born in africa newsletter may 2016: swimming our way to the top

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Our mission is to develop well rounded, independent and successful young adults acting as rolemodels in their communities by providing educational and social support to school going children and

young adults from disadvantaged areas in Bitou, Plettenberg Bay South Africa.

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Since its establishment, Born in Africa (BIA) has been involved in water awareness. To date more than 850children of all ages and communities in and around Plettenberg Bay have benefited from our swimmingprogrammes. Each year Born in Africa has hosted two swimming courses. During the swimming course, agroup of learners are taught the basic skills of water safety and swimming skills. It was two years ago duringthe swimming lessons where we identified a group of exceptional swimmers and embarked on furthering theirbasic swimming skills. We approached the Plett Surf Lifesaving Club and the learners were welcomed into itsNippers programme. The original Born in Africa Nippers development team competed so well that they eachsecured a permanent place in the club and compete in the various Nippers competitions (this entails sprint,long distance, flags, swim, body-boarding and mali-boarding). We are very proud of this group and would liketo congratulate Marcell Paterson, Ellen and Robert Kleinsmidt, Celine Olivier and Nicole Jacobs who all hailfrom Kranshoek on this achievement. This year during the National Champs held in Durban, they once againproved that hard work and dedication is key to success and our Born in Africa team walked away with 5 thand6thplaces respectively and even secured two gold and one bronze medals!

In just two years from now, they will qualify to commence their life saving courses, will be able to work on thebeach and earn a nice income to support themselves and their families! 2016 also saw yet again anotherannual swimming course taking place in Kranshoek and from the group of 35, 10 learners qualified tocomplete winter swimming training so that they too can join the Nippers clan which commences in October2016. What a brilliant success story and so we conclude by continuing our water awareness program ensure

that many children from Plettenberg Bay and surrounding communities, have the opportunity to become watersafe!

Ellen Kleinsmidt, one of our nippers, was captain of the Plett Surf team at NationalsWhat an honour.

Welldone!


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No less than 30 students are currently completing theirtertiary education through Born in Africa.Lets have a look at their achievements:

Merilene Hartley completed a Cabin

Crew course through Future FlyersAcademy in Cape Town and iscurrently taking to the skies!Congratulations Merilene!Charne Majavie is completing herfinal year at UWC in Cape Town whereshe has studied a 4 year degree inPhysiotherapy.Donoline Aaron is in her 3rd year atNMMU Port Elizabeth doing a degree infoundation phase Teaching.

Cameron Stuurman just graduatedwith his BsC degree in Anatomy atStellenbosch and is currentlycompleting his honours degree this

year.Ruduwaan Myburgh is completing

his final year at UWC where he hasstudied a 4 year senior phaseTeaching degree.

Leshwin Barnardo is completing his 3 year nationaldiploma at the end of this year in Business Management.Adija Hartley has commenced her 2nd year at NMMU inPort Elizabeth where she is studying an intermediate phaseTeaching degree.Siyasange Tenge (right) will becompleting her BTech degree atNMMU at the end of 2016 in HumanResource Management. She hasbeen studying there for the last 4years.Chandre Plaatjies is currently busywith her practical training at CragsPrimary. She is in her final Educareyear at South Cape College inGeorge.

Tertiary Education UpdateBeugene Green commenced her 1st year at RhodesUniversity in Grahamstown studying a 4 year degreemajoring in Journalism.Shanice Davids has commenced her 1st year at

Stellenbosch University studying a BCom Accounting de-gree.Deidre Barnardo commenced a 3 year BComAccounting degree at Port Elizabeth University.Danelle Majavie is in her 2nd year at UWC where she isstudying a 5 year Law degree.Cheston Pedro is studying a 1 year higher certificate inBusiness Administration.Suleiman Kriga is studying a 1 year higher certificate inBusiness Administration.Angelo Bailey is studying a 1 year certificate inBusiness Administration.Nabrushka Willemse is studying a 1 year certificate inBusiness Administration.Kabelo Modise is studying a 1 year higher certificate inBusiness Administration.Judy Mintoor is studying a correspondence foundationphase Teaching degree through UNISA.Alexis Zeng is studying a 3 month diploma in HomeBased Care through the UKUPELA organisation.Jonelle Hendricks is studying a 3 month diploma inHome Based Care through the UKUPELA organisation.Mervin September is completing his final year of a 3year Electrical Engineering diploma at South Cape Collegein Mossel Bay.Katleho Modise is studying an 8 month electricianapprentice through East Cape Training Centre in Port Eliza-beth.Suwaida Grootboom is studying 3 three year Educarecourse through South Cape College in George.Asanda Gigi is in her final year where she is studying a3 year Safety in Society course at South Cape College inOudtshoorn.Lee-Urtis Kampher is currently completing his workingyear at retail company Woolworths and is commencing adistance learning Management course.

