A Journey of Generosity | HERD’s Gratitude Blog

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As we start a new year, it’s only fitting that we take a moment to reflect on those who helped and supported us in 2023. The generosity of many incredible people, organisations, and businesses from all around the world enabled us to care for the rescued herd, rehabilitate the environment they live in, and contribute … Continued

The First Introduction for Little Bull, Phabeni as he Meets Jabulani

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January 2024 By Adine Roode We started little elephant bull, Phabeni’s integration phase by getting him used to some of the elephants in the rescued herd, first through the fence at the bottom of the garden and then trunk-to-trunk. The fence surrounding the orphanage protects the orphans and keeps out unwanted visitors, but it also … Continued

HERD 7 DAYS OF GRATITUDE

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We canโ€™t start the new year properly without sharing our sincerest gratitude for the hearts and souls who supported us through the last year. DAY 1 First on our list is our community. The incredible, hardworking, and dedicated HERD Carers and greater HERD team โ€” from everyone on the ground, such as our homestead staff, … Continued

Look Inside the HERD Elephant Dung Compost Project

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HERD’s mission is closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which were adopted in 2015. We acknowledge that development must balance social, economic, and environmental sustainability. To work towards a more eco-friendly way of life, we have initiated several sustainability projects at HERD including the elephant dung compost project and the Bokashi … Continued

HERD’s Little Learners

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Take a look at new photographs from our recent visit to Jameyana Primary School, as we delivered new boxes of Nkosi Superbars to very eager students and checked in on the food garden. You will have seen us mention the Mpisi School before, and our work in helping this community school with a nutrition programme … Continued