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Going Africa Conferencing
seeks to build partnerships with Individuals, Lodges,
Hotels, Camps and Companies that positively contribute to
their surrounding environments. Below are just a few of the
key challenges facing the African people and our wildlife.
• Poverty in communities surrounding
important
conservation areas
• HIV/AIDS and the access to anti-retrovirals
(ARVs)
• Combating malaria and preventable diseases
• Education and the development of schools
• A lack of access to fresh water
• Limited primary health care and clinics
• Poaching and illegal hunting of wildlife and
endangered species
• Wildlife and conservation education
It’s uplifting to see how many companies involved in tourism
are working closely with local communities to make
significant improvements in these areas. Without responsible
travel companies, and responsible travellers, many projects
would not be possible.
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Going Africa
Conferencing
has been fortunate to be involved in a number of
inspirational schools and projects. We consider ourselves as
a “channel” for putting our clients, from around the world,
in touch with local people here at ground level.
Through our continued commitment to responsible travel, we
hope to support and learn from the leaders of these
wonderful organisations. Our involvement to date has
resulted in a significant benefit to our own company, and we
have had the privilege of hosting a school choir at a number
of our functions. This has helped to raise the confidence of
the pupils, and with the generous donations by friends and
visitors, has resulted in much needed support. We recognise
a need for learners to be able to express themselves outside
the classroom, and we are therefore encouraging the arts and
sport.
Only by working closely with the local communities are we
able to understand their specific needs. This has also
enabled us to take our friends and clients into these areas
where they can meet with local people and discuss issues
face-to-face. This goes a small way towards developing
cultural tourism within our province.
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