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JUNE 2017
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GOLDER TRUST FOR ORPHANS NEWSLETTER
STORYOF THE
MONTH The Samp Mill at Kwasizabantu Schulzendal currently employs two people and the local community bring their home grown maize (corn) to grind it into mielie meal, which is the staple food of the local community. ‘Mielie’ is the Afrikaans word for corn.
Using the Samp Mill is a cost effective way for the subsistence farmers and locals to process their maize into mielie meal (and more reasonable than purchasing from supermarkets). Samp Mill revenues go towards funding the crèche and basic needs of the mission i.e. food for the children and workers.
Recently, the project felt that the Samp Mill could better serve the community and increase profitability to support the mission if they relocated it to be closer to the road for better access. They are in the process of moving the Mill now.
Kwasizabantu Schulzendal Malelane: Samp Mill Move
GOLDER TRUST FOR ORPHANS
Golder Trust Internal News:
Golder Trust for Orphans Board of Trustees - New Chairperson Elected
This year marks the end of the Golder Trust for Orphans Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairmanship for Nico Bezuidenhout. Nico has done an outstanding job leading the Trust for the past six years as Chairperson (and 10 years as a Trustee). Nico has played a leading role in the development of the Golder Trust and his valuable input has shaped our legacy. Through his guidance, the Trust has grown from strength to strength. Golder Trust for Orphans would like to thank Nico for his extraordinary leadership and dedication to the Trust over the years. As part of the transition process, Nico will continue on the BoT for a period of time. We wish Nico every success for the future.
“A few years ago I had an opportunity to spend 3 months volunteering with the kids at one of our NGO partners (Rhotia Valley). Hearing the life stories of the kids and the terrible starts they had in life it was pretty incredible seeing how they have turned things around with our support. The Golder Trust for Orphans is a real and practical demonstration of Golder Associates being a good global citizen and shows how we live our core value of Caring. The Golder Trust for Orphans is driven by our employees – their passion and enthusiasm for the Golder Trust for Orphans has continued to grow and our track record over the last 13 years shows first-hand the difference we can make in the lives of the kids and their communities. ”
It is our pleasure to announce that Sue Longo (Calgary) has been elected as the next Chairperson of the Golder Trust for Orphans BoT. Sue has been a Trustee for 3 years and is a very active supporter of the Trust and its initiatives in all aspects (volunteering, leading initiatives and securing donations). We look forward to working with Sue as our Chairperson and wish her every success as she continues to actively shape the future of the Golder Trust for Orphans.
“I have personally seen children and mamas survive HIV/AIDS as a result of Anti-Retroviral (ARV) drugs; children’s health benefiting from food security; children blossoming in healthy living environments; being educated for a brighter future; and most importantly having hope for a better future. All because of the direct involvement of Golder Trust for Orphans.”
Nico Bezuidenhout
Sue Longo
PROJECTS
GOLDER TRUST FOR ORPHANS
ACET ZimbabweNduna Primary School Breakfast in Schools Update
We recently received a letter of acknowledgement and thanks from the teachers at the Nduna Primary School in Zimbabwe. The ACET funding for Nduna was no longer available to the project, so Golder Trust stepped in to assist feeding the children during the recent drought period.
The teachers are delighted to report that the children are doing very well. They have seen an increase in attendance and absenteeism has reduced significantly. Classes are now lively as the children have increased concentration and energy levels. We have been told that they can visibly see the difference in the children’s faces.
Since the school feeding program started, they’ve had a marked increase in enrolments. They are currently supporting up to 310 children (from 227 the month before).
Golder volunteers had the privilege of being involved with the feeding scheme at the time they came out in 2016. Without our donors and loyal supporters we could not provide aid to such worthy causes. We appreciate your continued effort and input into the Golder Trust for Orphans.
Updates after March 2017 Volunteer Trip:
Malelane Green Peppers: Bulembu Chicken Coop: Chicks introduced and their progress
After: Look at how they have grown from seedling stage.
Before:
The agricultural students from the high school purchased 100 chicks in the 1st week of June. This will be the first time they will be rearing chickens as a part of the curriculum. See how they have grown over 3 weeks!
GLOBALNEWS
Golder Sydney Office – Fund Raising Events
AROUND THE GOLDER WORLD…
Leading up to Easter, Sydney staff wagered their best guesses in a competitive guessing competition to guess the number of chocolates (of various sizes) in the jar. Congratulations to Irina Seybel with a guess of 101 chocolates!
Golder Sydney also held a Mother’s Day Raffle where the lucky winner won an amazing gift card to a local beauty spa.
The Sydney office recently held two very successful fund raising events raising over $400 for the Golder Trust for Orphans.
Now: 23rd June
A big thank you to everyone who participated!!
Before: 1st Week of June
Volunteer Trip Dates
PLEASE NOTE: • The first conference calls regarding the Malawi volunteer trip will be scheduled for: Thursday 3rd August 2017*. *conference call details will follow for the various regions.• We have a list of names for those who have indicated their interest over the past few months. • We will circulate an email to this group with this announcement.• Due to the rural setting this will be a rustic trip with camping involved (bucket ‘showers’ and pit latrines).
CHANGE IN VENUE - MALAWI
GTO funded the initial exploration to locate water in order to drill a borehole. Jon Howcroft (Strategic Technical Advisor for the Trust) and Kim Lloyd (Golder Trust for Orphans Manager) visited the project again over 19th – 23rd June to follow up on the progress on locating water and potential for drilling a borehole. We are happy to announce that the exploration was successful and a borehole will be installed soon. As a result of this and the great need in the area, Golder Trust has decided to change the location of the next volunteer trip in order to provide much needed support to the children.
New project has been identified in Malawi through Jireh Development (existing NGO) and their team members.
ARRIVAL:6th October 2017 (Blantyre Airport Malawi)
DEPARTURE:15th October 2017 (Blantyre Airport Malawi)
The last weekend will include a visit to the Liwonde National Park (overnight stay will be at Mvuu River Lodge)
Please indicate your interest:28th July 2017 to:
MALAWI:
A trip to the Carlos Vilanculos Mission in Mozambique will get rescheduled to 2018. *Please note, date/location could still be changed.
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GETINVOLVED
WE NEED YOUR HELPPlease Become a Monthly Donor!
Golder Trust for Orphans is predominantly funded by the generous support of Golder Associates employees. We would not have been able to get so far without them. However, we need YOUR help too.
The donations received by employees that personally raise funds and who participate in fundraising initiatives are immensely valuable and greatly appreciated. However, it’s through monthly donations that the Trust is able to ensure it can provide reliable ongoing funding to our projects.
Please remember there is no minimum amount – every bit helps.
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