Born in Africa Newsletter August 2019

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Born in Africa’s World


Congratulations, BIA–Gadget Factory
graduates!

It’s all over the news, we produce too much waste and lots of plastic and recyclables end up in our
oceans. Therefore, Born in Africa strives to equip their children with knowledge and skills to reduce
waste in the communities around Plettenberg Bay.

Educational coordinator Véronique Claes organised ‘The World Gadget Factory’ in the primary schools of
Kranshoek and The Crags, a programme that makes children aware of the different kinds of pollution around
the world, lets them think about ways to reduce waste within their home and community and then encourages
them to use waste items to make a cool gadget!
In addition, children of Born in Africa learned about electricity so they could integrate a light bulb or propeller
to their gadgets. Volunteer Liliane brought these cool electrical components all the way from Belgium earlier
this year! Children worked hard creating an airplane out of toilet rolls or a whole house out of cardboard, they
even made their own trophy from a plastic bottle!
To end off this fun programme and reward
everyone for their hard work, an exciting ‘show
and tell’ afternoon took place in both schools
after which everyone went home with a cool
prize, lots of new knowledge and skills and a
proud feeling! We are the ones that can make a
change for the future of our planet and as Born
in Africa’s slogan says: “Together we can make
a difference!”

Our mission is to develop well rounded, independent and successful young adults acting as role
models in their communities by providing educational and social support to school going children
and young adults from disadvantaged areas in Bitou, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.
Graduation time for our students!
Tertiary costs in South Africa are astronomically high and very few high school graduates can afford to study.
Born in Africa saw the huge need to assist our young people who deserve to further their studies towards their
dream career. The Born in Africa study bursary includes full payment of tuition, accommodation, meals, books,
stationary, the supply of a laptop and other miscellaneous items our students might need. Here, you can read the
success stories!

Firstly, I want to thank you for helping me with achieving my goals. As almost "Chef" I've learned that you should put
your career in the hands of the right people - I’m happy that I chose Born in Africa.

I've received the fabulous news that I will be doing my practical this
year in Paarl at the restaurant called Jewel. The head chef is one of the
best in South Africa and I’m excited to work under him. We start on the
1st August . I grew up in Kranshoek, just outside Plettenberg Bay. I
always knew that I was destined for bigger things because I always
believed in myself and then it happened. Once I graduated from
Wittedrift High School I was accepted to study at the prestigious NQTac
hospitality college in George. Looking back I must admit there were
many moments when I thought: “Wow, the workload is just huge!”, but
of course, I am not a person to ever give up and my hard work has paid
off! The slogan I live by says it all, “If I don't sow now, I won't be able to reap my fruits Evana Wiesie
in the future.” I've learned things that I didn't even knew existed but I'm one of the Culinary Arts
lucky children. I love the environment I'm in with all the lectures and fellow students I'm sur-
rounded with. I can’t thank my godparents and sponsors enough for traveling this incredible journey with me. I am so grateful!

Wise words from Shanice Davids: “Use your circumstances as your motivation, as a vision of what you do not want
to become or as a vision of what your life should not be.”

When I think about the Born in Africa programme the first word that comes to mind is support.
Born in Africa does not only provide me with financial support but is also a support system to me.
Born in Africa has amazing mentors who have given me guidance and support throughout the
years in all aspects of my life. I got accepted into the Born in Africa programme when I was in
Grade 3 (9 years old). Back then, teachers would nominate pupils from their class to be part of
the programme. I was one of the lucky ones to get nominated. Our main source of income is from
a social government grant. My father passed away when I was seven years old. My mother is
unemployed for the greatest part of the year. During the December holidays she works as a
domestic worker for families that are on vacation in Plettenberg Bay. The government grant is not
a lot so my mother also makes placemats and pillows for some additional income. We are five
that need to survive with this income: my mother, my three sisters and myself.
I am studying a Bachelor of Commerce and am currently completing my Honours in Management
Accounting. Last year I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Financial Accounting degree.
My first day on campus at Stellenbosch University was one of the best days of my life. I was one
step closer to my dream career. I am the first in my family to be at university and to me and my
family this was a major milestone. Once I graduate, I will start with my three year articles at an
accounting firm. This is mandatory in order to be an Accountant. After I complete my three year
articles and passed all five board exams I will be a Chartered Management Accountant!
Shanice
A few words of inspiration from me to the youth is to never use your disadvantageous
circumstances as an excuse to not reach your dreams. Thank you godparents and sponsors for Davids
all the support through the years. Apart from helping me to fulfil my dream you also helped take a Financial
lot of burden from my shoulders. I am forever grateful for everything that you have done for me. Accountant

