I will be expecting a lot of them this evening at the JDI charity quiz evening at Cafe Roux in Noordhoek this evening.
The money raised will be shared between the Bulungula Incubator in the Transkei and Ferndale Primary in Ottery.
The Bulungula Incubator strives to be a catalyst for the creation of a vibrant and sustainable rural community. One of their focus areas is Education – the rehabilitation of their local Primary School as well as establishing an Early Learning Centre. The Primary School Building collapsed 3 years ago and the teachers hardly came to work – only 5 days taught in 2007. There was no food, furniture, books, toilets and the average attendance was only 40 percent.
In short it was and still is dysfunctional. JDI are striving to make it functional!
Ferndale Primary School in Ottery is much closer to home and far more functional but their hardworking, dedicated staff members could do with some recognition. Funds raised will go toward making the staff room a little more comfortable for staff on their much deserved breaks.
Education is, without doubt, the most important factor in influencing any nation’s future, but particularly this one. And teachers are, without doubt, the key to getting a decent education and are, without doubt, hopelessly underpaid for their important work.
JDI have worked on over 200 projects across South Africa, improving the lives and hopes of thousands of people and I’m very happy to be going along, quaffing expensive beer and (hopefully) winning some big prizes while supporting their excellent work.
I would invite you along, but I’m told that it was sold out over a month ago. Apologies and all that.
What a fabulous cause! I see JDI are attempting to spread a little further north of the border. If I don’t get persuaded to donate money to Children in Need (frankly, November seems to come around all too quickly these days!!), I’d love to send a tenner or two down your way.
Enjoy the wine, and win, win, win! 😀
.-= Helga Hansen´s last blog ..Last of the summer time =-.
Damn, please let me know if any more evenings like this pop up.
Sounds like my sort of thing and it’s in my neighbourhood too.
Wouldn’t be the first time I have supported something off your site too.
Good for you!
I remember when I started the Prince’s Trust way back when.
I enjoy charity work but Camilla would rather be around horses.
Speaking of Camilla, I saw her scribbling something in her diary yesterday – it looked like she was designing her regalia for her Coronation when mummy kicks the bucket. Stranger things have happened to one’s family…