Mentoring Programme

Each beneficiary of clouddog recevies an Mentor provided by leading City institutions for a minimum period twelve-months. This one-on-one adult assistance enables young people still at school to develop in many ways.  Increasing their self-confidence; helping them gain experience of the working world; improving their academic performance and broadening their horizons and raising expectations, are just a few examples of the opportunities provided.

For ten years J.P.Morgan have been providing valuable mentor relationships to a selection of inner city London schools.  The programme is widely respected in the City as a leading example of how organisations such as J.P.Morgan can contribute and deepen relationships in the communities in which they live and operate.  J.P. Morgan generously provide a Mentor for each of our UK beneficiaries.

In South Africa, clouddog are very proud to have employees of Credit Suisse Johannesburg who provide one-on-one mentoring to the South African beneficiaries of our programme.  Recently an article about the commencement of mentoring featured in the Credit Suisse publication for private clients, Bulletin as well as being featured on the Credit Suisse website.

Wilderness Foundation UK

For over three decades the Wilderness Foundation has helped young people to acquire essential life skills through a renowned wilderness trails programme. By using nature as a classroom, qualities such as leadership, respect for self and others, planning and organising, decision-making, outdoor skills, teamwork, self-esteem, social/group skills, communication and the interface between environmental and social issues are developed. A greater responsibility towards the environment is an inevitable outcome.

Time for personal reflection and solitude provides the opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery and connection with the earth, so that participants may return replenished and with fresh insights. The opportunity brings them close to nature and ultimately themselves.

All guides are FGASA (Field Guides Association of South Africa) accredited to a minimum of Level 4. Full details of specific guides and their qualifications will be furnished to successful participants.

O2 Think Big

clouddog are proud to be a registered O2 Think Big Youth Partner.  Think Big is passionate about young people and their projects and ideas. If a young person has a great idea to change something about thier world, it can be funded by Think Big to make it a reality.  Which is why we work with them to develop the projects and ideas of clouddog beneficiaries.  Check out their site for more details.  

Worldwide Experience

Worldwide Experience is a UK based organisation owned by the Mantis Group, - a South African based hospitality and Conservation Company. Mantis Group founded Shamwari Game Reserve in ’92 and through the success of this major conservation project they have gained a reputation as leaders in conservation management in Africa and around the world. Worldwide Experience places self-funded student volunteers into game reserves throughout South Africa. In the last three years this has extended beyond the borders of South Africa into the world, including conservation projects in action in Sri Lanka, Kenya and Scotland.
Worldwide Experience sets very high standards and the project staff is specifically trained to impart their skills and experience as specialists in their field. Worldwide Experience has an extensive quality infrastructure in place in South Africa, coupled with a history of experience and recognised expertise in conservation, community outreach and adventure, making them a perfect fit for the inner-city student experience desired by clouddog.

The Worldwide Experience Team that would lead the students are specialised in using practical teaching methods where the experience and the learning are intricately entwined.

All guides are FGASA accredited to a minimum of Level 3. Full details of specific guides and their qualifications will be furnished to successful participants.

andBeyondAfrica

andBeyondAfrica (previously Conservation Corporation Africa)  is Africa’s leading ecotourism organisation, committed to providing world-class experiences for travellers, and to ongoing investment in sustainable conservation development and community empowerment.

The andBeyond ecotourism model recognises that economic development of the areas in which they operate is crucial to the maintenance of bio-diversity. They also recognise that much of Africa’s wildlife heritage and land is influenced or owned by local communities. The model – successfully implemented throughout their operations in Africa -- links international high net worth, low volume/low impact visitors to these wilderness areas and their resident communities. The resultant revenue tangibly demonstrates the benefits of ecotourism and conservation to the neighbouring residents.


Phinda

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site – Phinda comprises 22 000 hectares (54 500 acres) of prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

All guides are FGASA accredited to a minimum of Level 3. Full details of specific guides and their qualifications will be furnished to successful participants.