The Born in Africa programme was the wind in in my sails, thrusting


me forward and I would still describe it as that wind. I became part of
the Born in Africa programme back in primary school, just a boy in
Grade 4.

My mother is a single parent and I have two siblings; a brother and a


sister. My mother is a domestic worker and works within the area. I am
currently doing a Diploma course in Business Management at Damelin
College in Port Elizabeth. To every sponsor and everyone that has sup-
ported me through the past years of studying, thank you very much for
investing in my future. I truly appreciate all the contributions and support.
Hadley Booysen
A few words of inspiration: “Try to surround yourself with people who want
Business to see you succeed”. The road to success is not for the faint hearted, thus
Management the most effective support structure is needed to back you up when your
spirit to succeed and stamina is running low”.
Struggles and success all over
W
When I think about the Born in Africa programme, I think about brighter futures, dreams coming true and the
beautiful gift of helping others evolve. I was in Grade 6 when I got accepted into the programme.
I remember my mentor Sarija asked for my report and all I could do was pray that it was
good enough for me to get in the programme and I did! Today I am in my final year of
my three year course in Hospitality Management and the rest is history. I've always
wanted to serve people in the best way that I can and it is an absolute pleasure to
create unforgettable moments with people from all walks of life. My first day on
campus was very awkward. Last year I was in Limpopo at the Thorny Bush Game
Reserve for six months and this year I will be going to Paarl working at the famous
Spice Route wine farm. To my sponsors & godparents, “I can never thank you enough
for all you've done for me. Thank you for believing in me, for sticking with me and for
making my dreams come true.” To the Born in Africa staff, “You guys rock!” I graduate
in February 2020 and my plan is to FIND A JOB! If things go well in Paarl this year, I
might stay and work there for a few years or I might go abroad and work on the ships Joslin Sam
and see the world. National Diploma
The sky is the limit! One of my favourite quotes says. "Never a failure, always a lesson." Hospitality
We never fail, we always learn! Sometimes we might stumble and fall but that doesn’t
Management
mean it's the end. Get back up and try again. Never give up on yourself, there's so
much more to life. Stay beautiful and blessed.

“The challenges you face now are empowering you to overcome the ones yet to come. So put God first, believe in
your capabilities and celebrate your victories - however small they may seem.” - wise words from Cameron Stuurman

In 2012 I started as my first year at Stellenbosch University, however, I did not meet the
minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Science - Human Life Science degree and
was given an opportunity to the extended degree program (EDP). During that year my
mom and I applied for numerous bursaries but all of them came back with an
“unsuccessful” response. At the time my father was unemployed and my mother was
the sole breadwinner. After I successfully completed my first year within EDP, my
results were used to apply to Born in Africa. Thankfully Born in Africa accepted my
application! I am currently in the process of completing a Master of Science in Human
Anatomy (forensic anthropology). My research is focussed on obtaining biological infor-
mation from unknown human skeletal remains with the aim of assisting with victim
identification. This is of great importance given the state of crime within South Africa. I Cameron Stuurman
successfully completed my BSc Human Life Science degree in 2015 and subsequently
went on to do a BSc (Honours) Human Anatomy degree which I completed in 2016. I
Forensic
want to thank Born in Africa for all contributions made, your financial and emotional Anthropologist
support continue to positively influence the paths of so many young lives. Thank you to
all my sponsors for graciously investing in my future. Also, a special thank you to those godparents who made
time to visit me over the years. I really appreciate all of you. I have recently been appointed as a Forensic
Anthropologist at South African Police Services (SAPS) victim identification centre. I plan to continue learning
and developing the necessary skills required for this position but I will also continue my Master of Science
degree and later focus on obtaining my PhD.

