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To grow the present factory and add to this by developing
further Kelp Pleks (kelp spelt backwards) A system of kelp
collection and kelp horn production has been developed. We would
like to build on this and, as demand for the
product grows, establish further factories (kelp pleks) in
places where there is kelp available and there are willing workers.
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To create as many jobs as possible and create a structure
through which individuals can drive themselves and become
entrepreneurs.
To grow the present collecting, production and marketing team to
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To use the process to educate workers, scolars and students
about marine conservation and environmental matters.
The horn
designs :
Designs using wildlife subjects encourage an appreciation and interest in
wildlife. A number of endangered wildlife horns have been
produced. At present we are attracting attention to the plight
of sharks and have produced a range of endangered Cape frogs.
The neck tag can also include educational information about the
wildlife used in the designs.
In the factory and
when collecting kelp :
Painters learn about the wildlife as they work.
We
discourage waste and teach the value of recycling and reuse.
When collecting kelp at the coast employees learn about marine
wildlife and the kelp forests.
Education
Trips -
We would like to run
Educational trips
to the sea shore for staff, scolars, and students.
Develop a masters programme -
We would like to develop a masters programme that supports a marine
biologist who in tern will support us with our education
programme.
The KELP-vuvu
neck tag
The Kelp-vuvu neck tag was designed to carry the message of
KELP. In this way we aim to enlighten people to think about the
instrument in their hands and to remember that it is more than
just a noise maker. Kelp-vuvu’s are made with a MISSION.
Remember to have fun,
be accountable to the environment and when we seek, opportunity
is everywhere.
KELP gives value to something that for most is
just beach litter.
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To use the kelp
collection process to provide on site observers to monitor the
coast and clear beach litter. The collection of kelp on the beaches is an
opportunity for Marine and coastal
management to gain on-site observers to report on poaching activities
and to help clean up litter along the coast.
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Outlets -
We plan to Link up with craft groups in Cape Town and export kelp-vuvus through existing African craft channels.
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Music and fun - Further ideas include developing a range
of other instruments eg Didgeridoos, Rain sticks and Birambaus
and to create a kelp horn band using instruments made from
recycled materials eg marimbas, drums, jembes and oil tin
guitars.
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Social responsibility -
We will lead workshops that focus on community building
through personal growth. Trained facilitators from the Mankind
Project (MKP) and Boys To Men (B2M) Mentoring Programme will use
the Kelp Forest analogy and the raw kelp to inspire insights
into the basics of human development and society.
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