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
#MandelaMonth2025 – Environmental Action at Northdale Hospital
In celebration of Mandela Month, WESSA’s Durban-based Schools and Youth team partnered with Nedbank staff volunteers and students from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Pietermaritzburg, to bring meaningful change to Northdale Hospital on 25 July.
#MandelaMonth2025 – Team WESSA champions early childhood education
Inspired by Nelson Mandela’s belief that education is the most powerful weapon one can use to change the world, the WESSA team in Johannesburg, spent their 67 minutes and more on 18 July, at Orlando Children’s Home in Soweto.
WESSA launches new Anti-Poaching Unit at uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve
At uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve we’ve secured the funding to establish a dedicated Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) to protect the reserve’s fragile ecosystem and wildlife.
#MandelaDay 2025: A Celebration of Service, Unity, and Hope
On Friday, 18 July 2025, sleeves were rolled up and people that care for the earth gathered in true Madiba spirit to honour the legacy of one of the world’s greatest leaders
WESSA welcomes new Education Centres manager Kristi Garland
WESSA welcomes Kristi Garland back to the team as the new Education Centres Manager, overseeing WESSA’s three environmental education centres in KwaZulu-Natal.
#MandelaMonth2025: ADvTECH’s youngest changemakers lead with heart
Across ADvTECH schools, Mandela Day was brought to life by the smallest hands and the biggest hearts.
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