Sitting down for a discussion with Judy Mintoor interview style was such a
pleasure and this is what transpired from that conversation!
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the Born in
Africa programme? Dreams coming true; Born in Africa gives you the oppor-
tunity to make your dream come true. How did your Born in Africa
Karen position
Karen
commence? Mr Chalmers, my school principal, told me that the Grade 1 teach-
er needed an assistant and I should come for the interview. Upon Karen
the interview
he told me that Born in Africa was providing the money to pay for the assistant. I
was happy with that because I wasn’t working at that time. Who is your support
system? I have a huge support system; my close family, extended family mem-
Judy Mintoor bers, my colleagues at Wittedrift Primary and the whole staff of Born in Africa. I
Teacher am an independent mother of two adorable boys; Alvinio is now 10 years old and
Carlon 18 months old. What are you studying? I am studying a Bachelor of
Education - foundation phase in Teaching through UNISA. After completing my
degree, I will be able to teach Gr. R, 1, 2 and 3. I am doing distance learning which is quite challenging because you don’t have
a lecturer to help you. You must be disciplined and determined when you decide to do distant learning.
Do you have a message for your godparents / sponsors? A huge thank you to my godparents, sponsors and Born in Africa
– without all of you none of this would have been possible. The role you have played is too huge to describe in words and
words alone can never be enough to say how grateful I am. THANK YOU! Once I graduate I want to teach immediately.
Do you have a message for the youth out there? If you have a dream … don’t let go of that dream … keep on believing in it!
Go after what you believe in. Judy, its always a pleasure to meet with you and you are truly an inspiration to so many
around you! Thank you so much!
Educational activities
Typing classes Winter school
Computer skills are becoming an important asset when June marks the middle of the school year and the time
applying for college or a job. Born in Africa children for winter holidays in South Africa, so all hands on
have an advantage in this field thanks to our typing deck at Born in Africa to keep our children busy in a
classes! fun and educational way!
Growing up in the locations around Plettenberg Bay, it isn’t The Born in Africa educational centre was busy with an
common for children to have a laptop or computer at home average of 40 children attending several activities and
which means they don’t learn these skills at an early age. In classes daily over two weeks! Children learnt to crotchet,
The Crags and at the Born in Africa education centre in played mathematical games, practised their typing and
Kranshoek, our learners can now attend typing classes on reading skills and learned basketball tactics! Mentor Cath-
a weekly basis! Using an online programme where each erine organised a winter school in The Crags too, welcom-
child has their personal account, everyone runs through the ing high school students every morning for additional
course at their own pace and picks up where they ended maths classes and an intensive typing course.
the week before. Progress is being made slowly but surely!

Outings & Camps


Weekends and holidays means rest time for many but these are often the busiest of
times for our educational coordinator Veronique and volunteers as seven camps and
12 outings have taken place since January 2019!
Half way through the year and we are proud to say more than 200 children have been on a
Born in Africa camp already and more than 300 children from Grades 1 to 9 attended an
outing to the snake park! These activities are the foundation of our educational programme,
equipping the Born in Africa children with various life skills and general knowledge. Even
though these learning opportunities are just around the corner from where our children live,
they don’t get the chance to go out there and visit these interesting places. We are happy to
enrich our children's lives this way!

Outstanding achievements of 2019!


