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Community Food Growing Project Pioneers Exciting Duplicable Nutrition Model

At Dreamcatcher we underpin our project activities by conducting research to identify inhibitors impacting quality of life in communities. Community engagement pre – and particularly post-Covid pandemic identified that the lack of access to nutritious food remains a challenge.

Access to fresh nutritious food improves infant, child and maternal health, develops stronger immune systems and lowers the risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and

September 30, 2023

‘Beads on One String Around the World’ Film ‘Goes Truly Local’ in South African Communities

Earlier this year we were blessed to host Dennis Warner and his talented band who were touring South Africa giving performances as volunteers as part of the STEPi (Squaring the Education Pyramid Institute) literacy and cognitive development programme which Dreamcatcher is managing in South Africa. Dreamcatcher facilitated all travel arrangements from Johannesburg to Gqeberha (PLZ) and their stay at Addo National Park. We coordinated travel

August 20, 2023

A Cultural Awakening for the DC Kids

The Dreamcatcher Kids aka ‘DC Kids’ recently enjoyed a local excursion to the Stilbaai Tourism Bureau and Blombos Archaeology Museum to learn more about their rich cultural heritage. All the learners from Melkhoutfontein Primary School – were amazed how innovative and creative their ancestors were! They were fascinated by the collection of shells, cave paintings and artefacts and they were captivated by the ancient Milkwood

April 20, 2023

DC Kids Connect at First Hand with their Cultural Heritage and the Wildlife of South Africa

During the past few months we had the pleasure of facilitating educational trips for the Dreamcatcher Kids aka ‘DC Kids’ to visit the world-renowned archaeological site, ‘Point of Human Origins’ in Mossel Bay, famous for its early evidence for modern human behaviour.

After lunch which included a BIG milkshake, they visited the amazing Botlierskop Game Reserve which plays an important role in conserving many rare

April 14, 2023

Dennis Warner and Band at Melkhoutfontein Primary School

Dreamcatcher Welcomes American Folk Singer and Band Promoting Literacy and Positive Behaviour Engaging with South African Youth

This month we were blessed to host the amazing American musician Dennis Warner, his talented band of Dan and Pat, and their wonderful support crew of Tammy and Pam. They were touring South Africa to enjoy the many beautiful, diverse sites and engage with our vibrant cultures. As part of their tour, they gave performances as volunteers as part of the STEPi (Squaring the Education

March 31, 2023

Wasteland – Graced Land – Integrated Community Tourism Development Model features in new Handbook on Niche Tourism

We are elated and honoured to feature in a chapter as a best practice case study and tourism experience in a prestigious new handbook dedicated to niche tourism. Chapter 32 in the Handbook tells the Dreamcatcher story of focusing on sustainable, responsible tourism development and practise. The only chapter featuring tourism in South Africa, was selected for inclusion after extensive research by some of the

October 13, 2022

Dreamcatcher South Africa and University of Brighton Engage with Greater Stilbaai Communities to Find Solutions to Address Increasing Waste Challenges

Earlier this year Dreamcatcher and long-time collaborators from the University of Brighton were successful in a bid to the IGNITE programme funded by Research England, to co-design a community-led Action Plan to address the impacts of waste in the area facilitating the move to a circular economy. This was in response to the Stilbaai, Melkhoutfontein and Jongensfontein (SMJ) Community Waste Working Group commitment to spearhead

October 4, 2022

Anthea with tourism minister for Botswana

Dreamcatcher Founder Shares our Story with Socio-Economic Thought Leaders in Botswana

The Botswanan publication ‘Woman to Woman’ features and celebrates the impact that women have in socio-economic development. The November/December 2021 edition focused on women in travel, tourism and hospitality and we were elated that our founder, Anthea, was interviewed to share the Dreamcatcher South Africa integrated model addressing sustainability.

The positive response to the article led to Anthea’s invitation to the 8th SPAR-Woman To Woman

July 1, 2022

Dreamcatcher and University of Brighton (UK) Secure Funds to Develop an Action Plan to Address Local Waste Challenges Impacting Public Health and the Environment

At Dreamcatcher we have been lobbying for improved waste management for over a decade. Our activities are documented on our website including timeline of work to date and the Made in Melkhoutfontein programme where enterprises were provided with the skills and resources to make crafts from waste materials.

A key part of our work has been engaging with the wider community.

May 1, 2022