Education South Africa Project #65756

African Children Living in Harmony with Nature

by The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization

Project Report | Mar 31, 2025
Because No One Survives Alone

By Yvette Taylor | Director

Young readers and teen books

It has been an exciting start to the year. Our first batch of books have been printed and are ready for distribution, thanks to our generous donors. We have started to engaging with local schools, as we prepare to work with a number of schools in around the greater Durban area.

We also attended a wonderful activation even at the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre for educators and learners from South Durban schools. We were treated to a number of inspiring speakers from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Durban Solid Waste Services, a lovely lady who makes her living as a waste picker, uMngeni-uThukela Water, South Durban Area Based Management and we presented our project for the Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization. The goal is to inspire all the schools in the area to start or reactivate environmental clubs and to give them the support that they need. The learners loved it and we gained a groundswell of support. We will be visiting each school to sign them up for our educational program over the next few months.

Meeting with Msepha High School

Yvette Taylor talking to learners

Learners arriving at Nelson Mandela Youth Center

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Dec 5, 2024
Nature & the Environment Become a Priority

By Yvette Taylor | Director

Young readers

In a world of uncertain times, when so many fear that conditions will continue toget worse, there is a need to bring about more strength and stability in people’slives, and more health and vitality to the natural world around us. It is critically important to have, or regain, an understanding of some of the natural laws thateach of us can consciously apply to bring about the greatest chance for wellbeing, not only for ourselves, individually and as a species, but for nature as well.

We are creating awareness that changes the way people think, so that nature and caring for the environment moves higher on the list of life's priorities.We are building character,personal integrity,and a better understanding of the importance of a balanced give and take in every aspect of life, from our relationship with parents, teachers,school to the natural world.

Our First Pilot

We delivered iut first pilot program for teens in a no-fee government school in Steenberg Cape Town. The school serves the immediate community of Steenberg as well as families living in Lavender Hill, Seawinds, Capricorn, Vrygrond and other surrounding areas. The children we teach live in communities that are not unfamiliar with gangsterism, drugs and regular exposure to violence.

The teachers gave the following feedback:

“A healthy ecosystem needs positive interactions and that complaining won’t get the job done.”

“Leaners showed changes in them with regards to helping others, you actually start helping yourself. Also, the world is so connected and we can either impact the world in a positive or negative way by our choices.That by starting with small things that surround you, can make a world of difference. Thus, they received better awareness about how interconnected we are and by destroying the environment in Africa it could totally impact another part of the world.”

With funds raised we have ordered 100, "Helping You Helps Me!" and 100, "Because No One Survives Alone." These books will be used at the start of the new school year and several schools in the Durban South area.

Teen readers

Young learners briefed on our materials.

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