• A whopping total of 360 school uniforms were handed out in January 2019
• The Born in Africa assistant teachers Nadine Swemma, Judy Mintoor and Antoinette Jonckerman are doing an
outstanding job at their schools supporting the other teachers
• 34 Born in Africa children are part of the Adopt A Swimmer programme, 12 children are part of the Plett Surf devel-
opment team and 14 children are part of the Plett Surf Life Saving Club
• Born in Africa’s library in Kranshoek is running smoothly with over 80 children reading books!
• We have 43 students at Wittedrift High School and 36 Tertiary students who study through full Born in Africa
scholarships!
• Roxanne Davids and Lauren Campher, two of our Plett Secondary students, were invited to attend the Rotary
Adventure Camp in Cape Town during the winter school holidays
• Samantha Van Schalkwyck, Rayneesha Rass and Jaydrolene Morris, three of our Grade 12 learners attended the
‘Total Concept’ winter school in Port Elizabeth where they were granted the opportunity to explore the careers of
beauticians and hairdressers
• Usiphile Matikiti was selected as the first Xhosa Head girl in the history of Wittedrift High!
• BIA student Megan Van Tura represented the Western Cape Netball team for the interprovincial netball champs in
Johannesburg
• Esona Matshikiza and Asemahle Mfiki were selected for the Eden District netball team
• Born in Africa high school student Ellen Kleinsmidt is invited to take part in the International Life Saving Champi-
onships in Durban in September 2019. She will proudly wear the SA Springbok colours!
Volunteers making an impact
Hi, I’m Nicole Cat- Hey, my name is Olivier Dhoore but everyone here knows
teeuw, a Maths me as Ollie. I am 22 years old and am studying Business
teacher from Belgium. studies with a specialisation in Finance at Cass Business
It has been a lifelong School London. I am taking a gap year between my bache-
dream of mine to do lor and master’s degree. I love travelling but I’d be crazy
voluntary work abroad not to grasp the opportunity Born in Africa offers as this is
in a country where a totally different kind of adventure. I work both at The
children’s lives are Crags and Harkerville Primary School where I teach the
more challenging than children Afrikaans and Mathematics in Grade 3 during the
at home, in Belgium. mornings. Since my expertise lies within mathematics I try
When I had the time to help the older children with
and opportunity to do so I decided to put my teaching on this after school. The children’s
hold. A colleague of mine introduced me to Born in Africa smiling faces and appreciation
in South Africa. Working in a school environment here is are what makes it worthwhile
perfect for me! In the mornings I support the teachers of getting up early every single
Grade 3 and 7, helping the weaker students with morning. This eye-opening ex-
mathematics. Time just flies here and I’m absolutely loving perience is one never to be
it. It’s a big adventure, a life experience and I’m grateful to forgotten thanks to Born in Afri-
be taking part in this project! ca. Baie dankie!

Hi there, my name is Robbin Huijers and I already was a Hello! My name is Kristel
volunteer at BIA from September '18 till February '19! I Vandenschrieck. I’m from
couldn't stay away for too long, so here I am again! As Rijmenam, Belgium. When
soon as I had the opportunity to come back, I took it. And Born in Africa was founded
how good it feels to be back! Back with the awesome BIA in 2003 my parents became
team, at the schools and with the lovely kids! It's fascinat- godparents so I have
ing to see how BIA is improving constantly, even in the known Born in Africa for a
short time I was gone, a long time already! This year
lot has changed. There I had the opportunity to
are computer classes in work as a volunteer togeth-
more schools now, black- er with my friend Nicole. It’s
boards have been put up an amazing feeling to know that everybody at Born in Afri-
and class rooms are ca works towards the same goal - to give the children bet-
nicely equipped with edu- ter chances and opportunities in life. Because I'm a mathe-
cational materials. I feel matics teacher by profession I love to help the children
extremely proud to be part here with their 'syferkunde' (algebra). The smile on their
of this amazing project! faces, makes it all worth while! Working for Born in Africa
doesn't really feel like working.

We keep dreaming in Africa!


The “Dream in Africa” project was founded in 2013 and ever since we have made two dreams come true every month!
This has only been made possible thanks to the ongoing support of Jane and Alan Bradley, visitors from ‘De Blauwe Vogel’
and independent donors or godparents. You have all put smiles on so many children’s faces! Below you can find a sum-
mary of all dreams that have come true in 2019 thanks to these amazing people!

January: Hockey shoes May: Dolls and baking sets


January: Adventure Land with 19 children May: Skate boards and roller blades
February: Quad biking with 6 children June: Swimming Pools
February: Beds and bedding June: Shopping vouchers and stationery
March: Akho & sister visit to the beach July: Kayaking dream
March: Soccer balls and toys July: House for one of the children
April: Garden tools and tents August: Photoshoot
April: Hair and nail polish sets To be continued!
Mentor: experienced and trusted advisor
Dictation is fun! Meet our mentor Sarija
Empowering our children is so important and we do this Our mentor Sarija Bewee has been working with Born
continuously by hosting fun competitions. Learning while in Africa since 2007 and we visited her to gain some
having fun is how we describe our Dictation competition. insight as to what drives her.

