Educo Africa campaign to raise money

Educo Africa HIV campaign

Educo Africa is a click of your mouse away from securing R200,000 in the liquifruit campaign. It appears any individual can vote once every day! I know this is too much to ask but if the 880 people who have voted for us vote three times more we can get in to the lead!     GO TO   www.liquifruit.co.za  and vote for Educo Africa (Eagle Logo)
Campaign ends May 15^th ( so no more ‘click of the mouse’ requests after then, promise!!)

Why vote for Educo Africa?

I went last week to Blue Downs to meet 12 children who had been on an Educo Africa ARV adherence course in the wilderness, the key outcome of their wilderness time was a chance to talk openly about their experiences of being HIV+ and to learn about the ARV medication they have to take at the same time every day, all were chosen for the course because they were at high risk of deviating from their medication. Since their wilderness experience last year all but one have adhered to their strict ARV medication regime. Wolanani’s on going work with them holds the decisions they made in the mountains and keeps them focused on valuing their lives and keeping as healthy as they can.  
Your vote helps us build the self esteem of young people by addressing: problem solving, conflict resolution skills, building trust, sharing of painful stories, listening, appreciating , finding their voice. As a result they return from the mountains with a clearer understanding of themselves, their future dreams and how they can make a positive contribution to family, school, community and society at large.

Educo Africa is journeying with…….

·        Youth infected with HIV, helping them overcome their barriers to adhering to their strict ARV regime so they can live a longer life and dream for their future once again.

·        Youth in community projects helping them overcome their barriers to developing positive self esteem and make positive contribution to family, community and society at large. Two youth from last years courses have started their own environmental club in their community of Hanover Park.

·        Students in TSiBA free higher Education helping them overcome their barriers to learning and commit to, and complete their studies

·        Masakhi’Sizwe Engineering students in overcoming their barriers to being effective leaders in the field and to lead competently and confidently

·        Individuals working with youth at risk, helping overcome barriers to effective play and communication with the youth, resulting in better quality provision and care.

WE NEED YOUR VOTE (S) !!!

Thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail.

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WIEBKE NEDEL INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME MANAGER T. +27 21 761 8939   F. +27 21 797 5292   wiebke@educo.org.za   http://www.educo.org.za