In fund-raising communities, A Day for Africa not only provides people with a way to contribute towards an urgent cause, it also builds community. By participating in the program, previously unacquainted individuals find themselves surrounded by like-minded community members and are able to develop fruitful relationships in the process. Here is what one program participant had to say:
“What I want to say primarily is that we had such a great time with our volunteers. They were easy to get along with, friendly and earnest. It was all in all a day of people helping people, many hands making a difficult task easier. My husband put on a great lunch for everyone and the warm feeling of community will stay with us a long time.” – Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada
In fund-receiving communities, the results of A Day for Africa are much more tangible. By delivering our funds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, grassroots level projects in Sub-Saharan Africa’s worst affected countries receive the support needed to effectively address the epidemic. Here are some examples of what can be accomplished:
“What I want to say primarily is that we had such a great time with our volunteers. They were easy to get along with, friendly and earnest. It was all in all a day of people helping people, many hands making a difficult task easier. My husband put on a great lunch for everyone and the warm feeling of community will stay with us a long time.” – Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada
In fund-receiving communities, the results of A Day for Africa are much more tangible. By delivering our funds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, grassroots level projects in Sub-Saharan Africa’s worst affected countries receive the support needed to effectively address the epidemic. Here are some examples of what can be accomplished:
• In Swaziland, $2000 builds a community garden, including: a reservoir for watering and the tools, seeds, and chemicals needed for the garden. The women who tend the garden will feed their families nutritious food and sell their remaining crops. Their earnings will go to school fees so the orphan children in their care can attend school*.
• In South Africa, $352 will fund a sewing workshop for grandmothers, including: the sewing machine, the lessons and supplies/materials needed for a year. The income generated will mean a granny can feed orphans in her care who can then focus on school instead of hunger*.
• In Zambia, for $140 a vulnerable girl will attend school and live in an empowering and positive environment for a year. When she graduates with vocational training, business start-up skills, or an undergraduate certification, she will have the capacity and self-esteem to build a future for herself*.
To get involved with A Day for Africa in your community,
click on Get Involved.
*Examples of African projects courtesy of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
• In South Africa, $352 will fund a sewing workshop for grandmothers, including: the sewing machine, the lessons and supplies/materials needed for a year. The income generated will mean a granny can feed orphans in her care who can then focus on school instead of hunger*.
• In Zambia, for $140 a vulnerable girl will attend school and live in an empowering and positive environment for a year. When she graduates with vocational training, business start-up skills, or an undergraduate certification, she will have the capacity and self-esteem to build a future for herself*.
To get involved with A Day for Africa in your community,
click on Get Involved.
*Examples of African projects courtesy of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
"The project is inspired, and it does wonderful things to make people aware." - Stephen Lewis, UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa (2001-2006)
website created by www.freshlysqueezd.com