WESSA Annual Review 2022

TWO INSPIRING STORIES OF CHANGE

“Being an intern has been an amazing journey for me. I received a warm welcome, support, and guidance, not only from my mentor but as well as the other staff members. I get to experience everything that is done in tourism, activities and how the workplace functions. I get to meet various clients and people who have experience in tourism. I’ve even learnt how to ride a bike, how to arrange and conduct a bike tour for tourists. I have participated in many environmental projects; I have been privileged to be at Green Corridor because I got a chance to apply everything that I have learnt from WESSA training. I am now a volunteer at WESSA youth.” - Nkanyiso Shozi

“I am based in Western Cape at Camps Bay Beach, and my host organization is the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation. I have been exposed to nature for quite some time, for as long as I can remember. I studied Nature Conservation for about 3 years. After my studies, I was delighted to be accepted into the TBF learnership. I have been promoted to interim school group co-coordinator for a month, and things are looking good for further employment. I am very excited that I got to be part of WESSA and transition at the aquarium.” - Taahira Sait impactful youth development programme 19 WESSA