In 1995, WWF South Africa initiated, with the support of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and other conservation organisations in South Africa, the establishment of the Southern African Wildlife College.
The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) was set up as a Section 21 Company and built with a start-up grant provided by the German Development Bank and initial funds from WWF supporters. The main purpose of the college, which is situated close to the Kruger National Parks Orpen Gate, is to build much-needed capacity of professionals in the field of environmental and conservation management and to train a new generation of natural heritage managers, particularly protected area managers.
Since opening its doors in 2007, the SAWC has trained more than 3 000 individuals from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and beyond.
Transfrontier conservation areas remain one of the focal points in the College curriculum and the training approach is designed to develop the specific skills needed for the effective management of these areas.
WWF South Africa, through the support received from long standing donors (both local and international) and its establishment of a capital fund in 2000, the
Southern African Conservation Education Trust (SACET), continue to support the College. The
Peace Parks Foundation also plays a strong role at the College on a strategic level and with fundraising.
SACET is administered by WWF South Africa which as also taken the lead in securing funding for the Trust.
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