Sponsor a Community Field Guide

More Community Foundation (MCF) is committed to promoting conservation through education and raising awareness for critical conservation projects.

In 2021 we launched the Community Field Guide Training Programme in partnership with More Field Guide College and The Good Work Foundation to sponsor a graduate from the Conservation Academy. This was to ensure the learner had the aptitude for tertiary study and an existing passion for conservation and interest in a career in field guiding. A panel interviewed all applicants, and a student was identified. He was sponsored to attend the MORE Field Guide College and received a bursary for the full tuition, a monthly stipend, all books, resources, and equipment. His travel and operational costs were also covered. In addition, we also mentor and provide additional learning support should it be required (such as proficiency in English).

Our first candidate, Tshuxekani Gumede (Cruz), was placed at Lion Sands Game Reserve (LSGR) for his practical internship and is thriving.

NEEDS: We currently have 3 sponsored students in the academy and are fundraising for future candidates.