Global and Local Issues : Acting for Rhino's

Global and local issues : Grade 7 Acting for Rhinos

The Grade 7 class at Eden were so excited about the school's recent launch of the 'Acting for Rhinos" campaign, that they decided to run their own fundraiser in the form of a showcase of their combined talents. The class invited family ,staff and friends to attend the function on Mon June 9th.They set up the hall as a candlelight theatre and decorated the tables themselves. The evening was a great success.The children were all involved in a Eco mini-play that tackled the issue of man's negative impact on the environment. Many individual items followed including dances,songs ,beat boxing and instrumental recitals. A Whopping R1500 was made that has been donated to Project Rhino KZN. Any schools,individuals or performing artists who would like to get involved in the" Acting for Rhino" Project can contact Micah at micah@projectafrica.com

Global and Local Issues : Acting for Rhinos

Acting for Rhinos’ is an exciting new project initiated by Eden College Durban and members of the Durban Theatre community. It is aimed at empowering South African and International school children as well as theatre practitioners to assist Project Rhino KZN. Professional and school based productions are an existing component of our rich South African culture.’ Acting for Rhinos ’provides the link between the Arts and Conservation. The basic concept is to challenge schools and theatre companies to donate R1.00 of each ticket sold of any performance staged. Creative projects can now make a significant contribution to our Wildlife heritage.

The ‘Acting for Rhinos’ participants will also be able to display the ‘Acting for Rhinos’ logo on their posters and promotional material. Participants website addresses will be displayed on the Acting for Rhino page of the Project Rhino KZN website. Regular updates will be given on the webpage of who the contributors are and how the money is being spent.

Project Rhino KZN (PRKZN) was established in 2011 by the KwaZulu-Natal conservation community to bring together government, private and civil society and create a province-wide, united front against rhino poaching and other wildlife crime threats. It supports and extends the work of KZN’s 16 leading conservation organisations and two associate members, with a focus on both reactive and proactive needs and has entrenched an ethos of collaboration and trust between state, private and civil society – something that has not been achieved by any other province in South Africa.

If your school is interested in participating in this worthwhile campaign, please contact  Micah van Schalkwyk on micah@projectafrica.com.