African Aids Foundation display

African Aids Foundation update

Have spent the last few months reviewong documents and trying to get my head around the AAF funding in South Africa. Went to AGM on 22 November 2008 and was astounded to see the numbers there for the supporters function. They have over 600 people who are classified as supporters who raise or give money which explains how they have such a large income.

I also started trying to look at how previous support has been expended. To this end phoned South Africa Sunday night and had a long discussion with Monika from Philakahtle. I was a bit surprised after talking to her about what is needed. Things are not as they seem and this has sharpened my focus on what I should be doing in South Africa next year. Also spoke to Phum and she sounds just like she did the night we had her at our place for dinner.

It is 38 work days till my arrival in South Africa (but who is counting).

Africa Bound

Spent today planning the trip to SA and discussed wth a board member of AAF some of the priorities for what is needed before I go as far as helping out with the tax deductible application

Africa Bound

For some time I have been contemplating taking some time off work to do some voluntary work to recharge my batteries. I could take leave and do what many do to go and travel.
However I have always found travel focussed on viewing sights rather boring compared to learning about the culture and people.
My last holiday to Vietnam with my daughter was a memorable experience where we saw what many tourists do not see behind the organised tours and facade of what purports for tourism shows. We saw how villagers lived in modern Vietnam and how their society is changing.