Our primary school learners are given words to learn, firstly What motivates you to work with our Born in Africa
taught how to spell them, the meaning thereof, then how to use children? My passion for children, to bring change in their
them in a sentence which needs to be grammatically correct and lives and to give them hope in dark circumstances
include the proper punctuation rules. All our Grade 2 to 7 That sounds wonderful! Where was that drive born? I
learners study the words during their group sessions in grew up in a community where alcohol abuse and domes-
preparation for the competition where we will bring all the tic violence were an everyday occurrence. Experiencing
children together who qualify for the next round where a fun this first hand in my own home inspired me to study psy-
event will see just how much they have progressed. Prizes for chology to understand myself and why these terrible
all as everyone always works hard and sharing the afternoon things happen
with all your Born in Africa friends is such a rewarding way to Everyday you still work with these issues which must
end off the day. We are super excited! be hard, so what is it that keeps you going?
My belief in the goodness of others and my faith in God is
what keeps me going, otherwise I would not make it
Have you noticed
positive improvements?
Absolutely, over the
years, I have seen many
children graduate and
children who I lend an ear
to have turned their lives
around. You can’t help
everyone but if you help
one child, you have made
such a difference!

Thank you Sarija!

Happy birthday to you!


September December
3 Cloete Ragne 21 Alexander Yulynne 1 Williams Requelmey
6 Damons Ferlynn 22 Kretschmann Roxanne 2 Matolo Imange
9 Modise Keabetswe / Lizelle 24 Hendrickse Grace 5 Brink Shavon
9 Martins Jay-Lee 25 Louw Geraldine 6 Grootboom Nathan
13 Commins Dadrian & Stuurman Sandy 27 Olifant Kaylan & Koeries Denzel 7 Salman Nadine
13 Songongo Anesipho 27 Majavie Danell 10 Philander Shaffick
14 Madolo Obuhle 28 Stuurman Cameron 11 Makonie Conrad
14 Simoki / Vusani Lorna 30 Smith Kay-Lynn 11 Schoeman Qurran
16 Smith Clyde-John 31 Korkee Bridgette 11 Kleinsmidt Cally
19 Terblanche Tatum 12 Beukes Jaylin
20 Bernardo Quinique November 13 Mintoor Miekylia
27 Mkhubeni Ibenathi 1 Seedat Cheinique 13 Barnard Ruben
29 Cloete Denrisha 2 Booysen Jodien & Malgas Julio 13 Davids Sensimelia
30 Ruiters Raynisha 2 Samuels Francoisnique 13 Jacobs Fabian
30 Makhale-Sotho Bokomosa 2 Whaites Michaela 14 Welcome Azica
3 Kamfer Yulicha & Blou / Sam Amber 14 Kamm / Christians Suraida
October 4 Stuurman Chloe 15 Brand Lunisha
1 Stuurman Taylin & Philander Kihara 5 Matikiti Usiphile (Queeny) 19 Janklaas Tasmeen
4 Toll Caylon 5 Kriga Kelsey 21 Arendse Keerah
5 Plaatjies Keisha 6 Pikanie Melissa 22 Ruiters Aaliyah
6 Janklaas Jaylin & Wiesie Phoebe 8 Booysen Hadley & Smith Andazell 24 Louw Leante
7 Farao Kiyara 9 Majavie Nazli 24 Makhado Giovani
8 Mapondo Jo-Ann 11 Barnard Jade 25 Martin Onica
9 Krige Relishia & Modi Siyolise 11 Kriel Wane 26 Cassel Darone
9 Abasalie Keshia & Van Tura Megan 12 Andrews Mikyle 27 Jansen Esaubellah
10 Kampher Craig 13 Williams Roheesha 28 Roman Shaydian
10 Groeners Jaydolene 16 Roman Tyron 28 Le Fleur Charlotte
10 Attwood Taylia & Preissex Bronico 18 Jordaan Jaydrolene 31 Salie Caron
11 Maganie Tess-Lee & Harker Devon 19 Simmers / Arendse Ternechia
12 Wiesie / Le Fleur Evana 20 Williams Hashim
16 Van Wyk Courtney & Gigi Zanda 22 Booysen Jonica
16 May Kayleigh 25 Kleinsmidt Robert
20 Demas Tamryn 30 Windvogel Robin
21 Beukes Jamee- Lee
Thank you!
You make everything possible!
It is with great sorrow that we learnt of the passing of Mr Bouwer in Nicole Catteeuw, current volunteer, is not only passionate about teaching but can identify
May. This former principal of Wittedrift High School and continuous everyone’s needs as well as the needs of our organisation. Thanks to her fundraising and kind
supporter of all activities for the youth of Plettenberg Bay leaves a big heart we have received cupboards for several classrooms, a chalk board, calculators and
hole in our community. We will miss this amazing man with a big heart stationery and some children even saw their dreams come true thanks to this amazing woman.
forever. Thank you for all your support, wisdom, acceptance, hopeful- Thank you for making a difference and contributing to our mission in such a valuable way.
