Shrieks of laughter, “oohs” “aahs” and giggles are the order of the day.
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Asisipho seen in our photo receiving a certificate of merit from teacher Lien, says she is learning, growing and enjoying it all!
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“It takes a village to raise a child” – but it takes a veritable army to pull off Siphila Sonke’s tremendous Open Gardens restaurant for two weekends running!
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“As an African woman, I’ve learned the importance of self-definition and living purposefully. It’s vital that every girl determines, as early as possible, who she is and what her contribution to humanity will be.” (Thuli Madonsela)
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I wonder which one I might be given a differing set of life circumstances?
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Have you watched the dynamic New Amsterdam series on Netflix? Set in a major (American) hospital their go-getting new chief medical director has just one question for everyone he comes into contact with, “How can I help?” It is fast moving and effective as he takes the attitude of care above cost, of people above pennies!
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Rain squalls meant that the water table rose and where paths had been, streams now gushed down every slope.
Imagine then experiencing all this whilst living in a shack – would there be a roof in the morning? Would the water flow through this home? How would I get dry? Are the children safe?
Can you imagine the desperation?
Can you see this in your mind’s eye? Now add to your picture that both parents are blind
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We look into 2021 with purpose and tenacity. South Africans are tough and we will overcome. Thank you for being a part of the solution as we move forward together.
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A small army of volunteers made the Siphila Sonke tea room at Keurbos Nursery a hive of delicious activity during Elgin Open Gardens. Bakers baked (those of us that weren’t so adept made potato salad to go with the yummy lunches) servers served, people manned the gate, or cleaned up and the washing up was of course never ending, thank you everyone!
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That’s the heart of this slice of the Overberg; in this part of the world many say, “Lets see if we can help others as we do something beautiful!”
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Round and round the garden like a teddy bear one step, two step… https:/www.backabuddy.co.za/lockdown-relay4change
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Asked how she felt receiving these beautiful gifts Ann told us, “A huge part of my heart is still with the women of Siphila.”
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What do you call a person who speaks three languages?
Trilingual
What do you call someone who speaks two languages?
Bilingual
What do you call someone who only speaks one language?
British!
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Overall it was a day etched in my memory; beautiful settings, great friendship and many of the entrance fees went toward worthwhile causes - a total win for all concerned.
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All of us everywhere (no exceptions) loves to feel love! … We don’t need a PhD in caring to do mopping, sharing or visiting we simply have to be available!
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Brenda Silberbauer recently gave the following address at Impumelelo Social Innovations Awards and sums up the ethos and hopes of this dynamic organisation.
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Adventure guru David Grier grabbed the attention of his audience from the very first moment and for the following 45 minutes held us spellbound as he spoke on LIFE.
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The beauty and majesty of the mountainous scenery is offset by the visible swathes of aching poverty, vast levels of unemployment and overwhelming (or so it seems to me) needs evident all around…
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