Nourish Eco Village

( 5 Reviews )

Activities: Multiple Program Types
Country: South Africa
Location: Limpopo

Our focus is on growing resilient communities, through an Eco Village model with a variety of programming initiatives that fall under Beneficiation, Education, Enterprise and Tourism.

We believe in fighting poaching through fighting poverty - and thus all our projects are integrated, holistic and sustainable: to grow a better tomorrow.

Our projects are all interlinked and holistic, in order to help a community grow in all aspects. We focus on Early Childhood Development, Food Security, English Literacy, Social Integration, Environmental Education, Conservation Experiences, and Entrepreneurial Training.

We have a programming structure as follows:

- Green Kidz (our environmental education programme - We support 11 elementary-schools around the area)

- Social Enterprise, where we support and grow small businesses through an incubator

- Agro-Ecology training, very similar to permaculture, but more suited to African conditions

- Rise creches (Our Early Childhood Development programme. We support 6 pre-schools around the area)

- Eco Village (this includes our recycling programme and our general day to day outreach into the village around us).

You will be immersed into the project as one of the team members to engage in the planning and running of the programs. You can combine our projects during your time with us or focusing on one (your choice).

We accept curious people to join us for an immersive learning experience. If you are interested in learning about a new culture, doing research or aiming to learn a new skill, then we would love to have you join us.

You will have the opportunity to explore our amazing area during the weekend (extra cost - We can organize it!)

We can't wait to have you join our Family!

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Nourish is amazing!

Working with Nourish for a month has been a great experience. The staff is very lovely and accommodating and that includes Nourish and ShikShack. They catered well to special needs and were very open to all requests. Working on-site at the Eco Village is a lot of fun. It is amazing how learning and meeting new people of different cultures is combined and a great opportunity to immerse oneself. All in all, it was an amazing experience.

By: Julia
Nationality: Germany

Amazing experience !

Firstable, I'd like to speak about the wonderful staff... Both local staff and managers, are very kind and caring with the volunteers, it was very helpful for me to adapt and feel confident.
Then, the place is very lovely, there are a few places to chill, there is a swimming pool, a little bar and everything is very clean, well thought out with good taste, simplicity and praticality.
About my experience itself, unlike most other volunteers, my stay at Nourish was not about university project or even specific project... I went there, to support a very inspiring foundation, live an immersion in this magnificent country and know better this beatiful culture. All my wishes have been fulfilled! I had the great opportunity to learn a lot of different things about farm and ways to cultivate the land, how to make fruit sirup and even how to build an amazing playground with pieces of woods, old tires, used corks and a lot of good will! ;)
I also had the chance to spend good time with kids and participate to their daily lives..
Finally, the worst thing for me was to leave this place and all these great people !:)

By: Béatrice Pollet
Nationality: French

Nourish Eco Village Internship Testimonial

The Nourish Eco Village Internship in Agricultural Enterprise Development in Africa provides a unique opportunity to work directly with the local community on agri-processing and agro-ecology methods. The opportunity to work with staff directly in the field ensures hands-on learning in a context-rich environment. Further, the internship's on-line modules provide a structured format to conduct research, design and implement a project that meets both the community's needs while complementing existing and desired skill sets, and reflect on the project outcomes and tie to the sustainable development goals. The supportive work environment promotes continual learning and growth and the incredibly warm and welcoming team makes the stay a dream. The immersive experience allows for true connection with the local culture and facilitates weekend exploring of the beautiful Greater Kruger and beyond.

By: Angela Duffy
Nationality: United States

Internship - Agro processing

This experience was incredible. I met great people both on the organization site and in the Sigagule village. I was able to participate in the different tasks of the organization, from the nursery, to the farm, to the maintenance... Located at a few minutes from the Kruger, I was able to do a lot of game drives but also to visit many places like the Blyde river canyon. Unforgettable experience.

By: Marie Millour
Nationality: française

Had a great time at Nourish

I really enjoyed my internship with Nourish Eco Village. The staff was very nice and welcoming, I had a lot of fun during my internship and I learnt a lot ! During the day, I worked at the farm and in the evening I spent time with other volunteers. I also visited Kruger National Park which was amazing. I discovered a new culture, a new landscape and I enjoyed tasting typical meals. Nourish Eco Village is a place of Ubuntu, “I am because you are”. People learn about themselves and share their experience with local people, volunteers and guests coming from all over the world.

By: Valentine Hamelin
Nationality: French

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