With term two well on its way we would like to commend our40 strong group between Gr 8 and 12. This is the highestnumber of students we have sponsored all attending WH

school. The first term was jam packed with a variety ofactivities and we would like to acknowledge the followingachievements: -

Tammy Zondage in Gr 12 who attended the SA Champs Tugof War and received a silver medal. Nadine Patterson wonkarate at the SA Nationals. Joslin Sam and RoxanneLoggenberg in Gr 12 attended the Idols auditions in CapeTown and qualified for Round 2.

Wittedrift High UpdateCongratulations to Ellen Kleinsmidt, Marcell Patterson andCeline Olivier who attended the Nippers Nationals held inDurban over Easter. Ellen Kleinsmidt also received SWD

colours in Athletics and was selected for the Western Capeteam for Nippers. Hockey, netball and soccer season is uponus and we look forward to bringing home many medals.

Merilene Hartley

CameronStuurman

Siya Tenge WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU ALL!

Our kids have also made us proud on the academic front.


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volunteersMeet our volunteers!Born in Africa is forever grateful to our volunteers who assist us in making a difference every day. Volunteersorganise and assist with after school activities, run individual projects and assist with administrative tasks in ouroffice. They offer additional educational support at the schools where they work. Meet our volunteers...

Thanks to the Buckinghamshire Born in Africa Charity Golf Day for realising so many of these dreams! Also toChantal Van Summeren, Maaswaal College, The Triangel, De Blauwe Vogel, Thomas Lacker, Lucy Myny and Jef

Michielsen for making dreams come true Together we can make a difference!

Dream in AfricaThis wonderful project was founded in 2013. Currently we realise two dreams a month.

Here is a glimpse at dreams already realised in 2016!

January 2016 -Internet for the Wittedrift High hostel childrenJanuary 2016 -Repainting Jonica Booysens roomFebruary 2016 -Try outs for Idols 2016February 2016 -Chocolate factory visit with 7 studentsMarch 2016 - Visit to Spur with 19 childrenMarch 2016 -Bike Dreams

April 2016 -Paintball with Harkerville boysApril 2016 -10 beds and Disney bed sheetsMay 2016 -Studio time for MasibongeMay 2016 -5 Nipper children going to Nationals in Durban andvisit an aquarium

My name is Sophie Albrecht (23) and I

am from Germany. Im in South Africafor almost 3 months and I enjoy work-ing with the children here. I am givinghomework classes, an arts and craftsclass and play sports games with thechildren. Seeing the kids enjoying theBorn in Africa activities so much isalways my favourite thing of the day.

My name is Kilian Peire (19) and I amfrom Gent, Belgium. I just finishedhigh school and decided to volunteerat Born in Africa for a gap year. Ienjoy working in the Crags where Ihelp with extra activities like home-work classes and I also give golf les-sons as golf is a passion of mine. Thisis a very special experience for me.

Hello, My name is Jill Van Hamel(21). I live in Koersel, Belgium. Imhere for my internship to become aSocial Worker. I really enjoy mytime here especially when I amhelping with the homework classesand my drumming project with thegirls from the Crags.

My name is Jolien Meyssen (22)and

I'm from Belgium. I'm doing myinternship in South Africa to become aSocial Worker. I am volunteering at theKranshoek Primary School. During theweek I see all the different grades inmy homework classes. I also have adrama project with grade 5; togetherwe have lots of fun. What a nice time!

Hello! My name is Marlies Augustijns(22). I study Social and Cultural Workin Belgium. I work in The Crags.During the school day I help the teach-ers with extra lessons. After school we

do homework and computer lessons. Ialso set up my own project'Hakuna .Matata'. Thank you Born inAfrica!

My name is Nele Leen (23). Im here at

Born in Africa for a 4 month internship for

my studies in Social Work. I help in the

schools in Wittedrift where I give home-

work classes, extra games and assist

with the sewing classes. Im glad I took

the opportunity to come here because

Im having a really nice time here.


