DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage

DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage Bona Ingwe Farm - PO Box 1599 Harmony bloc 81 Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province 1380 South Africa +27826562969 http://www.daktaribushschool.org

Mission

The mission of Daktari is to inspire, motivate, and educate underprivileged children to care for their environment through the medium of a wildlife orphanage.

Programs

Facilitating the development of a recognized environmental certificate program enabling graduates to obtain employment in this field Building a camp for a homeless cheetah, our wildlife ambassador, to inspire local underprivileged children to protect their wildlife. Partnering with bigger game reserves to allow the underprivileged children to have the opportunity to see uncommon animals in their natural habitat

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Over 220 South African youth educated about nature

Teach over 200 Kids in Eco Clubs in Rural Villages

Environmental Education for over 300 Children

Personnel Overview

Michele Merrifield - Co-Director
French business woman, living in South Africa for over 10 years. Worked on a private nature reserve and took care of many orphaned wild animals. Founding member of Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage. Helped design and implement the education program for the under-privileged children. Tremendous knowledge and experience in dealing with orphaned wild animals.

Ian Merrifield - Co-director
Many years experience as a field guide and game ranger. Has lived in Africa all his life during which he has cared for many different orphaned wild animals. Passionate about the environment, Ian firmly believes the key to nature’s future lies in education of the children. He has helped create the teaching program with the help of teachers and international volunteers.

Personnel Statistics

Ian and Michele Merrifield,
Mr and Mrs
Founded in 2002
Employees: 8
Volunteers: 6

Financial Statistics

Budget (2008): £ 45,111
Budget (2007): £ 49,260
Overhead: 100 %
Other funding sources: Corporate private donors volunteers
Religious Affiliation: none