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| TITLE: | The Gumboots Foundation UK Party - 18 Sep 2008 | DATE POSTED: | 3 September 2008 |
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Please join us on Thursday 18th September for The Gumboots Foundation UK Party. We're celebrating our recent charity registration!
Tickets to be bought in advance on http://www.justgiving.com/gumbootslaunchevent
Please pass on to anyone who may be interested.
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support.
Please see invite for details:
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| TITLE: | Visiting Thandaza - May 2008 | DATE POSTED: | 14 July 2008 |
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Visiting Thandaza is always a little difficult, as there are so many people, so many children crammed into a small space that it is virtually impossible to single him out for special attention. It also just doesn’t really seem fair, as there are literally kids everywhere - all of them very cute, and all of them in need of a little attention.
Thandaza (whose parents passed away from HIV), his brother and older sister live with their aunt. These are not the only children living with her – she has three kids of her own, and Thandaza’s sister has two children, as does the aunt’s boyfriend who also lives there. The 10 (or more of them) all live in a room which is literally 2m x 3m.
I undertook this visit to take the family food and see if they were happy with the mattresses and blankets we had bought for the children. As there is very little space, the kids sleep on the concrete floor in the little spaza shop next door – so it made sense to buy mattresses and some blankets to help them fight off the winter cold.
When we arrived Thandaza was busy washing in a plastic tub behind the door – and unsurprisingly, he was quite sheepish initially at having all these visitors arriving while he wasn’t properly dressed. However, despite his reticence his aunt was extremely grateful for the food. The little shop her boyfriend runs doesn’t making a lot of money because food prices keep rising. So they survive on her grants (a few hundred rand a month) and food parcels.
Even though the space they all have to live in is tiny, it is surprisingly ordered. She showed us where she keeps the mattresses (piled up on the bed during the day) and the blankets. She can’t stop telling us how happy she is about the mattresses and blankets and how she would like to write a letter of thanks.
The reality is harsh – she tells us how Thandaza’s sister, who is just 18, already has two children and no means to supporting them as she has no education. She asks Sheena (my friend who teaches at the local nursery school) to talk to her about sterilization as she doesn’t know how they could possibly support any more children. She is also worried because Thandaza has another older sister who has run away, and no-one knows where she is or what she is up to.
While it is difficult to make a significant difference to their circumstances (as the space is just so small for so many of them) the food that we take to them really does help. We have also said we will try and help the aunt to secure the government’s orphans grant she is entitled to, which is about R700per month (and will make a difference).
I’d also like to take Thandaza and his brother on some outings in the coming months so they get a little bit of special attention and experience life outside their current surroundings.
To view more photos click here
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| TITLE: | Soweto Gospel Choir - Sat 31 May 2008 | DATE POSTED: | 5 May 2008 |
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Gumbooting, Drumming, Dancing, Auction
Support the Gumboots Foundation at a fundraising evening featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir.
The proceeds will go to Lerotong Pre-School, Alex.
| Venue: | The Dance Factory, Newtown, SA |
| Date: | Saturday, 31 May 2008 |
| Time: | 6:30pm for 7pm |
| Cost: | R120/Ticket, Snacks provided, drinks on sale |
Please see invite for details:
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RSVP: Adrienne 0824921748 lightfoot@wbs.co.za OR Claire 0741108320 CFawbert@transunion.co.za
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| TITLE: | Gumboots Invites you to a Drum Workshop - Sat 14 October | DATE POSTED: | 30 September 2006 |
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BEAT PARTY! - Drumming up support
Gumboots together with www.drumjam.co.uk invites you to be part of the rhythm of Africa at our drum workshop.
We are very excited to launch our new project in Alex, SA - Sigiya Zonke (Dance Together) – join us on Oct 14th and we’ll tell you more...
| Venue: | GJ’s Bar and Restaurant |
| Address: | 62 High Street, Colliers Wood, SW19 2JF |
| Closest Tube: | Colliers Wood, Northern line |
| Date: | Saturday 14 October 2006 |
| Drum Workshop: | starts at 6pm, followed by drinks |
| Cost: | £7 |
Please see invite for details:
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MUST RSVP: kerryp@gumboots.org.za - places limited!
