WESSA Annual Review 2020

WESSA TOURISM GREEN COAST Stories of Change

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I have managed to help the youth of my community by getting involved in the Mankosi Skills Development Centre (SDC) as a TGC steward. I am now the Project Manager of the SDC and member of the Transcape Board. Khanyisa was hosted at Mdumbi Backpackers during which she found time to volunteer at a local grassroot NPO, Transcape, which implements health and education community development initiatives in the Mankosi region of the Wild Coast. Khanyisa was elected as a member of the Transcape Board in 2019 and is currently managing the Mankosi Youth Skills Centre. Khanyisa has blossomed into a natural leader who is passionate about uplifting the youth in her area. Khanyisa also participates as a Youth Leader in the recently formed National Youth Resilience Initiative. ”

Khanyisa Hlohla Age 36 Mankosi, Nqileni

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I was able to pay for my UNISA fees, secured a permanent employment because of TGC and saved to start my small business.

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Sanelise was placed with Coffee Shack Backpackers and their affiliated NPO, Sustainable Coffee Bay. Sanelise has also been studying Nature Conservation at UNISA. Participating in the TGC Learnership enabled Sanelise to understand the connection between conservation and sustainable tourism. Sanelise has become an asset to Sustainable Coffee Bay and remains employed as a Project Manager after graduating from TGC. Sanelise noticed a gap in the tourism market and plans to launch a small business that caters to unique experiences for visitors to Coffee Bay. My life changed drastically after being involved with TGC. I have started my tour guiding business, and want to study further and grow myself in tourism as a professional and business owner. Alex was hosted at the Morgan Bay Hotel and is determined to pursue a career in tour guiding. Alex is a natural guide and has been working together with his peers to develop new trails and authentic experiences in Morgan Bay and to get their business registered and up and running. Alex has honed his guiding skills learnt new things about guiding in the coastal environment. ” “

Sanelise Dasoyi Age 28 Coffee Bay, Mqanduli

Alex Tshijila Age 26 Morgan Bay, Great Kei

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TGC changed my life with the experience and skills development. It has enabled me to pursue my dreams.

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Gcinisile was hosted by Areena Riverside Resort and Imonti Tours. Imonti Tours supported her to register as a guide and funded her driving lessons. Gcinisile was involved in the development of new and exciting tours around East London, such as the Buffalo City Walking Tour which targeted day visitors from the cruise liners. Her dream was to become an educator and she now holds a teaching post teaching Tourism to high school learners.

Gcinisile Cele Age 27 East London

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