ness and trust.
Thanks to the Vrije basisschool Voorzienigheid School in SLW
CIB Oost- Vlaanderen and feXpro, thank you for the sporty contribution to our Sport and and their fundraising during Lent. We received an amazing donation
Culture centre to be in Kranshoek! Your amical soccer event contributed a great deal to the toward our Born in Africa study bursary fund. Thank you. We and
future of our children! our students appreciate it immensely!
Bon in Africa is grateful for all support received so far from St John’s International School in In remembrance of their daughter, Karen, who would have turned 40 this year, Andy and
Waterloo towards our Sport and Culture centre. We are excited to welcome their group of Ellen Moons gave an amazing donation to their godchild. What a lovely gesture. Thank you!
students and teachers in February 2020 who will volunteer with us for one week. Thank you
for everything! Hilde De Baets, congratulations with yet another successful edition of the flea market in aid of
Born in Africa and thank you for your continuous support! Together with the help of many
Thank you Zonta Ghent 1 for the marvellous donation toward four of volunteers, Jaak and Christine a lot of funding was raised for the Born in Africa study bursary
our tertiary students! Remi and Lieve were honoured to be invited and fund. Thank you all so much!
receive the amazing cheque from you.
Thank you Jane and Alan Bradley for organising a splendid golf day in aid
We'd like to thank 'De Triangel' Montessori School in The Netherlands for their support! of the ‘Dream in Africa’ project! Thanks to you many more children will see
Under professional guidance of Chantal van Summeren, Born in Africa chairman in The their dreams become reality. How special!
Netherlands, they organised an African inspired market to finish off a series of African weeks
with a bang! Students sold their craftwork and danced to raise funds for some of Born in Thank you Lions Club Lokeren and Charles Verheyen for the sponsoring
Africa's needs; reading and homework books, sport and recreational equipment. Thank you of reading books for our library in the Born in Africa education centre in
for your ongoing trust and donations! Kranshoek.
Mona Ots and all children, family and friends of Kring 2000 thank you for the Earlier this year we received a very kind donation of a group of visitors from Belgium who
amazing donation we received once again this year! Thanks to you we can visited The Crags Primary School and got to know Born in Africa better that way. Thank you
provide more children with computer and typing classes in The Crags and Jean Van Der Donk and all other visitors!
Kranshoek! You are all super stars!
Born in Africa Meetjesland, congratulations on another
successful edition of your annual fundraiser for Born in
On 25, 26 and 27 October an art sale for Born in Africa will take place in the buildings on Africa! We really appreciate everything you do and your
STIXN in Herent, Belgium. Thank you, Jo Roels for supporting us in such a cool way! support for our Sports and Culture centre in Kranshoek!
Mario and Brigitte, thank you for the wonderful donations
The school “Zonnebloem Sint -Jan- Berchmansinstituut”, Nicole Catteeuw and Nick & you have obtained through an anonymous donor for the
Penny from the UK made it possible for Born in Africa to start up computer classes in The medical needs of our children!
Crags again by sponsoring laptops. Thanks to UK supporters of Born in Africa and congrats
on a successful golf day once again. Thank you all for the support! A heartfelt thank you goes out to the family Van Roey – Wuyts for spoiling our children with a
cool basketball hoop, balls and scooters. They are having so much fun with them!
Thanks Rotary Brussel Coudenberg for the support towards the Born in Africa study
bursary fund! Thank you, Computers for Africa, Xorbtec and Lynda Le Roux for the donation of
computers for our typing and computer classes.
Together with Soroptimisten Ghent Scaldilys, supporters of our tertiary students, we say no
to violence and stand up for women’s rights! Thank you for your ongoing support! Thank you to the golf club of Oudenaarde for your annual support! This years’ donation will
be well invested in our Sports and Culture centre in Kranshoek!

