2009
Formed a committee and planned first volunteer trip (team of 16)
2014
Donated a 40 foot container
2016
Donated 1750 spectacles from LIONS CLUB BRISBANE
2017
Already donated 10 000 spectacles from LIONS
How it all began...
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40 Australian volunteers have now visited this project
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Built 9 toilets
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Built Computer room for the school business centre
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Built and explained the Australian “NO DIG GARDENS” concept
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Constructed 2 large playgrounds
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Painted many murals to brighten school (and creches)
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Upgraded classrooms and offices
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Taught various crafts and baking skills
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Supplied 40 foot container
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Supplied 50 computers and 6 tons of toys, clothing and sports equipment
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4 local Welkom Rotary Clubs or now partnering with the Welkom Municipality
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Supplied and fitted 1750 pairs of desperately needed spectacles
But most of all – established friendships and offered HOPE for the future !