The first quarter of the year has felt a bit like a rollercoaster ride; just as you hit a high following completion of a task or training course or after securing some new business or much-needed funding, you then hit the next dip as you realise there is loads more of the same still to […]
The start of the year has been nothing short of exhilarating for the Responsible Resource Management (RRM) Department. In a dynamic move, the renowned Herding Academy has merged with the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) to bolster Regenerative Land Management training, promising enhanced impact across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Concurrently, the RRM department […]
By Ashwell Glasson Students On-Site The College is still abuzz with student activities, and the echo of their voices from the lecture rooms. The Protected Area Integrity (PAI) Department is running its flagship Braveheart Ranger Leadership Development Programme (RLDP) with ranger leaders drawn from various conservation agencies. The RLDP focuses on enhancing the leadership of […]
By Anelle Rautenbach – Head: Quality Management and Accreditation What is the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF), and how is it relevant to the SAWC? In South Africa, the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) stands as a cornerstone of educational integrity, aiming to uphold the quality and consistency of education and training across diverse sectors. Governed by […]
During the first quarter of the year, the Applied Learning and Research Department (ALRD) has been actively engaged in diverse ecological research activities. These include investigating the impact of tree cover on grass diversity, spearheaded by Mr Abraham Adilehou, a diligent master’s student from Benin, and exploring ant diversity in neighbouring farms, led by Dorice […]
We are immensely proud of our CEO, Theresa Sowry, for being honoured with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from Michigan State University (MSU) on 1 March 2024, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to conservation. Her visionary approach to inclusive and holistic conservation practices, along with her innovative programs and initiatives at the SAWC, has […]
Our CEO, Theresa Sowry, recently attended the Tusk Conservation Symposium hosted by Tusk Trust in Rwanda from 3 to 8 March 2024. Held biennially, the Tusk symposium brings together beneficiaries to exchange project insights, share ideas, and foster partnerships. This year was particularly special as Theresa reunited with longtime friend, Miguel Goncalves, a Park Warden […]
In a significant move by the Herding Academy, which has transitioned to the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), regenerative land management practices and training are to get a real boost. This will ultimately help mitigate the impact of environmental degradation due to conventional land management and livestock practices and the effects of climate change. With […]
As we look ahead, we are filled with hope and determination. Our collective efforts have demonstrated collaborative growth opportunities and the continuance of positive impacts on the lives of people and within the conservation sector. Certainly, an inspiration moving ahead in 2024. To fill you in on some of our current news we tried to […]
As another year draws to a rapid close, we cannot but reflect on the successes of this past year. It certainly was a year of full recovery with us training a record number of students both on and off-site.  The College has met and exceeded its annual training target with training having been delivered to […]