In Europe

Heritage Village Foundation Ltd was set up by Namibian native Werner Pfeifer who has worked with the Ju/’hoansi for 40 years and who established the successful Living Museum villages. Werner splits his year between Germany, where he teaches Stone Age skills, and Namibia where he acts as a tour guide. Werner liaises with the Ju/’hoansi people to ensure that they determine their own future.

Monica ‘Mo’ Wilde acts as a Director and Company Secretary for the foundation. Based in Scotland, Mo grew up in East Africa where her grandfather worked in soil and forestry conservation and advocated for the management of land by the indigenous people. Mo lived in Djamta!’ae for a month in 2024 and is passionate about the continued support for these incredible people.

In Namibia

!Amace Na!aisi of Di//xao#oha village, is headman, blacksmith and craftsman. Di//xao#oha is yet to be built but the land is assigned and a well is on the way.

/Ui Kxunta of Djamta!’ae village, is headman and a certified master tracker. Djamta!’ae is home to around 60 villagers now, both adults and children.