The Department of Geography has a Responsibility to Care!
Academics in the department are involved in various community engagement projects throughout the academic year. These projects have been very successful and will continue to grow in future.
See below some of the projects that are presently in the works and keep an eye out for more!
The main purpose of the project is to use applied science to undertake research and community engagement initiatives that will empower community members by sharing technical expertise and knowledge that will allow communities to take responsibility and in this way contribute to relieving their own socio-economic and environmental poverty that is deeply rooted within the rural landscape of South Africa. The various activities of the project include (but would not be limited to) the transfer, awareness and application of technical assistance and knowledge to address important environmental, social and economic issues within rural communities as highlighted by the Department of Science and Technology in their Ten Year Plan.
Click here to read more about this exciting project!
Projects to Commence in 2013
Unearthing a Sustainable Future:
The project aims to bring about environmental awareness in Grade 11 and 12 students and draw their attention to the importance of living green in today's society.
Team Members: A Khotoo and SW van Heerden
Open Source Community Mapping:
J Immelman
Secondary School Geography Support:
AC Horn
Community Project in Olivienhoutbosch:
G Viljoen
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