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In total we have six Born in Africa children who are a partof the Waterpolo development team. A hugecongratulations is in order for Ellen Kleinsmidt (Gr 8 pupilof Wittedrift High) and Nicole Jacobs (Gr 8 pupil of PlettSecondary School). Both girls from Kranshoek havequalified for the South Western Districts team. This is ahuge deal for Born in Africa as they too were part of thefirst group of Nippers development students and just howfar they have come! They will be participating in regional

matches during the June / July school holidays and theNationals will be held in December 2016. Watch this spacefor these two budding dolphins, carrying BIA name high!

Nick and Penny Brooks, Born in Africa godparents justreturned to Plettenberg Bay to present their four dayEntrepreneur course to the community of Green Valley. Highschool students and their parents attended the very informativecourse held after school. The course content was very rich withinformation on how to perfect business skills, encouragethinking out of the box and specified business tools. Thestudents and the parents who attended were blown away withthe information they weretaught on how to becomeindependent businessowners. It also taughtthem that businessmaking opportunities are

endless.Well done to all whoparticipated and a hugethanks to Nick and PennyBrooks.

Paying Enterprise ForwardAnton Van Wilrode lives on...

Born in Africa Activities

Kumon Math ProgrammeWinning at Water Polo

Entering Wittedrift High at Gr 8 level is daunting for all thestudents especially coming from a previously disadvantagedbackground. Born in Africa ensures that its students receive thebest education possible while attending the school and haveenrolled its 12 Gr 8 pupils to receive Mathematical tutoring bySusan Dold of the Kumon Math programme. This gives thestudents the opportunity to discus problematic areas in thecomfort of smaller groups and sheoffers them guidance as their

mathematical year progresses. Weare so grateful for Susan who hasreally done wonders for this groupof learners already.

Susan continues to assist ourKranshoek Primary groupcomprising of 10 learners with theirmathematical skills. They follow avery specified program, eachworking at his/her own pace toperfect ones mathematical skills.

Jef bringing cycling to life! Swimming can be so much fun!

This year was JefMichielsens 2nd year visitingBorn in Africa with his BikeProject. Back home inBelgium, Jef and his sponsorsraise money in order to buybikes for our Dream Projectand for the schools we work atin order to teach youngchildren how to ride bikes.This year we were able to

sponsor many dreams of children wanting their own bikesand each sponsorship also included a helmet to ensurethe childrens safety and locks to keep the bikes safe! Jefalso spent a week visiting the primary schools we workwith in Kranshoek, Harkerville, Crags and Wittedriftteaching Grade Rs and 1s basic riding skills and rules.

Jef, you are always so welcome at Born in Africa, andkids: Just remember to wear your helmet!

The Anton Van Wilrode poem competition has becomesynonymous with Born in Africa. This has been the thirdcompetition our children have had the pleasure to takepart in. The results of our current entries are currently notknown as judging is taking place as this newsletter went toprint. Lieve De Backer, wife of SA Born in Africa chairman,has become instrumental in the competition and earlierthis year handed out the prizes for the secondcompetition winners.

This year 32 Grade 2-4 Born in Africa students from KranshoekPrimary took part in a six week swimming programme held atAdventure Land near Plettenberg Bay. The lessons were aimedat helping children overcome their fear of water and teach thembasic swimming skills to increase their confidence in the water.The children all performed exceptionally well and those whowere initially very afraid to climb into the water, romped aroundlike seahorses in the end! Well done to all who assisted with theswimming programme and to our sponsors Lief and Ivo DeBisshop -we are eternally grateful for your continued support!


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Born in Africa Activities

The Needlework and Sewing programme was such asuccess last year in Kranhsoek that Marie-Anne Maraisand Amanda Allum have explanded this project to thestudents of Wittedrift Primary. The students meet afterschool where various stiches have already been taught tothem. It is important to remember that many of thestudents have never put needle to thread before thisopportunity! What is even more impressive is that thegroup are currenlty aiming to make beautiful hand sewn

pouches. Thank you ladies for all your time, patience and loveyou instill in this project and we are so looking forward to the endproduct!

Camping the Olympic way! Take it back to nature

BIA nabs another film clip

This year we have once again chosen theOlympic camp theme with the Olympics whichwill take place in Rio de Janeiro in August. Sucha sport driven theme gives one the perfectplatform to present a wide variety of activities andthis was done at the Knysna Sports School withcricket, soccer, hockey, snag golf and mountainbiking amongst the favourite with the children.The groups were also encouraged to raise theOlympic spirit by naming their teams anddesigning their team flags. To unwind after ahard day of sports movie nights, talent shows,dance, singingand rap skills. Somuch fun washad by all whoparticipated. Rio

here we come!

