The program for the Young Environmental Ambassador's Leadership Course at Suni-Ridge ORG

To help the local communities live in a sustainable way that conserves their cultural and natural heritage, we run a Young Environmental Ambassador's Leadership Course.

By supporting our ECO-AMBASSADOR Campaign, you are encouraging the leaders of tomorrow to protect their natural and cultural heritage.

Read how you can sponsor an Eco-Ambassador

The 5-day course is based at Suni-Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, and strives to achieve the following:

The children are led to an all-encompassing understanding of Humanitarianism (Ubuntu)
They are inspired to be proud of their inner capabilities and to know that they can excel in their ambitions and dreams
They learn that human life is intricately bound with the environment, and that all life forms are to be respected and managed wisely
These young leaders are encouraged to conserve their culture

Young leaders learning about water and sanitation management on the Young Environmental Ambassador's Leadership Course at Suni-Ridge ORG

The following topics and activities are included in the five day course:

Our duty to manage the environment – discussions, assessments of the main concerns. Animals have feelings! The learner gains a better understanding of the interconnectedness of all life forms. This awareness encourages a love for all life forms. Compassionate decision making is encouraged regarding the wise management of the environment by focusing on:

Leadership qualities and humanatariasm
Sustainable land use
Wise management of resources
Prevention of air pollution/acid rain
Water shortages and droughts – wetlands (focus on False Bay World Heritage Site)
Protection of water quality and use of correct sanitation
Species fauna and flora - interpretation/protection of biodiversity
The galaxy
Environment and culture
Home food gardens to provide food security
The effect of all of this ultimately on man’s quality of life on earth.

A broad variety of subjects is investigated with the learners that include:

Humanitarianism - the introduction to Humanatariasm investigates the differences that historical and present day leaders have made to the world, such as Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Jane Goodall, Florence Nightingale, St. Francis. It also investigates findings by modern day scientists who are discovering more about how the world was created

Music and dance - building self confidence and relaxation

Art in the environment - group work, sketches/drawings, literary essay: “What becoming a young environment ambassador means to us!”

Excursion to False Bay and hike at the lake - the learner experiences the World Natural Heritage Site and interprets the concepts of wetlands and forests identified during the field lecture

Excursion to “Big Five” Hluhluwe Game Reserve - in an open wildlife drive vehicle, learners view elephant, rhino, giraffe and other large mammals (often for the first time)

Excursion to croc center – interpretation of crocodiles

Field work - tracking animals; understanding more about their interrelationships. The learner gains a better understanding of the interconnectedness of all life forms, by focusing on the animals encountered

Water & the World Natural Heritage Site, False Bay, Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park - where and what it is of importance to our region (environmentally and financially); eco-tourism; basic ecology of the wetlands - learners gain an understanding of the international, national, regional and local value of wetlands, with a focus on our own World Natural Heritage Site

Forests and trees - Sand Forest; unique endangered habitat; red data species - learners gain an understanding of the value of international, national and local forests, False Bay’ sand forest and gain a general knowledge of red data species and at least 4 locally occurring species

Live snake demonstration, interpretation, the importance of snakes - basic first aid for snake bites, learners gain an understanding of identifying snakes and why they are important for the environment

Thank you for helping us financially so that we can inform and inspire young leaders to preserve and protect their natural and cultural heritage!

Campfire activities - leadership, self confidence, singing (create a Course song), observing the stars/galaxy, quiet moments to hear nature sounds, cultural ecology

Basic First Aid - the role of a leader in an emergency, and basic first aid procedures

Healthy living - health and healthy living, soil, water, sanitation

Food security - 80% of South Africa’s children are hungry; organic home gardens; poisons in the environment; working with nature permaculture leading your family towards food security and what can be done; field demonstration of home gardening/food security principles; fertile soil (field demonstration) and the role of the earthworm

Handling pets and other animals - prevention of cruelty to animals

Alien plants - field identification and methods of eradication

Birds in the environment

Bats in the environment - more than 22 species at Suni-Ridge

Environmental school club -identifying options for environmental action at school, such as:

Improve environment - prevent litter; beautify the area with fruit trees, medicinal plants, shrubs and indigenous trees;
Outreach into community opportunities; Junior Town council
Communication - name of club, international communication and local communication with other eco-schools and environmental center; school and community conservation magazine; computerised conservation communication and contacts; school website to be developed
Eco – school project - steps to be taken to obtain internationally recognized eco-school green flag. Actions defined.
Eco-Tourism & career opportunities - the economical importance and career opportunities; learners gain an understanding of the international, national, regional and local value of Eco-Tourism; learn about career opportunities
Eco-tourism - identifying school and community projects; identifying opportunities for the school and community; define projects and actions to be taken

Summation of Course - definition of and commitment to actions that need to be taken

We need your assistance to educate and inspire these young leaders to encourage sustainable living practices in their communities.

By supporting our ECO-AMBASSADOR Campaign, you are encouraging the leaders of tomorrow to protect their natural and cultural heritage.


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