Mission
Statement
Thembisa's aim is to give a chance in life to some of South Africa's
disadvantaged people by working in partnership with grassroots development
projects.One focus is on small start-up projects unable to attract
funding elsewhere.Thembisa is seeking to grow in order to fund more
projects.
The work so far
Thembisa, established in April 1988, is a UK registered charity
based in Oxford and run by volunteers in the UK and South Africa.
- Funds are raised through donations, events, Christmas card
sales etc.
- All projects are vetted before being adopted, their progress
is monitored, and reports published in the annual newsletter,
"Thembisa Today". (see below)
- The Trusts finances are handled by Charities
Aid Foundation (CAF).
- Administrative costs are covered through the membership
scheme so that 100% of all donations are given to
projects.
At the time of the 21st celebrations in 2009, around 70 projects have been helped by Thembisa. In 20 years almost £250 000 was raised. Projects are all at the grassroots and as diverse as various buildings, clean water supply, employment opportunities, agricultural and assorted self help training schemes, micro-loan schemes, leadership training, social empowerment, handcrafts, nutrition, orphanages, and more.
For ‘Thembisa’s story’, click
here
Our newsletter - Thembisa Today
Download the most recent issue here.
The team
Patrons:
Desmond M Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus
Janet Suzman
The UK Team
Trustees:
Grace Townshend
Frank Adam
Edward Andrews
Stephen Bowley (Chair, Co-founder)
Peter Braithwaite (Administrator and Treasurer)
Jenny Camons (Newsletter designer)
Liz Carmichael
Tonia Cope Bowley (Co-founder)
Other UK team members:
John Hanks (Accountant)
A wider group of helpers
The South African Team
Bill Pierce (Treasurer)
Chris Mann (Founder Advisor)
Others familiar with individual projects
Vacancies
Events organisers
Contact the office on contact@thembisatrust.org if you are willing to arrange an event in your area no matter how big or small
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