In 2016 we have managed to treat our Born in Africalearners to six holiday outings already. Our first holiday

outing was enjoyed by 41 Gr 8-12 students from Wittedrift

High. They were treated to anafternoon at one of our pictur-esque beaches for some fun andgames in and out of the water. Atotal of 137 Gr 2 - 7 studentswent to the magical BrackenburnNature Reserve in the Cragswhere they were taken on naturewalks through indigenous forestand were educated on the birds,insects, trees and animals whocall this place home. They alsohad the opportunity to meetsome furry creatures such as

rabbits, guinea pigs and rats. Formost it was their first encounterand how special that was!

Obtaining continued sponsorship is a very important aspectof keeping our organisation alive and this is done byincredible people. One such person is Mr Oliver Kalisch, aTV producer from Switzerland with over 25 years ofexperience in the industry who has volunteered four weeksof his time. He is currently producing a movie clip in aid ofBorn in Africa which will offer the viewer a glimpse of life asa Born in Africa parent and our success stories. Ultimatelythis depicts the cruces of Born in Africa as we rely on our

parents support! Pleasewatch this space for de-tails to view the polishedproduct!

Thank you Oliver, yourassistance means somuch and we also reallyenjoyed your input on thehockey field!

Sewing is a skill for life!

Warm clothing! Belinda 10 years ...

It is such an honour to have Nick and Penny Brooks as partof our Born in Africa family with all the wonderful work thatthey have done for our organisation. Each visit toPlettenberg Bay they have brought with them an enormousdonation of clothing. This takes a lot of effort and prepara-tion to enable the clothing delivery. It starts at the schoolwhere Penny teaches (Royal Grammar School in Guilford,Surrey, England). This year in March, the school held acharity assembly wherePenny explained aboutthe work Born in Africadoes.Clothing donations startedflooding in and 90kg wasbrought over to South

Africa thanks to the coop-eration of airlines BritishAirways and domesticairline Kulula.

March 2016 was a very special month for Born in AfricaAcademic Coordinator Belinda Coram. Not only did shecelebrate her birthday, but on that very special day shecelebrated 10 years as part of the Born in Africa family. 10years ago to the day, Belinda joined the Born in Afri-ca team as Education Coordinator. As theorganisation developed, so didits need to include otherprojects such as tertiary educa-tion for which Belinda becameresponsible. She also took onthe role as mentor for theWittedrift High and tertiarypupils. A surprise celebration,organised by Isabelle, Lieve &

Remi De Backer brought theoccasion together with staffmembers, board members,Born in Africa sponsors andfriends. What a special day!


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May2 Alwynia Simon3 Jaylynn Leonard6 Tamsyn Kraftt7 Mervin September8 Sharne Christoffels11 Tracey Thombe11 Suwaida Grootboom11 Shanice Davids14 Cameron Kamfer14 Brengilene Kam15 Charnelle Ockhuis18 Lucille May19 Shade Kriga20 Veruscka Frans

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Lee-Ann Fortuin

22 Demi Julies22 Katleho Modise23 Tahnsoneria Blaauw24 Kyle Davids26 Luciano Louw28 Angeline Nyumba31 Nicole Christoffels31 Tarric Davids

June1 Hillion Davids2 Tiffany Wilskut6 Breyton Lourens6 Anja Branders6 Aneesha Patterson9 Tamia Oliphant

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Danielle Damonds11 Leshwin Barnardo

11 Monique Bailey13 Zoe Willems15 Tahillia Barnard15 Breyton Paulse18 Keashwin Samuels18 Micalyn Gysman

21 Judith Arends21 Shanita Le Fleur21 Meghan Barnardo21 Shamilla Ruiters21 Kimberley Palmer22 Bronwynne Jantjies23 Delon Van Wyk24 Granville Cloete26 Geniva Marais28 Torique Stewart28 Antonio Aaron30 Jay-R De Waal

July1 Megan Vaaltyn

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Matuschka Oliphant3 Savasio McClean

4 Zoe Karnie5 Devandre Julius6 Simone Kamfer6 Courtney Klazen7 Fazela Kiewiets7 Tameryn Zondage8 Justine Links8 Nicole O' Raai8 Claudene Windvogel9 Joslin Sam9 Chardonay Philander9 Ayesha Majavie10 Danielle Sputa13 Casuraan Blaauw14 Shaunick Koopman

