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Annual Report by Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization – South Africa<\/h2>
From Earth to Earth (FETE) are proud supporters of the Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization (LAEO). An organization close to us and an organization related to the ideology of our own brand.<\/p>
It has been a busy year for LAEO, with important projects around Africa, including Environmental School Camps, mentorship training, accredited training on environmental protection and a wide-spread cleanup campaign.<\/p>
Below you\u2019ll find out what exactly LAEO has been up to in the last year but first here\u2019s a word from the LAEO\u2019s International Executive Director:<\/p>
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This year has, once again, been a bumper year as we continued to bring environmental education and environmental change across the globe. With our diverse teams all over the world, we work to implement a suitable solution to the country and community with whom we engage. These may vary from first world scientific interventions to hands-on education and job creation in third world countries.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
There is no one-size-fits-all approach as each country faces its own challenges. It is important when engaging with the individuals and groups in a given territory to apply a solution that can be implemented to bring the desired changes. These solutions often have to be developed on a gradient that can be implemented by that group based on existing resources and needs of their community.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Understanding the fundamental importance of safeguarding the environment becomes more vital to the survival of humanity with each passing year. The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization will continue steadfast in our efforts to protect the environment for all. It is with gratitude that we thank our donors and partners who have made our work possible and continue to do so into the future.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Being based in a third world country, it is vital that we address the issues of poverty as they relate to our conservation goals. Thus, our South African International Headquarters continues to focus on local community education and environmental conservation as a key part of our endeavours. <\/p>
Working with communities comes with its own set of challenges and the community empowerment program that we are pushing forward will become a model for application to communities all over South Africa and other areas around the world with similar challenges.<\/p>
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL CAMPS<\/h2>
WE RAISED AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS IN 600 STUDENTS AND 45 TEACHERS<\/strong><\/p>
In alignment with our Cooperative Ecology goals, a key endeavour for LAEO is bringing environmental education to a broad base of people. We strongly feel it is only by changing the way people think that we will be able to bring about real change in how they interact with the environment and other life forms.<\/p>
This year, with the wonderful support of Peter Eastwood & the Tanglewood Foundation, we had the opportunity to take nearly 600 Grade 7 learners (12-13 years old) and 45 teachers from disadvantaged communities in South Africa on a life-changing weekend environmental camp.<\/p>
After meeting with the Department of Education, school Principals and teachers from schools in the KwaXimba area around the Mayibuye Game Reserve and in the Umkomaas valley, we helped to initiate an art and essay competition in 20 schools. Learners could submit a drawing or essay on specific conservation themes. Winners were selected and won a weekend environmental camp at the beautiful Nyala Pans River Camp.<\/p>
Most learners did not believe that they were really going on a trip until the bus arrived and then they exploded into songs. The excited kids enthusiastically sang and waved to everyone the bus passed on the roads.<\/p>