Zimbabwe
Singita Pamushana Lodge is highly involved in the conservation of the area and the upliftment of local communities through various development initiatives led by the Malilangwe Trust. The establishment of the Trust means that guest contributions and any profits from commercial tourism operations are directly ploughed back into the community and conservation initiatives, creating a better life for all.
Malilangwe Trust
The Malilangwe Trust was established as a non-profit organisation in 1994 as a blueprint for harmonising conservation and community development activities with settlements neighbouring wildlife areas. The Trust is highly acclaimed for its ecological research, breeding and protection of endangered species and models for sustainable community development and outreach projects. High-class, low-volume commercial tourism was established on the property in 1999 to increase the revenue potential of the Trust for further enhancement of community and conservation initiatives.
Feeding schemes
Involvement within the local community also takes the form of philanthropy. For example, 23 000 school children, based in schools in the vicinity of the Trust land, are fed a balanced meal each school day. This project was introduced in response to a very real need which saw the education of many of these children being undermined by inadequate nutrition and daily hunger.