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Jaydine Constable23 Shedene Pedro

23 Nadine Patterson24 Rosline Blouw25 Nevolian Kamfer25 Zanelle Kamm25 Julian Windvogel27 Tareque Camphor

28 Thoman Roman30 Denilson Salmans31 Ashlane Wildeman31 Chloe Krigga

August1 Kayden Bowie2 Camrin Jacobs2 Ellen Kleinsmidt2 Rohlene Jansen4 Marius Meyer4 Roslin Kerspuy5 Renesha Van Wyk5 Sifiso Tolbadi6 Shakif Alexander

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Rubaine Arendse8 Jody-Ann Mapondo

8 Shaun Kham10 Burton Kam11 Rouvay Powie12 Estee Quinch12 Embrochia Zondage17 Theodore Plaatjies17 Amber Diederickx17 Sixolile Mbopa18 Merilene Hartley18 Roxanne Davids19 Anastacia Olivier20 Ashanti Oliphant23 Loren Wildeman23 Lorenzo Baartman23 Jason Plaaitjies

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Alexis Zeng25 Demeka Julies

25 Charde Martins26 Mariska Plaaitjies28 Vio-nette Van Rensburg28 Lucian Attwood31 Dezire Williams31 Tamryn Attwood

Mentorship Programme

Happy birthday to you!

With term 1 of 2016 done and dusted, we also completed ourfirst series of group sessionthemes with the Born in Africalearners. Two themes for term 1 were offered, the first beingThe importance of Communication and Listening skills. Thiscertainly resonated with the older students as successfulcommunication skills open so many opportunities in life andplay such an important role in tertiary studies and futureemployment opportunities!

Term 1 -Communication and Listening Skills

Dealing constructively with emotions was also a part of thissession and it turned out to be most helpful as many youngpeople struggle with identifying and expressing theiremotions. Positive ways in bringing hidden emotions to thesurface were also instilled as part of the sessions.

Protective behaviours was our other theme and thisimportant group session theme was about protecting ourchildren against all forms of child abuse. Various forms ofabuse was discussed as well as methods on making yourvoice heard should you ever be made to feel threatened.Both these themes were received very well by the Born inAfrica children and they were introduced to them in smallgroups by means of role play, poems and much more. Welldone to our mentors who continue to play such an importantrole in our children's development and progress into youngadults. The monthly group session themes are of course justa portion of what the mentors assist the children in.

Many godparents communicate with their godchildren andthe mentors take time to assist the children in writingresponses on the letters. Thank you cards for gifts aremade, homework assistance is offered on a daily basis andvery importantly individual sessions held with each child. Theindividual sessions offer the child the perfect platform toraise any personal issues which the child is struggling with.The mentor in fact acts as soundboard during thecounselling sessions which also enables the child toindependently seek and ultimately find solutions for theirissues.


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Thank you for the kind donations: Credit Swiss, Teughels, N. Brooks, fam. Schuil, Tongeren - St-Truiden Orde Van de Prins, gemeente Zottegem, Hellemans-Vaandragers, M.Durman, gemeente Eeklo, wijnen De Smedt, P. Billet, Johan Schipper, H.Swets, K. Smolders & Sint-Truiden seniorobics, K. Cornay, Femmes D Europe, B. & H. Vermeersch, Rob Lodewick,Vlaams Volksvertegenwoordiger- Senator Martine Taelman, H. Kurt, Association Femmes D'Europe, Orde van Vlaamse Balies, Peeters-Wagemans, F. Kennes, Burg Venn ond.vorm v.BVBAOstyn L., S. Nederhof, Van Heule-Van Cauwenberge, Wijnhandel De Smedt BVBA, Caes-Vinken Paul en Lieve, Van Den Dooren-Roffiaen, Stad Eeklo, J. Verhaegen, Ramakers, Haelvoetphar-ma BVBA, Putman-Knockaert, Sirolo BVBA, C. Durinck, H. & R. Kogelman, Schelstraete-Malfait, J. & G. Van Baarle-Vanes, Reul-Debailleux, Claes-Vaes, H. Keupers, L. Zaman, B. Decroos , E.

