The Imbewu Project

Question 1

What is ‘imbewu?’

Answer 1

An isiXhosa and isiZulu word for ‘seed.’

Question 2

Fill in the blank:

Imbewu is a joint project between the _____________ and the ____________.

Answer 2

SANParks and Wilderness Foundation

Question 3

Name the 5 aims of the Imbewu project.

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Answer 3

• > Promote conservation in an South African context.
• > Provide a quality experience that restores sell-identity and natural heritage links.
• > Promote an environmental consciousness
• > Cultivate black role models
• > Benefit rural communities and local townships within a 300km radius of national parks.

Question 4

Fill in the blank.
Wise elders share ____, _________ and _______ with the South African Youth Leaders to plant a ____ ___ _______ for African nature and culture.

Answer 4

stories, enthusiasm and experience

seed of passion

Question 5

How long is the bush experience?

Answer 5

4 days

Question 6

Fill in the blank.

Youth leaders, particularly those from _________________________ are taken on a bush experience.

Answer 6

historically disadvantaged communities

Question 7

Fill in the blank.

A number of __________ girls and boys have been taken on the bush camp.

Answer 7

HIV-positive.

Question 8

Who are the ‘elders?’

Answer 8

the elders are carefully chosen- often retired, trained black game rangers. Some elders are women.

Question 9

Fill in the blank.

Using their _________ and indigenous ______, the elders lead ______________ and interpret the __________________.

Answer 9

oral tradition
knowledge
walking trails
natural environment