DRAWING FOR SAFARI ADVENTURE AIMED AT IMPROVING EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICAN TOWNSHIP.
Threads Africa sponsors an Opportunity Drawing for a South African Vacation & Safari to raise awareness and funds for educational projects in Kayamandi, South Africa.
Irvine, California. August 1, 2011 - - Threads Africa is excited to announce an Opportunity Drawing for a 12-day trip to South Africa. The trip is part of the fund-raising efforts of Threads Africa, a non-profit organization that has helped establish a learning and computer center in the township of Kayamandi, South Africa.
The learning center conducts after-school tutoring and computer classes for the youth, and computer training classes for adults in the community. One Threads supporter expresses why she is committed to this fund-raising effort. “In Kayamandi there is often an abusive home environment, overcrowding of classrooms, poor teacher performance, and a significant lack of resources at the local public schools. Only about 14% of the black adults over 20 years old have a high school qualification. Threads Africa is committed to providing opportunities for the young people of Kayamandi to gain access to the foundational learning they need to succeed in school. Quality education is the key that unlocks their potential. It allows them to dream, then gives them the tools to accomplish those dreams. That potential, when given the chance to develop, can be the source of positive change in South Africa as a nation.”
The trip to South Africa includes a 3-night stay and safari for two at Thornybush Luxury Private Game Reserve & Lodge neighboring the world-renown Kruger Park. A tour of Johannesburg and the plush Cape wine lands is included. Highlighting the journey will be a guided tour to the Kuyasa Learning Center in Kayamandi, South Africa, to see first-hand the work being accomplished through Threads Africa’s team of volunteers and supporters. (See website for more details).
Tickets are on sale now through August 27, 2011 for a tax-deductable donation of $100 per ticket. Only 500 tickets are being made available, so purchasing tickets quickly is suggested. Tickets can be purchased online at www.threadssafari.wordpress.com. The drawing for the winning ticket will take place on August 27th, 2011, and winner need not be present to win. All funds raised will go directly towards the ongoing work that Threads Africa is doing to help the underserved youth in Kayamandi, South Africa.
About us: Threads Africa (www.threadsafrica.org) is a registered 501© (3) nonprofit dedicated to working with disadvantaged children, young adults, and families of Kayamandi Township in South Africa. Poverty, illiteracy, and high HIV/AIDS infection rates have had a significant impact on the youth of this poor township. Threads Africa is a group of U.S. volunteers who focus on creating opportunities within the community for access to quality education, job skills, physical security and safety, spiritual growth, and sustainable leadership development.
Dave Coen
Email: Dave@threadsafrica.org
Phone (714) 418-1703
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