Maes, H. & M. Swets-Nobbe, M. Bergen, V.P.W.Brussel Noord-Oost VZW, M. Van Rijn, L. Vanvoorden, A-M. Bartels, P. Beheyt, W. Van Bronkhorst, Meersman-Desaever, Smekens-DeConinck, Dijkstra-Wijnja, Wereldwinkel Peer, Puttemans Sven, Schuil-Schuil, L. Serrien, A. Vanvoorden, Van Belle, Demol, Wieers-Doorme, De Latte-Rigo, Vertommen, Stadsbestuur Zottegem,Billiau, Puttemans, Vanvoorden, Serrien, Vanvoorden, Vercruysse, Drijam, Peeters-Serrien, Van Roey, Cornil, Lenskens, Koning Boudewijnstichting, Mayele, De Smul, Calliauw, Ameele, VanDen Bulcke, Saelens, Van Wijk-Serrien, Business Connected B.V., Raafs M.A.J., Mayele, Scheepers-Manshoven, Heidemarie , Claes, Marrant, Van Den Goor-Geens, Preflexibel NV, De Backer-Haeck, Mechant, Introbest GmbH Co KG, Van Eynde-Pauwels, Van den Brande, Sebrechts , Pelgrims, Vanwittenbergh, Joosten-Moons, Van Caeneghem-Joosten, Van Reusel, Van Orshoven,Van Nuffel-Verwimp, Denturck-Wouters, Janssens-Hoolant, H. & H. Hoolants-Daems , Denturck-Inghelram, De R. & C. Lange-Inghelram, J.T.L.Plat, N. Hoolants, J.D aems, Moriau-Daems, DeBoeck-Hoolants, Taminau-Callaert, Denturck-Wouters, Janssens-Hoolant, H. & H. Hoolants-Daems

Thank you!

A huge thanks to Jef Michielsen, Born in Africa honouree member, for once again leading

Jefs bicycle project. This year a number of bikes were given to the crches and the BIAchildren whose dream it was to own their own bikes. Jef worked tirelessly at visiting variousschools and organisations to enable this project to continue. He also organised an artexhibition with artist Gerry Mortlers. Thanks to Jefs hard work and commitment, we havegained many new sponsors. Thank you Jef! In the Klein-Seminarie Hoogstraten was asports marathon held in aid of Fietsproject Jef for Born in Africa. A brilliantly organised andhosted event yielded3,000. A similar event was held in Vosselaar in aid of Born in Africa.Huge thanks to everyone involved!

Thank you Kitty & Kees Van Helbergen for your anonymous donor in aid of the building ofthe Kranshoek classrooms. We are so grateful and humbled by this gesture.

The events held at Sint-Niklaasinstituut in Anderlecht were a huge success. Variousattractions such as the mass games, rainbow walk, quiz evening, eatery stands and muchmore did wonders to raise funds for the Born in Africa classrooms in Kranshoek. Thank you toGreet Claeys, his co-workers and the students for this incredible initiative. We are so grateful.

Thank you to WP Haton for the donation of250. Their employer Philippe Claes, who is alsoa Born in Africa godparent, decided to donate funds in aid of the Kranshoek classroom buildin lieu of his 12.5 year working anniversary. With these funds, Born in Africa will be able toadd to the security of the buildings. Many thanks!

The biscuit company Jules Destrooper celebrated its 130th birthday on 21 April 2016. Theyheld an art auction in aid of Born in Africa and another non profit organisation. The fundsraised during this event were donated to Born in Africa and will be shared between theKranshoek classroom and the Tertiary education projects. More about this in our nextnewsletter!

We receive massive support from The Netherlands thanks to Ate & Adje Bos. The companySt. Khanyo Luka Krestu Crche donated a very impressive amount which will also assist inthe building of the Kranshoek classrooms. Wow Adje and Ate, we are speechless!

Thank you once again Lief & Ivo De Bisschop, of Idee Consulting, for sponsoring theswimming lessons. This year 35 children received the opportunity to attend lessons which aresuch an important life skill! Brilliant!

Charlotte Van Hoorebeke, a previous volunteer of Born in Africa, married Thibaut VanWildebergh last year and donated a portion of their wedding gifts to the children of Born inAfrica. This is an incredible act of kindness!

Jos Steegmans recently turned 70 and together with his wife Rita organised a hugecelebratory party. All gifts from guests were donated to the Born in Africa study bursary fund.Jos and Rita, we are so grateful!

Our new godparent Jo Daems also recently turned 70 and donated all gifts to the tertiarybursary project. Wow, we are humbled by this gesture!

Thank you to De Peuter- Hendrickx family for their donation in lieu of the study bursary fund.

