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WHO

Peter and Mandy Shrimpton

Peter and Mandy have been social entrepreneurs in South Africa for over 17 years. Their goal is create sustainable solutions to social problems.

WHAT

We’re going to build the largest labyrinth in the world made from Spekboom trees to remind people to be mindful of their carbon footprint. Our goal is to establish a global tourist destination that serves as a living monument to environmental preservation on our planet.

Our campaign message: Be mindful of your carbon footprint

Why a Labyrinth?

A labyrinth is a pattern of pathways that weave in a circle around a central point. You walk through the pathways to get to the center. A labyrinth is not a maze. There is only one way in and one way out, so you don’t need to think about where you’re going. Labyrinths are powerful landmarks that intrigue and fascinate people from all walks of life throughout the world. They’ve got ancient roots. They’re found on Greek pottery, on Spanish petroglyphs, rock carvings, and on the floors of medieval cathedrals in Europe. Today, there is a global revival of labyrinths and tourists flock to see and experience them. Labyrinths promote contemplation, meditation, introspection and mindfulness.

Why Spekboom?

It is a succulent tree native to South Africa which reaches between 2m and 5m tall & live to be 200 years old. The are 10 times more effective at reducing carbon than tropical rainforest trees

1 mature Spekboom can remove 8.5kg of CO² per year. They can survive frost, fire, and drought.

They are very easy to propagate. We have 160 000 Spekboom trees which we grew through our Wonder Plant project. At Wonder Plant: We established a network of micro-tree nurseries in townships and empowered previously disadvantaged people to earn sustainable livelihoods

by growing Spekboom trees for us to supply our projects and customers. We have 5 young treepreneurs who have been lovingly tending their 25 000 trees each which we will purchase from them to build the labyrinth and giving them.

WHY

Every time you drive your car or use electricity you produce carbon emissions that are harmful to the planet and people. South Africa alone releases over 500 million tonnes of poisonous CO2 into the atmosphere each year. Unless we do something to reduce our carbon emissions, humanity will soon destroy itself through climate change.

WISHLIST

There are a few ways to get involved: We need volunteers to help us plant trees (video of volunteers in Wetransfer.), and supporters to sponsor lanes in the Great Labyrinth. Companies and individuals can purchase naming rights for metres of hedging and enjoy full brand recognition on site, and in our social media.

Funds will be employed to help us purchase the land, plant the trees, sustain the project team and drive the marketing engine for worldwide media coverage.

BRONZE RIGHTS (500 available)

10m = R5,000

100m = R50,000

SILVER RIGHTS (50 available)

GOLD RIGHTS (10 available)

500m = R250,000

PLATINUM RIGHTS (3 available)

1000m = R500,000

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The Great Labyrinth Of Africa – a project of The Heart Charitable Investment Trust

The Great Labyrinth Of Africa – a project of The Heart Charitable Investment Trust

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