Thank you for your interest in the Grannies (Gogos) and children in the Valley of 1000 Hills, South Africa.
The following links present a picture of special projects encouraging empowerment of women and children in the Valley of 1000 Hills, SA. These stories parallel many of the experiences described by Melinda Gates in her book The Moment of Lift.
1. Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust Home of the Granny Project, Gogolympics, Woza Moya Craft Shop and many other extraordinary programs.
* Hillaids.org.za
*Wozamoya.co.za The little craft shop that grew, and grew and grew!
Gogolympics A celebration of the spirit of the Grannies, created in 2010 by Zulu nurse Cwengi Myeni and Canadian friend Carolyn Nixon. We are hoping to celebrate the 10th almost-annual Gogolympics next year.
* Gogolympics – Granny Olympics 2014 on YouTube.com and *Gogolympics 2011, an
amateurish video filmed by one of the young Zulu members on the organizing ommittee of our
first Gogolympics. Enjoy!
2. Imbeleko – Dr. Seni Myeni Foundation of Hope
A life-changing foundation created with love by Sbu Myeni to follow the dream of her late twin-sister, Dr. Seni Myeni, to provide education and empowerment to disadvantaged youth in the Valley of 1000 Hills.
*A Journey of Hope A personal chat with Sbu as she describes the Valley where she and her twin sister grew up and the motivation for the creation of Imbeleko.
lInk: Journey of Hope, Albert Wisco Youtube
3. Philakade Care Home A wonderful work-in-progress. The dream-come-true of an amazing nurse, MaryAnn Carpenter to fill a desperate need in the Valley of 1000 Hills.
Follow the progress on the Facebook website. *Philakade Care Home
All of these organizations will be celebrating Nelson Mandela Day, July 16, Nelson Mandela’s birthday.
All South Africans and global supporters are called on to spend 67 minutes working for the good of others.
The number 67 symbolizes the number of years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice.
Thank you again for your interest ... or as the Gogos would say “Ngiyabonga”.