Recently Thomas, son of Elke & Steven De Backer, celebrated hisHoly Communion. Instead of gifts, he preferred to support a project ofBorn in Africa. Thanks to his incredible gesture we were able to kit ourGr 8 hockey girls with all the equipment they need. Now the girls canenjoy the game and continue to keep their school name, Wittedrift High,high!

Thank you to our wonderful board members Jaak & Christine Leenknegt, Lieve Platteauand Georges De Smul for arranging the tax rebates for all the BIA godparents and sponsors.This was such an enormous job but successfully completed and hugely appreciated!

Chantal Van Summeren (chairperson of Born in Africa Netherlands),

Aletta Huisman, Georges De Smul (Belgian Director) and JaakLeenknegt (Vice Chairman) recently joined the Ladies Night in Kerkdri-el. Various African arts were on sale during the event in aid of the buildingof the Kranshoek classrooms. What an incredible evening, thank you all!

Thank you Elizabeth Kristensen and the ladies of the InternationalWomens Club, Denmark for your wonderful donation towards the buildingof the Kranshoek classrooms. Much appreciated.

We would like to thank Katrin, Gabriele and their friends from Ticino, Switzerland for theR30,000 donation in aid of the building of classrooms in Kranshoek. Thank you.

Recently the annual party of the GIBC Vriendenkring and sv Limburgia 2016 of Hasseltwere held. Once again a huge tombola was organised and raised 450 for Born in Africa. Wewould like to thank the Scheepers family for organising this yearly event.

Thank you Rob & Hanny Hesselink for the lovely Nike caps. The children love them!

Britt Raafs and Robin Hermans completed their profile projects onFreetime in South Africa and The Netherlands. Besides this interestingcomparison, they also held a fundraiser in aid of Born in Africa. Theyorganised a games and sport day for the children of the 1st and 2ndclass of the Pax Christi College in Druten. Thanks to this donation weare able to boost our sports and cultural activities of the Born in Africastudents.

This year the Sint Lambertus School of Nossegem held a walkathon in aid of Born in Africa.The funds raised there was more than1,300 which is a huge help for our Mathematics project.Thanks so much on behalf of the Born in Africa children.

Gilbert & Lieve Van CaeneghemJoosten organise an annual New Years dinner for theirneighbours and the funds raised go towards the Mathematics project. We are able to gain suchincredible results thanks to this project.

Thank you Erik Van Goeye, godparent of Tasmeen. He recently celebrated his 70 thbirthdayand donated his gifts to the sewing project. Tasmeen and her friends are really enjoyingparticipating in the sewing project!

On 26th May 2015 the Maaswaal College in Wijchen, The Netherlands is organising anotherDream Evening. Approximately 300 children from various grades attended last year the event

where artists were at work creating incredible pieces. They also held a walkathon, variousperformances took place and visitors could also enjoy many homemade dishes and treats.Thanks to this event, many dreams of children at Born in Africa became a reality.

On 8 th October 2016 Toon & Alette van Gelder, Jan Jacobs and Chantal van Summeren haveorganised the event AKTIE VOOR AFRIKA. It is going to be an evening filled with lots of artpieces, music, an auction, plenty to eat and drink and the opportunity to meet people. Withmonies raised there will be donated towards the building of the new Kranshoek classrooms.Should you like to get inv olved kindly contact [email protected].

We are incredibly proud of the Born in Africa Meetjesland team. They are continuously busywith fundraising events to enable us to build the multifunctional classrooms at Kranshoek.Would you like to be a part of one of the events? You are welcome to join them for an eatingfestival on 18th June 2016 at the de Parochiezaal Oost-Eeklo, Belgium. Please support themduring the dodentocht van Bornem. Please contact Mario Lampaert([email protected]) for more information how you can become involved. TheMeetjesland team will be visiting BIA again in 2017 to help to finish the classrooms.

Thank you for the monthly donations: Victor Poelmans-Lambrights, Jan en Monique Van Den Eynde-Lemmens, De Smet Leona, Verheecke Gilbert-Clarysse, Tinneke en Joost Bogaert-Verlinden , De Schouwer Henri -Van Damme Martine, Maurice Moers-Scheepmans, Geert & Sandra Vandermaliere,Putman-Knockaert, De Mol Maria, Stommels Charles, Reul-Debailleux, Luc Van Der Linden , Hans Vermeersch. Etienne Vyncke, Rosa Flamand, Demuynck-Desmet, Yvan Vandenabeele, Meeus-Verheyen, Hollanders, Calcoen Nancy, Fons Cools, Judo en Wendy Wechuys, Govaerts Gerda, Landrieu Danielle,Sonja Nederhof, Mayele Paulo, Verhagen Marc, Peter Hendriks, Bostyn Luc, Meersseman Hilde, Hallegraeff Noor

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE FOOD DONATIONS:Woolworths, KwikSpar, Sao Gonzales and Le Fournil

Brilliant news! Born in Africas admin department just received official acknowledgement that all wehave permission to issue tax refund invoices until the year 2020 in Belgium!

