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11th Our Ocean Conference Opening Ceremony The Government of Kenya officially opens the 11th Our Ocean Confere...

Building Strong Foundations for Success 📚💼
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We are pleased to have commenced the first Nedbank Financial Literacy Programme alongside the first phase of the Youth Employment Service Programme in the Greater Kruger landscape.

Hosted at Wild Impact offices and across several of our host partner organisations, including The Timbavati Foundation, Rhino Revolution and The Good Work Foundation , the programme provided Stars In Training with essential financial knowledge and practical money management skills to support their personal growth, financial well-being and future success.

The sessions focused on key financial literacy topics, including budgeting, saving, responsible spending, understanding banking products and services, debt management, personal financial planning, financial goal setting, and building healthy financial habits. Participants were also introduced to the importance of financial decision-making and long-term financial security.

It has been inspiring to witness the enthusiasm and engagement demonstrated by the Stars In Training as they begin their journey towards greater financial independence and empowerment. The knowledge gained through these sessions will equip them to make informed financial decisions, manage their resources effectively, and build a strong foundation for their future careers and livelihoods.

A special thank you to Nedbank for facilitating and investing in this important Financial Literacy Programme.

To learn more about Stars In Training head to: https://wildimpact.earth/campaign-stars-in-training/
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📌: Greater Kruger
🌍: South Africa
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🌊 Strengthening Marine Protection Through Ranger Capacity 🌊

We're proud to share that our Oceans Without Borders Project Manager, Diandra Naidoo, will be attending the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya. Ahead of the official conference, Diandra will be presenting at the Research Symposium on 15 June, showcasing insights from our work across the Western Indian Ocean.

Our presentation, part of the Maritime Security programme, will focus on the vital role that building ranger capacity plays in protecting our oceans and coastal ecosystems.

We'll showcase the Oceans Without Borders (OWB) ranger development programme and the journey our rangers undertake to become skilled Community and Conservation Rangers. Through specialised training, they are equipped to support both effective marine conservation and meaningful community engagement, helping to create lasting conservation outcomes.

Investing in people is one of the most powerful ways to safeguard our marine environments. By empowering rangers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead on the ground, we're building stronger partnerships between communities and conservation.

We look forward to sharing our experiences, learning from others, and contributing to important conversations around the future of maritime security and marine conservation.

Oceans Without Borders