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Thanda Foundation Trust

The Thanda Foundation Trust was established to
contribute to the socio-economic, educational and
developmental needs of the three tribal communities
adjacent to Thanda Safari in the Umkhanyekude
District. We support several community-based
projects and serve as an engine and a hub for
charity fundraisers.

This has been yet another extremely difficult
year for the people of South Africa. Nevertheless, in
addition to our continued work with Thanda Lions
and Football for Life, Inkanyiso Crèche and Stars at
Work, we were still able to support and carry out a
number of projects during the year. Among other
things, we teamed up with the Sharks rugby team to
distribute 10.2 tonnes of food to those worst affected
by COVID-19 and the riots that shook KwaZulu Natal
in July 2021.

We also started a collaboration with the Princess
Charlene of Monaco Foundation of South Africa.
This joint fundraising effort benefits our anti-
poaching initiative Chasing Zero, which aims to
increase awareness and achieve the goal of zero
poaching-related rhinoceros deaths.

Another project is the upgrade of Intibane Camp,
made possible by a donation of 50,000 Euros per year
for four years. The main building, the bathrooms and
the swimming pool have now been renovated, and it’s
now possible to offer swimming lessons to children in
the surrounding communities.

At the time of writing, we are awaiting the
delivery of an entire carpentry workshop, which
has been donated to support efforts aimed at career
and skills development. The workshop will be
installed at a carpentry shop in Richards Bay, where
it will be used by apprentices in a 2-year vocational
training programme.
thandafoundation.com