In 2007, we had a great opportunity to work in Malawi to provide technical services to the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre. When you have a chance to get away from the surroundings of your natural environment and work in Malawi, in the heart of the Rift Valley, surrounded by nature… it really strikes a chord.
There’s no denying it – riding on the back ledge of a pick-up truck knowing that you’ll be spending the working day building safe environments for rescued monkeys, chopping up 15 kilos of fruit for feeding time, and constructing education centres does feel more fulfilling that a day in front of the computer! Don’t get me wrong, we enjoy our work, but there’s something special about the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre. Each day the centre evolves and provides more compelling anecdotes and heart-warming tales, all courtesy of the fantastic work of the staff, and in no small part due to the charismatic residents of the wildlife centre – which includes monkeys and baboons… even a hyena and a leopard!
We were so touched by our experience out there that we gave our time and resources for free and further supported the centre by sponsoring a vervet monkey by the name of ‘Bump’. You can read all about Bump and the other residents of the wildlife centre at the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre website.
Over the last 18 months, the wildlife centre has received fantastic exposure to the public through input from Born Free and Kellogs. We’re great supporters of fantastic projects such as this one, and strongly encourage anyone to play a part in any way they can. Here are some of the ways you could get involved:
Over the coming year, we’re hoping to get involved in the project with further support and events, and would greatly appreciate your support of the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre.
