About Project Extreme

At Project Extreme, we believe in the transformative power of education, cultural understanding, and dedicated conservation efforts. Our core purpose is to foster sustainable growth and empowerment within the !Xun and Khwe Communities, an ancient and resilient people of Southern Africa.

Our Vision is to uplift the !Xun and Khwe Community through the unique integration of international missionary training. We aim to create a synergy where traditional knowledge meets global understanding, leading to holistic community development and individual flourishing.

Our Mission is multi-faceted and deeply rooted in both ecological stewardship and cultural preservation:

Empowering Conservation Leaders: We are committed to yielding qualified San Game Rangers who will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our precious ecosystems. These rangers will be equipped to uphold the missions and visions of their conservation areas, becoming guardians of the natural world.

Community Upliftment: Beyond conservation, we strive to yield San males who are empowered to uplift other community members and contribute positively to the unique lifestyle of the community in Platfontein. We believe in nurturing leadership from within.

Bridging Cultures Through Understanding: Project Extreme provides an invaluable opportunity for foreign missionary students to delve into the rich history of conservation and related issues in Southern Africa. They will gain insight into the practices of international conservation bodies worldwide, fostering a global perspective on environmental challenges.

Honoring Indigenous Heritage: A crucial aspect of our mission is to enable foreign missionary students to understand and appreciate the San people in Southern Africa as the oldest indigenous people of Africa. This deep cultural immersion fosters respect, empathy, and a profound appreciation for their ancient heritage and wisdom. Project Extreme is more than just a program; it's a commitment to a future where indigenous communities thrive, natural environments are protected, and understanding bridges cultures across the globe.

VISION

To uplift the !Xun and Khwe Community with the help of integrated international missionary training.

MISSION

To yield a qualified San Game Ranger that will be able to assist in the maintenance of the ecosystem’s integrity in line with the missions and visions of their conservation area.

To yield a San male that will be able to help to uplift other community members and to contribute to the lifestyle of the community in Platfontein.

To enable the foreign missionary student to understand the history of conservation and related issues in Southern Africa and International Conservation Bodies actively practicing conservation across the world.

To enable the foreign missionary student to understand the San people in Southern Africa as the oldest indigenous people of Africa.

International

Student Program

Target Market: International Christian gap year students And/or proposed missionaries. ( 18–25 years old).

Objective: Objective: Deliver world-class field guiding and conservation training to equip students with practical experience for in-field missionary work

Core Focus Areas:

Filed Ranger Certification (or equivalent)

Wilderness Survival & Navigation

Hospitality & Lodge Operations

Animal Behaviour & Wildlife Ecology

Survival Skills

Cross-Cultural Leadership with San Bushmen Elders.

First Aid Response

!Xun and Khwe

Empowerment Program

Target: 200 San men over 5 years

Objective: Empower and professionally qualify San individuals to lead sustainable lives and careers

Core Focus Areas:

Life Skills & Leadership Development

Livestock Shepherd Training

Hospitality & Lodge Operations

Field Ranger Qualification

Personal Purpose & Growth Coaching

Training Modules Include:

Basic bushcraft & wilderness survival

Communication & teamwork

Livestock management techniques

Introduction to ecology and conservation

Community leadership & mentorship development

Outreach Program

GAME RANGING COURSE

June to September

February to May

October to December

ADDITIONAL COURSES

These courses can only be attended if the game ranging course has been completed

ANTI-POACHING

February to May

GAME RANGING

October to December

Hosted by

The School of the Conqueror

The School of the Conqueror is a

non-profit organisation (Reg no.

2017/084416/08) founded by

Watchmen Missionary.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Deliver world-class field guiding and conservation training while providing

cross-cultural experiences and missionary outreach opportunities.

EMPOWERING

SAN COMMUNITIES

EQUIPPING GLOBAL

CONSERVATIONISTS