The December, 2022 gathering of Network members at South Africa House, attended by 75 people, was another great event.
Neliswa Hare, Network Trustee and UK representative of the ACFS Community Education and Feeding Scheme shared the remarkable work of this charity, that does way more than feeding vulnerable children.
LIV’s was represented by Russ McLean and Sammy Hepper. They reminded us of the original vision and also the extent of the outstanding services – ever expanding and reaching to evolving crises – of this special organisation.
David Skoppek shared the work done by partner entities of the Bishop Simeon Trust in South Africa, focused on improving the poor education in government schools. The Trust has identified cutting-edge services to ensure that poverty is not a barrier to quality teaching for a lucky few children.
The Network launched its Certificates of Appreciation, which will be awarded annually. Recipients were Geoff Johnson – a committed global South African and founder of the Nedbank South African Charity Golf Day. Also, John Battersby, renowned South African journalist and former UK country representative for Brand South Africa. Both recipients’ passion for and ongoing voluntary support of non-profit initiatives doing great work for those in need, is legendary.
Kevin Chaplin, CEO of Amy Foundation and The Ubuntu Foundation in South Africa, inspired guests to live their best lives.
Carolyn Kamana fascinated the audience with a taster of the history of anti-apartheid support in the UK. Everyone is looking forward to the opening of the Anti-Apartheid Legacy: Centre for Memory and Learning.
Alan McKelvey generously shared invaluable ‘how to’ tips on a successful legacy programme. He ‘paid forward’ their learnings and explained that when Masicorp had wanted to implement a bequest initiative, he reached out to others and was provided with invaluable advice.
As ever, acclaimed South African photographer, Ronel van Zyl, captured the gathering with her camera. Thank you, Ronel!
