IYX Africa

14/08/2026

Our journey doesn't begin when the first lesson is taught.

It begins with the land beneath our feet. 🌿

It begins in a place that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, reconnect and remember.

For the IYX Africa Native Child of the World Exchange Camp and Trainers of Trainers Programme, that place is Phakalane Retreat.

Nestled in the Hout Bay mountains, Phakalane is a sanctuary for rest, wellness and renewal - a space where nature invites reflection, meaningful connection and clarity.

For IYX Africa, there is something beautifully complementary about gathering here.

A place where rest creates the foundation for learning. Where wellness nurtures leadership. Where community is strengthened through shared experience.

Here, the forest becomes a classroom, conversations gather around the fire, and knowledge is shared from one generation to another.

We are honoured that Phakalane Retreat will be home to this next chapter and deeply grateful to their team for opening their hearts and this beautiful sanctuary to the IYX Africa family.

We also honour Cultural Survival, through the Keepers of the Earth Fund, whose support is helping make this gathering possible and creating space for Indigenous-led knowledge, leadership and community to continue growing.

Because work like this is never carried by one organisation alone.

It takes community. It takes partnership. It takes people willing to walk alongside one another.

Every meaningful journey begins with a place that welcomes you.

This is where ours begins.

Welcome to Phakalane Retreat 🌿

Over the coming weeks, we'll share more of the people, knowledge and stories shaping Trainers of Trainers 2026.

Walk the journey with us.

www.phakalaneretreat.com

05/08/2026

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From Southern Africa to the global stage. 🌍

We are proud to announce that IYX Africa Founder & CEO, Craige Beckett, has been invited to present at the XXII INQUA Congress 2027 in Lucknow, India which is one of the world's leading international gatherings for Quaternary research and Earth sciences.

His presentation, "Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Ecological Migration, and Climatic Adaptation: Insights from the Lived Experiences and Cultural Evolution of San Bushmen Clans of Southern Africa," will highlight how generations of Indigenous knowledge continue to provide valuable insights for climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and building more resilient communities.

This invitation is a powerful recognition of the importance of Indigenous voices in shaping global conversations around science, sustainability, and the future of our planet.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the organisers of INQUA 2027 for this opportunity and look forward to contributing Southern African Indigenous perspectives to this important international dialogue.

Learn more about the Congress: https://www.inquaindia2027.in/⁠

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30/07/2026

IYX Africa Fundraising Campaign: Protecting Women who depend on Nature

Some of the world's strongest women and girls carry far more than firewood.They carry the responsibility of feeding their families, preserving generations of Indigenous knowledge, and caring for the landscapes that sustain their communities. Yet for many, something as simple as preparing a meal requires hours of searching for fuel, exposing them to unnecessary hardship and danger.

At IYX Africa, we believe that a small change in the home can create a ripple effect throughout an entire community. A cleaner, more efficient cooking stove means more than just preparing food, it means more time with family, improved health, greater safety, restored dignity, and a lighter footprint on the environment.

If this is a future you would like to help build, we invite you to support our campaign. Every contribution, regardless of its size, helps us place practical, life-changing solutions into the hands of women who need them most.

Together, we can turn everyday cooking into an opportunity for health, hope, and resilience.

🔗 Support the campaign here: https://www.givengain.com/campaign/protecting-women-who-depend-on-nature

16/07/2026

IYX Africa Fundraising Campaign: Protecting Women who depend on Nature

Some of the world's strongest women and girls carry far more than firewood.They carry the responsibility of feeding their families, preserving generations of Indigenous knowledge, and caring for the landscapes that sustain their communities. Yet for many, something as simple as preparing a meal requires hours of searching for fuel, exposing them to unnecessary hardship and danger.

At IYX Africa, we believe that a small change in the home can create a ripple effect throughout an entire community. A cleaner, more efficient cooking stove means more than just preparing food—it means more time with family, improved health, greater safety, restored dignity, and a lighter footprint on the environment.

If this is a future you would like to help build, we invite you to support our campaign. Every contribution, regardless of its size, helps us place practical, life-changing solutions into the hands of women who need them most.

Together, we can turn everyday cooking into an opportunity for health, hope, and resilience.
🔗 Support the campaign here: https://www.givengain.com/campaign/protecting-women-who-depend-on-nature

Across many cultures, women have traditionally been responsible for gathering firewood and other forest resources essential for cooking, heating, ceremonies, traditional crafts, and household survival. Despite the importance of this role, it often exposes women and girls to considerable risks.These....

05/07/2026

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is gearing up for an amazing four months ahead. For more information and updates please join our whas up community group.

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14/06/2026

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What can one of the world's oldest living traditions teach us about...

30/05/2026

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23/05/2026

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This Spring, IYX Africa and our partners has put together a remarkable project line up to better youth and community leaders understanding of community and youth development for indigenous and none indigenous communities thats facing all climate change effects and other social isues.

The selections of canp participants we interviewed is from South Africa and Nambia. The following is part of their experience and lessons.

Week 1
The first week will focus on understanding the project’s purpose, values, and collective intentions. Participants will learn about the surrounding environment and about one another in
order to build a unified movement grounded in shared benefit and collaboration.

Activities will include:
• Biomass collection
• Seed and plant identification
• Ground preparation for future activities
• Introductory online public engagement sessions at the end of the week

2. Week 2
The second week will deepen engagement with agroecology, environmental studies, and natural
systems research.
Participants will:
• Explore real-world climate and food security challenges
• Learn to use online environmental tools and research instruments
• Visit communities adapting to climate change
• Study methods of cultural and ecological conservation
• Learn directly from elders about resilience, survival, and traditional ecological

Knowledge3. Week 3
The final training week will focus on policy, leadership, and organizational development.
Online sessions will become more interactive through one-on-one engagements and public
Q&A discussions.

The emphasis will be on:
• Grassroots capacity building
• Community development strategies
• Long-term sustainability planning
• Indigenous leadership in climate response

Urban Native Guide
Throughout the three-week program, participants will contribute to the
“Urban Native Guide,”
developed by Craige Q7 Beckett.

This guide is designed as a practical manual for emerging youth leaders and community
developers. It will be distributed primarily in PDF format, with limited printed copies in order to
reduce environmental impact and remain conscious of the project’s carbon footprint.

Please follow us on our social media:


www.nativechildoftheworld.org
First skin website soon coming.

For more information please contact
Craige Q7 Beckett
+27766423389

For our artist retreat as well we looking for serious indigenous artist collaborations.

Our as well please contact Q7 Beckett
T&cs apply.

14/05/2026

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Later this year sets out for a second time walking in Western Cape. Last time we walked for the Okavango Delta in Fracking drama. This year we walk for climate solutions and global awareness that we need peace.

The walk will have a radio journolist and blogger with us for that will stream live conversations while hiking for close to 100km to our campsite on a beautiful farm. Our topics will cover climate change solutions and also unity and peace talks. We will also at the camp site have online guest speakers and open conference call for public to join in discussions.



For more information please contact Q7 Beckett on WA +27766423389

Thank you.

13/05/2026

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First Skin Gallery

Ecology
of
Distant relatives
Through Art Forms.

coming soon.


In the coming days we will share more for artist and Gallaries to enquire please contact Craige Q7 Beckett ceo of IYX Africa and founder of First Skin Gallery, 076 642 3389 or [email protected]

Thank you