Since 2007 we have been working with the Haberdashers’ Livery Company to provide one of the three options for school leavers who wish to apply for a scholarship placement volunteering overseas and experiencing new cultures and new ways of life.
The Wilderness Foundation UK, in conjunction with sister organisations the Wilderness Leadership School and Wilderness Foundation South Africa provide Haberdashers’ school leavers with the chance to undertake a diverse programme in South Africa, ranging from time spent in the wilderness of Umfolozi with our trained guides and facilitators, through to volunteering at our pioneering Umzi Wethu project for orphaned young people affected by HIV and Aids as well as chances to experience and understand the local culture through home visits and community stays, whether that be with the trainees at Umzi or the Zulu peoples in the remote village of Ekutheleni.
For students who are successful in winning a 2012 Scholarship the programme will comprise of:
- A five day wilderness trail in the Umfolozi wilderness reserve with our colleagues from the Wilderness Leadership School
- Five days of volunteering / community integration working with young people affected by HIV and Aids at our Umzi Wethu social intervention project
The programme will take place during early to mid August 2012, with students returning home to England in time to collect their A level results.
This is a highly succcesful programme, providing Haberdashers’ students to pass on the benefit of their education, as well as experience the special environment of wild Africa.
Haberdashers’ students eligible for the programme should contact their school in the first instance to request an application form. Presentations will also be taking place in the Haberdashers’ schools across the country during Autumn term 2011. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at Haberdashers’ Hall in London during March 2012.