We enter this week feeling inspired, challenged, and ready to push boundaries for the communities and ecosystems we serve

We confronted difficult questions, reflected on and examined our strengths and weaknesses, and explored what it truly means to make a lasting impact on ocean conservation in southern Africa.

Beyond iSimangaliso, our donors also spent time in Durban, where they witnessed the impact of our coastal work. They engaged with WILDTRUST-supported Youth Groups, Youth4MPAs & Ocean Stewards, and Whale Time guides and the Blue Port team.

They also visited the expanded eNkovukeni Community Resource Hub, which, thanks to support from @blueactionfund.org and The Light Foundation, now boasts a functional bakery, an Early Childhood Development Centre, and arts and crafts stalls selling locally made curios.

Highlights included a homestay in the Mavutshana area, where they were treated to authentic Thonga cuisine and immersed in the warmth of community hospitality.

Our donors had an action-packed week in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where they were hosted by the Park Authority and WILDTRUST, and explored the wonders of this World Heritage Site and engaged with local communities.

From our initial session with Fine For Good, where we took a deep dive into self-reflection as an organisation and engaged in robust strategic discussions, one key takeaway emerged: growth requires courage and collaboration.