Local girls explore biodiversity career opportunities
The purpose of this excursion was to have the participants explore the diverse and exciting career opportunities in the field of Biodiversity conservation and Environmental science.
Lesego Tau Education Foundation (LTEF) in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, recently hosted a biodiversity career day exploration as part of the Aids Healthcare Foundation’s Girls Act at Marievale Nature Reserve.
AHF South Africa runs Girls Act, a special program that focuses on empowering youth with sexual and reproductive health and rights information, distributing sanitary pads, building self-esteem, and encouraging girls to stay in school.
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The purpose of this excursion was to have the participants explore the diverse and exciting career opportunities in the field of biodiversity conservation and environmental science.
They gained insight into the many career paths available in environmental sciences, conservation, wildlife management, and sustainability.
Stakeholder relations manager at LTEF Rethabile Moloi said, “We believe that fostering an understanding in the fields of biodiversity and environmental sustainability complements our organisation’s meaningful discussions about the intersection of health and environmental stewardship.”
Programme manager for Girls Act, Sindiswa Tom, said she found the workshop extremely enlightening for the girls.
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“In addition to learning about the various occupations available in the field, the girls had the opportunity to learn about the preservation of species diversity, sustainable use of species and ecosystems, and how they can advocate environmental sustainability,” said Tom.
From hands-on learning about wildlife preservation to discovering the intricacies of ecosystem management, participants were able to see firsthand how they can make a positive impact on our planet’s future.
Mandisa Mahlaba, one of the Girls Act beneficiaries, said: “The workshop was a nice experience because we got an opportunity to learn about new stuff about wetlands and how they contribute to our daily lives.”
