Join us to educate, advocate, and act for a more sustainable planet
Climate change, habitat loss, pollution, species are under threat – everyone needs to get involved in caring for the earth.
WESSA
Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa
Caring for the Earth for almost 100 years
What we do
WESSA TRAINING ACADEMY
Accredited courses in conservation, tourism guiding, wildlife management and environmental education
EDUCATION CENTRES
Accredited environmental and enrichment experiences for school & youth groups, families and individuals at uMngeni Valley, Twinstreams, and Treasure Beach
SCHOOLS & YOUTH PROGRAMME
Teaching kids about the environment and sustainable use of natural resources
CONSERVATION
Help us protect species under threat, such as the highly endangered pangolin through awareness, education, rescuing & re-wilding
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Blue Flag, Green Coast, Green Key SA and the Child Safe Beach Project ensure coastal conservation and high environmental standards
ADVOCACY
Be a voice for the environment, by supporting objective activism that promotes sound environmental governance
Support our work
become a monthly donor
People caring for the earth
Becoming a monthly WESSA donor is one of the most impactful ways you can support meaningful, long-term environmental change.
A monthly gift helps us drive critical work in climate action, biodiversity and habitat protection, and pollution reduction. Your consistent support ensures we can act quickly and strategically in the face of growing environmental threats.
People caring for the earth isn’t just a motto – it’s a movement. Join us today and be the difference.
News at WESSA
WESSA appoints Morgan Griffiths as Chief Operating Officer
WESSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Morgan Griffiths as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 October 2025. Morgan will be responsible for WESSA’s day-to-day operations, ensuring that the organisation continues to deliver on its core objectives – Educate, Advocate, Act.
WESSA members in action: September highlights
September was a month full of action, advocacy, and community engagement for our WESSA members and volunteers
Western Cape: Firgrove and Kwa-Faku Primary schools join the One Million Trees project
In celebration of Arbor Week 2025, Firgrove Primary School and Kwa-Faku Primary School in the Western Cape proudly participated in the One Million Trees Project
Planting roots for tomorrow – Arbor Week 2025 at ADvTECH schools
Every year, Arbor Week (1–7 September) provides an opportunity for South Africans to celebrate the vital role that trees play in sustaining life, restoring ecosystems, and building climate resilience.
WESSA– N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) partnership: Q&A with an ECD practitioner at Ntataise Educare Centre – meet Mr Umphekeleni Ganye
Mr Ganye, an ECD Practitioner has shown remarkable dedication to his work, consistently going above and beyond to support his learners and the school community.
WESSA – N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) partnership brings sustainable water solutions to Free State schools
The WESSA team successfully implemented another phase of the project at four ECD schools in Villiers, Free State, with a strong focus on building resilience through water conservation.
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