Munda Wanga
Trust, comprised of a botanical garden, wildlife sanctuary,
educational facility, and recreational village, is host to
approximately 50,000 visitors per year. Over the years the curricula
of the education department has evolved creatively and currently the
staff facilitates hands-on and exciting educational lessons that
focus on issues relevant to the lives of Zambians and international
visitors alike. The curricula is based on several main themes
including our Environmental Education and Life Skills Education
Programmes in the sanctuary and garden, and our Conservation Farming
and Nutrition Education Programmes in the People and Plants
Garden.
Hands-on
environmental education in the wildlife sanctuary and gardens will
soon be two fold. The educational lessons start with interesting
guided tours featuring lessons that heighten participant’s senses
and appreciation for conserving the flora and fauna species of
Zambia. Now with the current refurbishment of Munda Wanga’s
education centre, The Discovery Zone, each tour participant will
see, hear and touch wildlife and their bio-facts, interactively
learning how to conserve for the future.
In
February, the launching of our new Life Skills Education Programme
created a unique partnership between Munda Wanga Trust and Right To
Play. Right To Play is an athlete driven, international,
humanitarian, non-governmental organization that uses sport and play
as a tool for the development of children in the most disadvantaged
areas of the world. Their vision is to create a healthier and safer
world for children through the power of sport and play. Right To
Play promotes the best practices of sport and play, team work,
respect, compassion, leadership, joy, and fun. Their focus in Lusaka
is on the importance of HIV/ AIDS prevention and tackling stigma :
educating children and young people through sport and play : a
serious message in a fun environment. During once a month visits by
Right To Play coaches, children enjoy learning valuable health
education that will equip them with communication skills, HIV/AIDS
awareness and preventative health knowledge to plan for their
futures. Because Right To Play educators facilitate through sport
and play, the experience is fun and memorable for all who join in on
the fun!
The agricultural
based curriculum in the People and Plants Garden promotes improved
nutrition through crop diversification and alternative protein
sources (i.e. soya beans) whilst demonstrating modern organic
farming practices such as composting and companion planting. Find
out if you have a green thumb and a balanced diet by requesting a
tour of the People and Plants Garden.
To make bookings
for educational tours and find out about Right To Play special
events please contact the education department at Munda Wanga by
calling 01 278-456, or 097 790-883 or email: environment@zamnet.zm
October
2006
In
February, the launching of our new Life Skills Education Programme
created a unique partnership between Munda Wanga Trust and Right To
Play. Right To Play is an athlete driven, international,
humanitarian, non-governmental organization that uses sport and play
as a tool for the development of children in the most disadvantaged
areas of the world. Their vision is to create a healthier and safer
world for children through the power of sport and play. Right To
Play promotes the best practices of sport and play, team work,
respect, compassion, leadership, joy, and fun. Their focus in Lusaka
is on the importance of HIV/ AIDS prevention and tackling stigma :
educating children and young people through sport and play : a
serious message in a fun environment. During once a month visits by
Right To Play coaches, children enjoy learning valuable health
education that will equip them with communication skills, HIV/AIDS
awareness and preventative health knowledge to plan for their
futures. Because Right To Play educators facilitate through sport
and play, the experience is fun and memorable for all who join in on
the fun!