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WWF’s Graduate Interns 2019 - 2020
We are ready to make a difference!
The future is ours…
“The programme introduces a new cadre of strong, confident professionals who promise to nurture the environment as if the
quality of all our lives depends on it.”
Morné du Plessis CEO, WWF-SA
“Solving South Africa’s environmental issues will take passion, commitment, energy and knowledge,
plus a good dollop of hard work.”
Mentor: Dr Mark Brown Nature’s Valley Trust
Passion…
Enthusiasm…
Dedication…
Integrity
Knowledge…
“We should always be ready to tackle any challenge
impacting our environment.”
Prudence Moshabane Marine Biologist, South
African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
“It’s critical that we invest in the people and skills
needed to effectively manage conservation.”
Glenda Raven Environmental Leaders Programme, WWF-SA
“The internship has been a journey of growth and development.”
Nosphamandla Ndamane
Environmental Educator, Knysna Basin Project
“…has enriched my knowledge and plans of working for the environment.”
Lethabo Pholotho
Skills Development Practitioner, WWF-SA
“…opened my heart and mind to unlimited possibilities.”
Zaynab Sadan
Plastics Project Officer, WWF-SA The internship…
“A once in a lifetime opportunity, that gave me invaluable experience.”
Thabang Mosaka
Energy Efficiency Technician, Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Studies - Stellenbosch University
“Their creativity in wanting to make a social impact in the environment gives hope to
developing new warriors for conservation.”
Mentor: Dr Nathalie Viljoen
Two Oceans Aquarium
“We are probably the last generation that still has a chance to prevent the total collapse of our
natural world.”
Pienaar du Plessis, Agricultural Consultant,
Living Lands
“It is imperative that we become activists for the implementation of policies and practices that will mitigate against the further global warming of our planet.”
Bongani Ntombela
Agricultural Consultant, The SPAR Group Ltd
‘’Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
Malcolm X
“Aim for success, not perfection.”
David M. Burns
"Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
Henry Ford
“The interns demonstrated integrity, honesty, leadership and willingness to work for a greater cause.”
Pavs Pillay
Business Development, WWF-SA
“By making small changes in our daily lives and connecting to the
global community network, we can find solutions to the challenging
questions asked today.”
Lerato Molekoa Conservation Scientific Officer,
South African National Biodiveristy Institute
“There is a great deal of information that, if properly shared and implemented, could
solve many of the problems we face”
Ntombizodwa Vundla
Water Quality Analyst, Knysna Basin
Project
“We are a generation of trendsetters and we can use this to our advantage and make environmental sustainability a trendy and fashionable thing.”
Kholofelo Ramokone
Conservation Scientific Officer, WWF-SA
“With knowledge and proximity to the global
community, we can easily collaborate in raising
awareness and doing the work that will safeguard
our environment.”
Pamela Sekese GIS Technician, WWF-SA
“If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk together”
African proverb
‘’Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”
Zig Ziglar
WWF-SA salutes the efforts of the mentors and thanks them for
their valuable contribution towards supporting our future leaders for the environment!
Keep shining… Keep going… Environmental leaders!
We wish you all the best for the future and… For Nature. For You.
WWF-SA
Partners and Host Employers:
Partners and Host Employers continued:
The 2019/2020 Graduate Interns Programme
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