kirimbai, the founders of Honeyguide started a community-based tourism venture, a model that we seek out when we pick our Safari partners.
Home to around 100 children ranging in all ages, Tanzania Children’s Village is an amazing home that offers tools to help bring the children of Tanzania out of generational poverty. There are several ways in which this organization can make a life changing difference - giving it a truly unique gift for a family/friend this holiday.
If you have visited the home, you know what a lovely home they create for the kids. From the mama, to the teachers, and the staff and everyone in-between. Asante Mama India and Baba Peter for making a safe home for the kids.
If you have been on Zoom with us, you will have most likely seen us wearing a Sidai design. Sidai Designs is based in Arusha, Tanzania and the team collaborates with the Maasai women to create handmade contemporary jewelry and homewares.
Sidai Designs aims to provide economic opportunity for Maasai women and girls by training them to produce unique, high quality beaded designs using the traditional techniques of their tribe. Their goal is to preserve Maasai beading techniques while elevating the traditional methods, giving them a contemporary aesthetic appeal.
To those who have been on Safari, you may have stopped here and to those going, we will take you here if you have time in Arusha before your Safari.
Big Life Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates over 1.6million acres of wilderness in the Amboseli -Tsavo -Kilimanjaro ecosystem in East Africa. In a recent newsletter, Big Life Foundation discusses that donations are down by more than 45%. Therefore, they need our support now more than ever to ensure these great ecosystems that support both human and wildlife are protected for future generations.
The famous Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is globally renowned for their work for animal conservation, that specializes in reintroducing orphaned Elephants, that have often been subjected to poaching, back into the wild. This inspirational organization allows you to adopt an Elephant and receive regular updates on their progress.
It is a truly unique and humbling experience to witness the Carers and Elephants playing at the orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya. Other purchases include their online store containing art, merchandise and more.
Mulberry Mongoose is based in South Luangwa, Zambia. The local craftswomen use snare wire recovered from poaching traps to create jewelry designs inspired by the African bush. The slogan states ‘beauty from brutality’ - therefore find that special someone a gift, whilst helping to protect Africa's iconic species.
Fundamentally the organization employs women from all over Zambia to help reinvest in the community, where unemployment is high. They also help reduce their impact by using locally sourced materials. In today’s world, sustainability is becoming increasingly important.
Shop Green this season.
Tongabezi is a lovely lodge situated on the banks of the Zambezi river, where Victoria Falls is located, is home to a thriving community where humans and wildlife habitats co-exist. The lodge, in partnership with guests, explores numerous avenues to help support the local communities, along with running conservation schemes which help to conserve the land for future generations.
When you stay here, you are not only going to enjoy exploring Victoria Falls area and it’s many activities, but also support a community you can visit on your Safari, and support from afar.
Have more questions for us? Send us an email and we can chat more about each organization and point you in the right direction. We appreciate all the help you can give our Safari Partners.