The Traditional Tapper Development Programme (TDP) is one of the strategic focus areas of The Cape Aloe Movement and aims to contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of the traditional commercial tappers. The establishment of the tapper capability as a formal trade, for which individuals get formal recognition, will increase their standing in the community, allow for preferential rates when trading their sap/lump, and work toward restoring a pride amongst the tappers, and the communities in which they live.
The cultivation of vibrant, sustainable tapper communities, where they can apply their trade of traditional commercial aloe tapping with pride and dignity is crucial to the success of the marketing message of The Cape Aloe Movement and the Cape Aloe Mark. This aspect of the aloe industry in the Western Cape is a very strong differentiator in the international market, so it is crucial that it is developed it to its full potential.
NQF qualifications (To be developed…)
Anita
October 30, 2015 at 12:42 pmAs we are aware some of the tappers do not read or write. Henriette and Ken would be able to put forward an initial realistic educational development programme where the tapper could attend to register and receive their id membership cards confirming that they understand the Aloe Movement and given basic training verbally or written. What is it that you envisage the Tapper should gain from this program. I am in possession of a training manual which belongs to them and I believe they are the only ones experienced enough to comment on how this should be presented to DEA.
admin
October 30, 2015 at 2:17 pmA long-term objective of the movement is to contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of the tapper communities. This should include the establishment of the tapper activity as a formal trade for which individuals will get formal recognition. This will increase their standing in the community, allow for preferential rates when trading their sap/lump, and work toward restoring a pride amongst the tappers, and the communities they live, for the trade.
The cultivation of vibrant, sustainable tapper communities, where they can apply their trade of traditional commercial aloe tapping with pride and dignity is CRUCIAL to the success of the marketing message of The Cape Aloe Movement and the Cape Aloe Mark. This aspect of the aloe industry in the Western Cape is a VERY strong differentiator in the international market, so it is crucial that we develop it to is full potential.