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| TITLE: | Spring Gathering - Make a difference (SA) | DATE POSTED: | 14 September 2005 |
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Find out who we are and what our projects are achieving. And see how you can make a difference to the future of South Africa.
Please see invite for details:
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RSVP with Jenny: jenny@jacana.co.za
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| TITLE: | Adzido Dance Company (UK) | DATE POSTED: | 25 March 2005 |
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All those who attended the Gumboots UK launch last year January are sure to remember the fantastic & exciting performance given by the Adzido Dance Company.
Be sure not to miss their next performances from Tuesday 29th March to Saturday 2nd April at the Robin Howard Dance Theatre in London.
Adzido will present SILK, by young South African choreographer Greg Maqoma who is fast gaining a major international reputation.
Please see flyer for performance details (warning - there is sound on this!)
http://www.adzido.co.uk/eflyer/adzido.htm
Box Office 020 7387 0031 or book online www.theplace.org.uk
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| TITLE: | Dancing for Gumboots (UK) | DATE POSTED: | 28 February 2005 |
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Genesis Dance Theatre will present 'A Journey in Dance' on Friday 11th & Saturday 12th March in Chiswick, West London.
South African choreographers Gabriela Rosa and Isabel Lesto aim to demonstrate that dance forms like people, can learn from each other and grow. The show will explore African, contemporary and flamenco dance.
Genesis Dance Theatre will be donating 50p from every ticket sold to the Gumboots Foundation. The majority of the dancers are South African, now established in London, and we wish to lend them as much support as we can.
Please see Flyer (63Kb), for performance times & ticket prices.
Telephone: 0208 852 3440 or 07986 351062 to book.
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| TITLE: | Creative Christmas Party and Fundraiser (UK) | DATE POSTED: | 2 November 2004 |
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 On Saturday the 4th December 2004 the Gumboots Foundation (UK) will be holding a Creative Christmas Party and Fundraiser. The event will start at 7pm and will be held at a Ceramics Café in Muswell Hill, London. No Artistic skills or experience necessary! Ability to have fun is a must!
Funds raised will go towards giving the Gumboots Projects back in South Africa either their own painting party or Christmas party. The event is sponsored by Art 4 Fun…Colour Me Mine.
Tickets are £30 per person, which includes item to paint, dinner and 2 drinks (hot or cold). Bring your own wine. Tickets are limited so book early! Email vivienh@gumboots.org.za to book. Download the Christmas Party invite here (82.2Kb).
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| TITLE: | Visit our Gumboots stand at the Viva South Africa Festival - weekend of
21/22 August! | DATE POSTED: | 20 August 2004 |
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This year Gumboots has been selected as one of the exhibitors for the Viva
South Africa Festival in London on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August! You can
find us next to the Oxo Tower Wharf on the South Bank on both days between
2pm and 7pm. Closest tubes are Waterloo or Blackfriars.
The festival promises to be not only informative (you can bring your friends
to our stand and introduce them to us!), but also greatly entertaining.
To celebrate 10 years of our Rainbow Nation, there will be jazz from Julian
Bahula's Jabula music with the legendary South African drummer and
bandleader making his first appearance for six years. There's music and
dancing from Igagu, Zulu performers from Soweto and many more surprise
guests. There are workshop activities for children and plenty of South
African crafts, South African food, wine and beer to enjoy. Viva South
Africa!
For more information, you can visit www.coinstreetfestival.org
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| TITLE: | Gumboots Show | DATE POSTED: | 19 May 2004 |
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GUMBOOTS is an electrifying 90 minutes of pure entertainment that you will love! Twelve of South Africa's finest performers explode onto the stage in an exhilarating extravaganza of dance, song and the infectious energy of African rhythm.
