FOCUS FORWARD INITIATIVE
A CNP Safaris Initiative Supporting Friends of Photography Botswana
Give your old camera gear a second life.
Do you have a camera or lens sitting on a shelf gathering dust? Maybe an older DSLR, a lens you no longer use, or smaller memory cards that don’t fit your current setup? Through Focus Forward, your old gear can inspire a new generation of photographers in Botswana.
At CNP Safaris, we have always believed deeply in the power of conservation and education — and in this initiative, the two come beautifully together. By supporting this cause, we’re not only helping young people gain a creative skill that can shape their future, but also nurturing a love and respect for the natural world. Having hosted photographic safaris in Botswana since 2009, we feel it’s time to give back to this remarkable country and its people who have given us so much inspiration.
To grow this cause, we welcome partnerships with organisations and individuals who share our commitment to empowering youth through photography and conservation.
“Empower the next generation to see their world differently. Start by passing your lens forward.”
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Focus Forward is a CNP Safaris charity project that supports Friends of Photography Botswana, a grassroots initiative run by local teacher and photographer Edwin Morolong. The program teaches Botswana’s youth how to capture wildlife and nature through photography — fostering creativity, curiosity, and conservation awareness.
The project’s workshops and photo excursions at the Maun Education Park have shown the power of photography to connect young people with their environment. Our goal is to provide these aspiring photographers with the tools they need to grow — starting with the cameras and lenses you no longer use.
Friends of Photography Botswana — a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to conservation storytelling and youth empowerment. Official documentation is available on request.
WHAT WE ACCEPT
We’re collecting working photography gear in reasonable condition:
Digital cameras (DSLR, mirrorless, or compact)
Lenses & teleconverters
Memory cards (any size or speed)
Camera bags, chargers, accessories
- and more
(Please note: we currently cannot accept broken or non-working items.)
HOW TO DONATE
Prepare your gear — make sure it’s in working order.
Contact us to arrange a drop-off or courier delivery (own cost) to our Pretoria head office.
Email: admin@cnpsafaris.com
Phone: +27 71 600 8394
Complete a short donor form — we’ll provide this when you drop off or online before you send your gear.
- Contact us for any other types of support or donations.
Stay connected — we’ll share updates and photos showing how your gear is helping young photographers thrive.
SHE FRAMES THE WILD
She Frames the Wild is a groundbreaking storytelling programme that empowers girls and women in Botswana to share their own perspectives on wildlife, culture, and conservation through photography.
Led by Friends of Photography Botswana, the initiative provides hands-on field training, mentorship, and creative guidance to help participants develop confidence, technical skills, and a powerful voice in conservation storytelling.
By placing women behind the lens, She Frames the Wild is shaping a new generation of photographers and environmental advocates whose stories inspire awareness, equality, and lasting change.
FRIENDS OF PHOTOGRAPHY CONSERVATION SOCIETY
EDWIN MOROLONG – Founder & Project Lead
Email: friendsofphotographybw@yahoo.com
Follow them on Social Media
Non-profit organisation registration number: CR13873 (Botswana)
Official documentation is available on request, email admin@cnpsafaris.com.
For verification or partnership enquiries, please contact Edwin.
PARTNERS AND COLLABORATORS
MANAGED BY CNP SAFARIS
CNP Safaris will handle all coordination, cleaning, and logistics with our partners in Botswana to ensure your donations reach the right hands. We’ll share the stories, smiles, and photographs your gear makes possible — right here on our site and social media. CNP Safaris will further support the initiative through online training and photography workshops.
Thank You! Your donation makes a real difference.
Every shutter click helps a young person focus forward — building confidence, curiosity, and conservation through photography.
Disclaimer:
CNP Safaris, as organiser of the Focus Forward initiative, will handle all donated equipment with care and to the best of our ability. However, CNP Safaris and its representatives cannot be held liable for any loss, damage, delay, or theft of donated items once received or while in transit, storage, or distribution. All donations are accepted on a goodwill basis and are provided “as is,” without warranty or guarantee of use or condition.
CNP Safaris is not responsible for the actions or omissions of any third parties involved in the collection, refurbishment, or delivery of donations, including courier services, transport providers, or partner organisations. By submitting this form, the donor acknowledges and accepts these terms.