WHERE DOES THE NAME BORN IN AFRICA ORIGINATE FROM?


As you all know our organisation was officially founded in 2003. Isabelle saw
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE FOOD DONATIONS: the need of a durable project in the different communities and was over the
Woolworths, KwikSpar, Nguni and Le Fournil. moon when Fred and Sonja Arijs, who live in Plett, were keen to help to
start up our SA NGO. Fred came up with the name and their son Steven
Sergeant helped with the launch of our first website. Big thanks Fred, Sonja
Thank you for the monthly donations: and Serge for all your support!
J. and M. Van Den Eynde-Lemmens, L. De Smet, Verheecke G. and C., T. and J. Bogaert-
Verlinden, H. De Schouwer, M. Van Damme, M. Moers- Scheepmans, G. and S. Vandermal-
iere, L. Van Der Linden, H. Vermeersch, E. Vyncke, R. Flamand, Y. Vandenabeele, Hol- Put Born in Africa in your will or donate through a duo legacy.
landers, J. and W. Wechuys, L. Danielle, L. Bostyn, H. Meersseman, N. Hallegraeff, G. Even when you are no longer here, you can still make a difference to the educati-
Lenaerts-Van Opstal, Familiepraktijk Goossens-Maes, M. Asselberghs, P. Hendriks, I. on of a Born in Africa child. If Born in Africa is close to your heart, you can put us
Bracke, A. Lemmens
in your will. That way you can give Born in Africa a little push in the back even
when you have passed on. Supporting Born in Africa and making your heirs profit
Thank you corporates for the is also possible, through a duo legacy. The duo legacy is a legal way through
tertiary study funds!
which your heirs can receive more than through a regular inheritance and you can
support a good cause at the same time. When you donate through a duo legacy,
Born in Africa will take all of the inheritance taxes on their account. Both Born in
Africa, as an accepted organisation, and your heirs will profit from this! To get a
better idea of your own situation, please do not hesitate to contact your own solici-
MABO MiM VZW Inktco bvba tor or Jaak Leenknegt at Born in Africa (jaak.leenknegt@gmail.com).

Thank you for your donations: Kleijsen-Verhoeye; L. & N. Darcis-Catteeuw, Van Laeken-Roggeman, Inktco BVBA, M. Wijnant, Lions Club lokeren, Aktimmo VZW, Van
Roey-Wuyts, Rotary Club Brussel, F. Kennes, Van Oudenhove-Brisaert, Accent Construct NV, Van Den Goor-Geens, M. & C. Lefever-Vranckx, Van Leemputten-De
Baets, Bia-Meetjesland, M.Lampaert en G.Haeck, Moerman Torre Technieken BVBA, Corin BVBA, D. Dooms, H. Van Kerckvoorde-De Langhe, Arcelormittal Belgium, J.
De Smet, G. Haeck, A. De Latter, C. Van Den Bulcke, C. Verheyen, St Johns Waterloo, De Maagd P. BVBA, B. Verschaeve, M. & B. Lampaert-De Smedt, Mr. Pat Keary,
The Galway Golf Society
Our stars in Norway, UK & The Netherlands
Born in Africa Norway
Born in Africa Norway is engaging with godparents and arranging golf tournaments. We are also
trying to get sponsorships from local businesses.