Bare chested, sexy and supremely talented these singers, actors, dancers and musicians leave their audiences inspired and in awe by their unique dance routines, boundless energy and sheer physicality. Hand clapping, toe tapping and definitely boot slapping, GUMBOOTS excites, entertains and enthrals in a unique theatrical celebration of life.
With original and contemporary songs and dancing like you've never seen before, GUMBOOTS injects the rich harmonies embodying the spirit of Africa into a dynamic show which captivates the hearts and emotions of every audience.
GUMBOOTS is based on the South African tradition of Gumboot Dancing. In the nineteenth century, South Africa's mine workers were forbidden to speak during the long days underground. Instead, the workers communicated with each other through movement and the rhythmic slapping of their Wellington boots. Over the next hundred years a new language of dance was born.
Upbeat and contemporary, GUMBOOTS is a refreshing new work from an international creative team. Director Zenzi Mbuli and Designer Nigel Triffitt (of Tap Dogs fame) have created a visual and musical feast of sheer delight.
Taken from:
GUMBOOTS SHOW website
For more info go to www.gumbootsworldtour.com
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| TITLE: | Gumboots UK Launch Review | DATE POSTED: | March 2004 |
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On the 31st of January 2004 The Gumboots Foundation held their UK Launch at South African House in London. Guests were treated to excellent South African arts and entertainment including dance, music and photography. Central to the launch was the introduction of our projects and the work being done in South Africa - each project was allocated a stand where volunteers were available to answer questions and assist those wanting to get involved.
Hosting our event at such a magnificent venue would not have been possible without the valued support of the SA High Commission, and we were extremely proud to have Mr Sisa Ncwana in attendance on the night. We'd also like to thank all our sponsors (link to sponsor page on website) and our guests for making the evening such a great success, and look forward to harnessing the energies and building relationships with donors old and new.
View Picture Gallery from the Launch
Posted by:
Lisa Morgan
Gumboots UK Co-ordinator
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| TITLE: | Paul from Tlholego is coming out from SA | DATE POSTED: | March 2004 |
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Paul from Tlholego is coming out from SA to give a presentation on Thursday 18 March. You are all invited! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the project and its underlying philosophy.
Date: Thursday 18 March
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm (or beyond if you would like to move on to a pub afterwards!)
Venue: South African High Commission, South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London WC2 N5DP (Please use the side entrance and make your way to the Reading Room)
Closest tube: Charing Cross
What will it be about? Paul will give an overview of how sustainable development is being approached in the SA context, how Tlholego is supporting and guiding regional and national education, economic empowerment and initiatives in rural areas around the issues of economic future sustainability.
Please RSVP by the end of this week (Friday 12 March). If you would like to invite others to come along, please do! (Just make sure that you email me your names so that they will be permitted to enter SA House) lisa.morgan@gumboots.fsbusiness.co.uk.
See you there!
Posted by:
Lisa Morgan
Gumboots UK Co-ordinator
Read more on this project, click here. |
| TITLE: | KZN Community Gardening Project is taken on board | DATE POSTED: | February 2004 |
| | Situated in the heart of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, the KZN Community Gardening project aims to ensure nutritious produce for every home in an area where up to 80% of the populations is unemployed and HIV/Aids is rife.
Working in cooperation with several local and government organisations, community-selected individuals and teachers will be trained in the deep-trench system of gardening using compost and kraal manure - in other words, organic farming principles. The project will enable school pupils, as well as community men and woman to become self-sufficient from their own vegetable gardens. It will also facilitate the trade and purchase of other essential goods through the sale of surplus produce.
