Big Beyond Foundation & Big Beyond

operated from 2010-2016. acquired by african impact (south africa based company 2014) and big beyond foundation projects phased out 2016. the philosophy of big beyond was to contribute to the development of conservation area communities in remote africa (uganda, ethiopia & malawi) and build upon existing skills and resources, beyond handouts. a holistic approach was taken to integrate tourism, development and conservation of these areas including a range of innovative grassroots initiatives across business, conservation, health, culture, education and research. immersed in marginalised villages selected as beneficiaries (informed by extensive field research listening and discussing goals, challenges and ideas of local people) a permanent local team coordinated ongoing initiatives liaising with local communities, protected area management and the public sector. a sustainable funding source and its hr capacity was supplemented by linking the ngo to opportunities identified in the