Carla launched an all women's expedition series in 2016 focused on human wildlife coexistence; women empowerment in rural communities; conservation education for youth, along with raising money for specific charities.
Carla brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that she shares. You will be inspired by her energy and obvious passion for Mamma Afrika. We learned so much from Carla, from the difficulties of raising an orphaned elephant (they can literally die of a broken heart) to elephants and bees, and the importance of leading with a sense of humor.
Both Part 1 and Part 2 are packed with information and inspiring stories. In Part 1 is mostly focused on the overlanding aspect, and the all women expeditions that Carla leads. While Part 2 goes more in depth on the conservation side. Regardless of your intent to overland in Africa, the stories and information Carla shares is an absolute must. Be sure to share both episodes with anyone whom they might inspire, or to join Carla in any of her expeditions, conservation or fundraising.
Website: www.blueskysociety.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com/blueskysociety
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlueSkySociety
Twitter: twitter.com/BlueSkySociety
YouTube: youtube.com/user/Blueskysociety1
Vehicle: “Dora” a 1997 Land Rover Defender tdi
Kitchen Setup:
Refrigerator: 45 Liter National Luna
Hygiene: Sunlight Soap, Washing Line, hand sanitizer and wet wipes
Conservation Notes
Daily Loss of Wildlife due to poaching (South Africa)
Blue Sky Society Trust has handed out over 50,000 wildlife education booklets during their overlanding trips.
Dr. Lucy King - bees and elephent control
African Parks - eco clubs and poaching control
Ecoexist - Dr. Anna Songhurst
REST - Maria Diekmann working on conservation efforts with Pangolins (the most trafficked animal in Africa)
Roxy Danckwerts - the first Elephant Nursery in Zimbabwe
Daphne Sheldrick of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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