Read more on this project, click here. |
| TITLE: | Official launch date 31st of January 2004 | DATE POSTED: | January 2004 |
| | On the 31st of January 2004 the Gumboots Foundation (UK) will be holding it's official launch in the dramatic surroundings of South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London. The embassy opens its doors at 4pm to an array of African colour, arts, photography, music and culture. The launch is open to anyone with an interest in South Africa and her future and provides an opportunity for guests to better understand the vision and philosophy of the Gumboots Foundation. It will also provide you with a chance to mix with the individuals involved and learn more about the exciting community based projects, which the Gumboots Foundation is presently supporting in South Africa. Tickets are priced at £15 a head, which includes drinks and snacks. Join us for a unique African Experience…
Download the Gumboots Launch Invite and send it to your friends |
| TITLE: | Gumboots Foundation Christmas Celebration - Johannesburg, November 2003 | DATE POSTED: | January 2004 |
| | The Gumboots Foundation Christmas Celebration was held in Johannesburg in November 2003. It was attended by most of the Gumboots SA team, representatives from the projects as well some of Gumboot's many friends.
Keeping in line with the precedent of previous Gumboots parties, it was a wonderful, multicultural evening, with the ladies from Leratong crèche twirling around the dance floor in their bright African prints, and teaching many of us a move or two! The evening gave everyone a chance to meet those involved in Gumboots they hadn't met, celebrate Gumboot's progress in the past year and look to the exciting developments that lie in the year to come.
By the end if the evening, as guests slowly left in the balmy summer air, the Christmas tree was engulfed by a mound of gifts that everyone had gathered and wrapped for their chosen Gumboot's projects.
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| TITLE: | Gumboots launch January 2004 | DATE POSTED: | August 2003 |
| | The Gumboots Foundation continues to gather momentum. We hope to be fully operational end of September, but will only be launching Gumboots in the UK and SA early next year. Check this space to stay involved in the development of this exciting initiative. |
| TITLE: | Tlholego Development Project is taken on board | DATE POSTED: | August 2003 |
| | The Tlholego Development Project is part of a Community Eco-Village in Rustenburg. The Gumboots funds will be put into the Tlholego Organic Herb Business where women from the community grow luxury herbal products from high-quality, organically grown and hand-processed herbs.
The focus of the Tlholego Organic Herbs business is to train and empower community women to grow organic herbs, produce added value products and manage businesses. This economic opportunity will allow community women to become self-reliant whilst generating revenue that will fund future education and community projects at Tlholego.
Read more on this project, click here. |
| TITLE: | First Funds distributed to Leratong Pre-school - Alexandra | DATE POSTED: | June 2003 |
| | As of the 30th of June 2003 the Gumboots Foundation distributed R5329.00 to Leratong Community Pre-school in Alexandra. This is the first project that Gumboots has supported. A BIG thank you to the supporters in the UK and SA for their generosity. R3379.00 was used to purchase little mattresses that the children could sleep on during the afternoon naps! R1950.00 has been used to pay the school fees of children from families who cannot afford to pay.
Read more on this project, click here. |
| TITLE: | Paballo Ya Batho joins our projects portfolio | DATE POSTED: | May 2003 |
| | Paballo Ya Batho - Caring for the people and homeless of central Johannesburg has been recently added as the 2nd project Gumboots will immediately support. Paballo provides a space through which people from all over Africa and from the diverse backgrounds of Johannesburg can interact with homeless people of the city in a way that provides both with an opportunity for growth and change on a personal level. Paballo also counsels the homeless, and provides them with access to support.
Read more on this project, click here. |
| TITLE: | J. Walter Thomson takes Gumboots on as a Pro-Bona Client | DATE POSTED: | December 2002 |
| | J Walter Thompson (JWT), one of the top 5 advertising agencies in South Africa, has taken Gumboots on as a pro bono client. They thus place their significant skills and experience behind this initiative. |
| TITLE: | The Gumboots begin to Beat | DATE POSTED: | November 2002 |
| | The Gumboots Foundation, with the operation of this website, begins its first few months of operation. This is a phase of growth as we get up onto our feet. This is also a time of really exciting and meaningful involvement for you as the supporter. Projects are being identified, and more and more supporters in the UK and SA are getting involved. Have a read through all that we offer, and if you are interested become involved through our team in the UK or in SA. Gumboots is bringing people together from across the nation and the world. Our full launch will take place in London, United Kingdom, in January and the South African launch will take place in Johannesburg in April.
Everyone involved with Gumboots is dancing to a different tune - join us! |
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