The Norwegian market for small organisations is not great, as organisations like The Red Cross
and other well known players are dominating the market. We have been working in Norway for
about 10 years; the first seven years in a small place called Gjerdrum before moving to a town called Hønefoss three years
ago. Here we are now spending most of our time working to inform locals about Born in Africa and the work among children
and young students on their way to an education and a good future. The leader of the organisation in Norway is Toralf
Nordbotten. Toralf is also a board member in Born in Africa in Plettenberg Bay and is running Born in Africa Norway as a one
man operation. Contact me on toralfn@online.no to get in touch!

UK supporters of Born in Africa


Born in Africa The Netherlands
UK Supporters of Born in Africa was formed Hi! I’m Chantal van Summeren, director
as a UK registered charity (reg. number of Born in Africa The Netherlands and
1169743) in 2016 after Nick and Penny have been involved with Born in Africa
Brooks had been increasingly involved in
for over 16 years. In The Netherlands
activities with Born in Africa including the
creation of an enterprise programme in our main focus is to raise funds for small
2014 for Born in Africa students, the delivery of a shorter version scale projects of Born in Africa. We organise events at
of the enterprise programme on multiple occasions during their schools and businesses, recruit new possible godparents
regular visits to Plett, teaching of various ‘preparation for work’ and look for committed donors for the Born in Africa study
programmes and arts and craft sessions for the younger pupils. bursary fund. Donations are also eligible for a fiscal dis-
In addition, Nick and Penny regularly undertake clothes collec- count which means that contributions that are transferred
tions from Penny’s school in England and along with their fellow into the Belgian Born in Africa account immediately can
UK charity Trustees, Steve Hirst and Ian Cooke, attract addition- qualify for a deduction at the end of the tax year in The
al UK based godparents to the charity and run fundraising Netherlands. For more information contact
events in the UK to support specific Born in Africa programmes. chantal@borninafrica.org

Donor info is a public foundation specialising in the financial transparency of charities


established in Belgium. It is the first independent website that publishes high quality, objective
and verified information about the activities and resources of charity organisations. Born in
Africa is registered with Donor info and you can thus make a donation in full confidence.

Service clubs, companies, schools, seniors clubs and others interested: If you would like to organize something for Born in
Africa, contact Georges De Smul or Remi De Backer. They will be more than happy to visit you and give an informative talk!
Sign up for our newsletter on our website if you don’t receive them via e-mail yet; www.borninafrica.org and subscribe!

This newsletter was compiled by Emma Irvine, Nadine Mampaey, Veronique


Claes, Belinda Coram & Isabelle De Smul–Brink

Would you like to get involved?


Contact people in Belgium Contact people between Contact person in Contact person in
Belgium and South Africa South Africa Norway
Arlette & Georges De Smul Toralf Nordbotten
Lieve & Remi De Backer Isabelle De Smul–Brink
R. Dalechamplaan 4 toralfn@online.no
remi.de.backer@telenet.be P.O. Box 1674
1200 Brussels, Belgium
Cell: +32 (0) 47 528 3873 Plettenberg Bay 6600 Germany
georges.de.smul@gmail.com
South Africa Dr. Reinhard Schydlo
Tel: +27 (0) 44 533 6271 rschydlo@aol.com
Cell: +27 (0) 82 857 2345 The Netherlands
isabelle@borninafrica.org Chantal Van Summeren
Tel: +32 (0) 27 706 916 United Kingdom chantal@borninafrica.org
Cell: +32 (0) 49 612 236 Nick & Penny Brooks Corporate fundraiser
nickandpenny@borninafrica.org Jaak Leenknegt
Donations are always welcome! jaak.leenknegt@gmail.com
In Belgium: Iban nr. BE 25 8845 03500182 Have a look at our Facebook page: Born in Africa
ING Bank, BIC-code: HBKABE22 & our website: www.borninafrica.org
In South Africa: First National Bank, Plettenberg Bay Tax exemption in Belgium (from €40) & in South Africa!
62044941533, branch code: 210514 ANBI status in The Netherlands

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