What wonderful initiatives ...

THANK YOU CORPORATES for the tertiary study funds

MiM VZW

Inktco bvba

Fundraising Events

Dank aan de clubs: Lions Club Ieper Poperinge, Marnixring Antwerpen Centrum,

Rotary International Stuttgart, Marnixring Vlaemsch Hooft


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Would you like to get involved?Contact person inSouth Africa

Isabelle De SmulBrinkP.O. Box 1674Plettenberg Bay 6600South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 44 533 6271Cell: +27 (0) 82 857 [email protected]

Contact people in Belgium

Arlette & Georges De SmulR. Dalechamplaan 41200 BrusselsBelgium

Tel/Fax: +32 (0) 27 706 916Cell: +32 (0) 49 612 [email protected]

Contact people betweenBelgium and South Africa

Lieve & Remi De BackerCell: +32 (0) 47 528 [email protected]

This newsletter was compiled by Nele Schroyen, Emma Irvine, Veronique Claes,Talya Honor, Jaak Leenknegt, Belinda Coram & Isabelle De Smul Brink.

Donations are always welcome!

In Belgium: Iban nr. BE 25 8845 03500182,BIC-code: HBKABE22

In South Africa: First National Bank, Plettenberg Bay62044941533, branch code: 210514

Have a look at our Faceboopage: Born in Africa& our new website: www.borninafrica.org

Tax exemption in Belgium (from 40) & in South Africa!

Contact people in:NorwayToralf [email protected]

GermanyDr. Reinhard [email protected]

The NetherlandsChantal Van Summeren

[email protected]

Corporate fundraiser:Jaak [email protected]

Service clubs, companies, schools, seniors clubs and others who are interested: If you would li ke to organise somethingfor Born in Africa you can always contact Georges De Smul or Remi De Backer. They will be more than happy to visit you and givean informative talk at no cost. Feel free to contact them!

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Donor info is a public foundation specialising in the financial transparency of charitiesestablished in Belgium. It is the first independent website that publishes high quality, objectiveand verified information about the activities and resources of charity organisations. Born in Africais registered with Donor info and you can thus make a donation in full confidence.

Nick and Penny Brooks who are Born in Africa godparents recently visited the Born inAfrica project again and presented the Entrepreneur-ship programme in Green Valley, Wittedrift.They are also responsible for donating huge amounts of clothing every visit to Plettenberg Bay. It

was during their visit that they were surprised by being named honouree members of Born inAfrica. Congratulations to you both and may we have many more exiting ventures with the both ofyou!

We would like to commend Jane and Alan Bradley with their honoureemember titles. Both Jane and Alan are the main funders of the Born inAfrica Dream in Africa programme where every month two dreams arerealised within the Born in Africa programme. Jane and Allanpersonally visit Plettenberg Bay to assist with realising a vast numberof dreams and continuously work on projects sponsorship. We are solucky to have such dedicated and sympathetic donors!

Congratulations to Christine Lernout, our accounts wizard from Belgium with her naming ashonoured member! Since its establishment Christine has been a part of the Born in Africa family,overseeing the Belgian accounts department and also serving as a board member alongside herhusband Jaak Leenknegt. Coincidently Jaak is responsible for dealing with our companysponsorship division in Belgium. What an amazing family!

Tia comes out tops again for Born in Africa!

Born in Africa Honored Members -well deserved!

Tia Hellebaut-Olympic gold medallist, Born in Africa ambassadorand godmother came out in full force at the Flemish AthleticsLeague (VAL) that took place in Ghent with an astonishing 1,500participants. She represented Born in Africa in an incredible way

and had her picture taken with the various youth groups as wellas handed out autographs to an overwhelming crowd of people.The Born in Africa stand was a massive success with theparticipants. The banner race "On the Road to Rio", with the Bornin Africa logo raised high, ended the event on such a high note!So many Born in Africa supporters come together and supportedBorn in Africa. A big thank you to Tia for supporting us with hercharismatic presence on this VAL day.

born in africa newsletter may 2016: swimming our way to the top

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