Expedition Project Blog

Win a 2 Week Experience in Zululand, South Africa

Win a 2 week endangered species volunteering & EMS experience! Here is how…
 

Protected: TEP @ GUVZS – November 2024

Indigenous Populations of South Africa and Australia: A Comparative Analysis of Historical Trajectories, Policies, and Social Dynamics

We look back 400 years to examine South Africa’s history and then 12 years to look at The Expedition Project’s vision, all with an eye on the future via a comparison with our across the Indian Ocean neighbours.

Go2Africa Online Auction in Support of The Endangered Wildlife Trust

The first in a series of annual online auctions by the Go2Africa: All fundraising goes towards the Endangered Wildlife Trust, an NPO passionately providing protection for endangered species. 

Join Us this Giving Tuesday: Support Conservation and Make an Impact!

This Giving Tuesday, we have an incredible opportunity to come together and make a meaningful impact on conservation efforts across Africa. We’re excited to announce two unique fundraisers that provide ways for you to contribute while gaining access to exclusive experiences and items. Mark your calendars for December 3rd, 2024, and explore these exciting ways to give back!

Ambassador / Agnieszka

Ambassador Profile – Agnieszka Wieczorek, Wrocław University, Poland.

The Rise of Ready-Made Meals: Convenience at a Cost?

The story of ready-made meals dates back to the 1950s with the launch of TV dinners, which offered a revolution in convenience.

Zululand Conservation Trust Online Auction

The first in a series of annual online auctions by the Zululand Conservation Trust: All fundraising goes towards the Zululand Conservation Trust, an NPO passionately preserving, protecting and nurturing the land and its wonderful wildlife for future generations. 

University Representative / Mehran

University Representative Profile – Mehran Sajjad, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Rise of Family Memorial Trusts: A Boon or a Burden to the Charity Sector?

In recent years, the charity sector has witnessed a surge in family-founded trusts and foundations, often set up in memory of lost loved ones. These foundations are typically born from deeply personal causes, focusing on areas that affected the deceased, such as illness, mental health, or social injustices.

University Representative / Natalie

University Representative Profile – Natalie Ma, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Re-evaluating High Salaries in Charities: Breaking Free from Archaic Thinking

Part 2: There has long been a pervasive belief that high salaries in charities are inherently a problem. Many donors and supporters still cling to the outdated idea that charity workers, in order to be virtuous, should also be underpaid.