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To tie in with the World Cup this year, Wilderness Safaris is organising a charity soccer tournament. The event is called ‘Soccer in the Wilderness’ and will take place over a three month period from March to May 2010, with the final taking place at Vumbura Plains Camp on May 1st. Each Wilderness concession in Botswana will be represented by a team, giving six teams in total. 

The charity that we’re raising money for is called ‘Children in the Wilderness Botswana’ and is an extremely worthy cause. The programme hosts vulnerable children of between 8 and 16 years old, in groups of up to 45 participants at a time, for periods of up to a week at Wilderness Safaris Camps. The curriculum is offered in a safe wilderness environment and includes topics such as the geology and geography of the region, the area's wildlife and its conservation, arts and crafts, nutrition, sport, health and HIV/AIDS. The kids also get to go on game drives and are encouraged to think about the importance of conservation and the sustainable development of Africa’s natural resources.

For more information on the charity see http://www.childreninthewilderness.com/

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is the most efficient way to donate and your contribution will directly benefit Children in the Wilderness Botswana. Please note that donations are made in South African Rands...a rule of thumb is for every US$1, you are donating 8 South African Rands. You can also visit http://oanda.com/convert/classic for more up to date currency information.

Many thanks for your support,

Rog