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Coaching Conservation

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Coaching Conservation is a wildlife education program that uses sport and storytelling to foster empathy for nature. Through its “Learning from Wildlife” model, animals become mentors and role models. The program has inspired over 120,000 children across 124 schools to care for themselves, each other, and the environment around them. With roots in conservation storytelling, we helped Coaching Conservation build a brand that inspires action, connection, and long-term support.​​

Design Challenge
 
To create an educational program that is high-engaging and fun, easily comprehensive across a range of age groups and helps to build awareness for the Coaching Conservation brand. Design work includes web design and all learning, training and evaluation materials for kids, coaches and program trainees
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Our Work Included:

  • Brand strategy & positioning

  • Visual identity design

  • Educational materials & character development

  • Messaging and communication tools

  • Donor engagement assets

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Colorful illustrated vulture by Charles Bongers for Coaching Conservation’s wildlife series teaches kids how vultures keep ecosystems clean and balanced.
Illustrated rhino by Charles Bongers for Coaching Conservation’s “Rhino Rap” teaches kids how rhinos defend nature and why protecting them matters.
An African vultures designed & illustrated by Charles Bongers for Coaching Conservation, teaching kids about species roles, threats, and conservation.
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Illustrated leopard by Charles Bongers for Coaching Conservation’s “Tree Huggers” series teaches kids how leopards thrive in trees and why they matter.
Illustrated by Charles Bongers, this Coaching Conservation guide highlights the zebra—nature’s trailblazer—teaching kids about leadership and resilience.
Illustrated by Charles Bongers, this Coaching Conservation cover teaches kids about elephants—gentle giants who shape habitats and protect their herds.
Illustrated by Charles Bongers, this Coaching Conservation title spotlights African wild dogs, teaching kids teamwork, empathy, and the power of collaboration.
Illustrated by Charles Bongers, this Coaching Conservation guide introduces Africa’s diverse herbivores—each vital to ecosystem balance and biodiversity.
Illustrated by Charles Bongers, this Coaching Conservation book celebrates baboons—teaching kids problem-solving, communication, and the power of curiosity.
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Kids' Learning Books
 

"Learning from Wildlife" is a children’s environmental education series of books, designed and illustrated to inspire empathy and action. Featuring rhinos, wild dogs, vultures, elephants, and herd animals, it blends science and storytelling to teach conservation, teamwork, and care—empowering kids as future wildlife custodians.

Coach's guidebook designed and illustrated by Charles Bongers for Coaching Conservation. Features wild dogs to teach teamwork, empathy, and group success.
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Coach's Guidebook

The Coaches' Guidebook is designed to help coaches and facilitators blend conservation science with sports-based learning to teach children empathy, teamwork, and respect, empowering the next generation of environmental stewards through play and wildlife connection.

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Coach's Teaching Tools 

Each program has a full set of coaching materials to make the classes fun and informative.

Coaching Conservation trains unemployed youth as coaches, empowering them to teach kids about wildlife while creating jobs and supporting SDG goals.

Coach's training program
 
 

Coaching Conservation trains unemployed youth to become conservation coaches, using sport and storytelling to teach kids environmental values. The program supports SDG goals by creating a cycle of youth employment, nature education, and community upliftment—driving long-term conservation impact across Southern Africa. The project was designed and illustrated. 

Brand Style Guide
 
 

Coaching Conservation’s brand style guide outlines visual identity, colours, logos, and design elements that support its mission: inspiring kids who care. The CC style guide ensures consistency across educational tools, merchandise, and communications to help connect youth with nature through wildlife-based learning and conservation storytelling. 

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