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
Join local volunteers in hands on activities to safeguard precious habitats and wildlife.
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
An Eco-Christmas to remember at Zizameleni Itekeleng Pre-School, thanks to Wispeco Aluminium
WESSA wrapped up the year in the most heart-warming way with a joyful Eco-Christmas celebration at Zizameleni Itekeleng Pre-School
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[WESSA Eco-Schools Programme] Six Schools awarded Bronze across Zambia and Zimbabwe
The Eco-Schools Awards Ceremony recognised six Southern African schools for their commitment to the environment, education and sustainability.
Green Rising in action: Youth collect over 220kgs/90 bags of waste during Khayelitsha community clean-up
WESSA hosted a youth-led community clean-up, targeting a known dumping hotspot behind Khayelitsha Stadium and Joe Slovo Engineering High School
Communities Unite to Tackle Open Waste Burning in South Africa’s Air Pollution Priority Areas
Open waste burning is one of South Africa’s most overlooked environmental and public-health challenges.
Activate Your Conservation Career with Waynz World & WESSA
WESSA, in partnership with Waynz World of Edu-Eco Learning-by-Design, is proud to offer an immersive conservation career activation programme
Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) X Durban Scouts
Late November 2025, the Durban Scouts hosted a Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) workshop at the Malvern Scout Hall
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