About Us
History
There is scientific evidence to suggest that an asteroid slammed into Earth 65 million years ago. It wiped out the dinosaurs and created the fifth mass extinction of life on Earth. There is also scientific evidence to suggest that Humans are having the same effect as that asteroid, causing the SIXTH EXTINCTION (Towards Gondwana Alive, Vol I, John Anderson ed., 1999 & 2001 - Contact us to order a copy).
The Gondwana Alive (GA) scientifically driven outreach project was initiated in 1998 to help stem the SIXTH EXTINCTION of life on Earth, through awareness raising and education. It derives its name from the southern land mass (Gondwana) that broke up millions of years ago into the southern hemisphere continents we know today. It is an apt name given that most of the remaining natural bio (life) diversity on Earth is found in the southern hemisphere.
Organization
In 2010, in response to continued detrioration of our biodiversity and natural environment, GA has shifted its focus from awareness to action. Today, GA is a non-profit, Section 21 Company (No. 200900544008) that strives to build a network of like-minded people doing what they can at home, at work or in community, to restore biodiversity and improve lives. In addition GA implements strategic projects that will help us learn and improve efforts to restore biodiversity and improve lives.
Our Team
Directors and their portfolios: Alex Anderson (Chairperson, Business), Dr John Anderson (Founder, Science), Dr Tracey Phillips (CEO, Sustainable Development), Mr Craig Guthrie (Legal), Mrs Jenny Anderson (Home Management), Mrs Marijke Anderson (Education) and Mr Richard Cock (Arts & Culture).
Executive: Dr Tracey Phillips (CEO), Alex Anderson, John Anderson, Craig Guthrie.
Accounting: Hilary Frost (Bookkeeping), Nwanda Incorporated (Accountant & Auditor)
Members: The network of like-minded individuals that we are striving to build and support, contribute to our collective mission through their own actions.
Project partners: We work in partnership with local organizations to implement projects, employing & training disadvantaged stewards to assist.