Jenny has set a £5000 target which she is aiming to reach by giving up alcohol for a year, raising money for two small education organisations in South Africa: Izandla Zethemba in Cape Town and GAP in East London (a town in S.Africa) who both identify and train young people for further education or employment.
“The organisations are partners of NewDay United, a charity of which I’m a trustee. NewDay provides resources, audit and support for such small grassroots organisations.
South Africa has long held a special place in my heart. What’s happening there at present is particularly troubling, as reflected in the tumbling value of the currency. We can’t fix all the problems but we can help to unleash hope by equipping the next generation with the values and skills they need to make a positive change.”
New Day United was set up to support small grassroots organisations that have a big impact on the daily lives of people living in poverty in South Africa.
What they require is support to access funds to sustain their work, expertise to provide audit trails and connectivity with other organisations for support and shared learning.
This is already happening through:
- primary health services working at grassroots offering professional, confidential and affordable health care
- after – school educational centres to see young people raised up as champions
- scholarships for those who are future leaders and pioneers
- the development of entrepreneurial skills through mentoring and internships
“I’m incredibly grateful for your support because the naysayers have been out in force, “How will James cope on his 40th with a sober = boring wife?”, “people will give money anyway, you don’t need to do this” and “but you love your red wine”, were all common laments to kibosh this plan. Please prove them wrong and give generously. £1 = R23 at the moment, so your money goes a long way.”
Promising to keep us updated and even a picture her first drink in the new year and much more importantly, with information about the impact of your donation, you can support Jenny now and be part of the solution to “release fullness of life to the people of Africa” or visit the charity website and find more ways to get involved.
Written by Emma Barnett
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