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finished calendar. This is then sent to supporters in South Africa and the USA to be compiled and printed in high quality, before being returned to Zambia to be sold. The young artists are rewarded with prizes and safari trips to view the area’s prolific wildlife.

Apart from the aesthetic appeal of a beautiful finished product, the calendar aims to fulfil other important roles… the sale of the calendar raises funds which are then used to help the local schools to buy much needed educational materials.

'...help to reinforce the recognition of South Luangwa as the world’s first International Sustainable Wildlife Park'

By involving the children in the production of the calendar, it raises their awareness of the many community and conservation issues that affect their daily lives. They are the next generation who will be responsible for ensuring that the Luangwa Valley, which is their unique home, will continue to thrive, with fields such as education, health, agriculture, employment, tourism and wildlife conservation being key areas to consider.

It is hoped that, in turn, this awareness extends to the Valley’s many tourist visitors and that, in a small way, it will help to reinforce the recognition of South Luangwa as the world’s first International Sustainable Wildlife Park.

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