Recent Unrest in Kwa Zulu Natal

Along with many of you we are devastated to hear about the recent unrest in Kwa Zulu Natal. Although this has taken place in close proximity to our beneficiary projects and our students' places of study we are pleased to say that no-one has been hurt. However, the impact is still devastating, causing food & fuel shortages, and lack of chronic medication in the short term and likely higher prices and loss of jobs to follow. Read more
Spring GAGAzette

As I sit writing this newsletter, I can hardly believe it is mid-May, the wind howling and rain hitting the window is weather more reminiscent of November! A quote that was shared with me yesterday perfectly sums up my feelings today. “The person who dances with you in the rain, will most likely walk with you in the storm” Vivian Greene Read more

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Recent Unrest in Kwa Zulu Natal

Along with many of you we are devastated to hear about the recent unrest in Kwa Zulu Natal. Although this has taken place in close proximity to our beneficiary projects and our students' places of study we are pleased to say that no-one has been hurt. However, the impact is still devastating, causing food & fuel shortages, and lack of chronic medication in the short term and likely higher prices and loss of jobs to follow. Read more

Spring GAGAzette

As I sit writing this newsletter, I can hardly believe it is mid-May, the wind howling and rain hitting the window is weather more reminiscent of November! A quote that was shared with me yesterday perfectly sums up my feelings today. “The person who dances with you in the rain, will most likely walk with you in the storm” Vivian Greene Read more

Winter GAGAzette

Welcome to the somewhat delayed final newsletter of 2020, as many of you will know I had to take a leave of absence due to family commitments and bereavement, so for me December 2020 and January 2021 have been personally challenging. As such a small charity, this means that some of our regular tasks had to be delayed but rest assured the essential ones of managing your generous donations and importantly, supporting and funding our beneficiary projects continued quietly throughout the period. Read more

Latest

Thursday 31st October 2019

Flashback to our last (pre-Covid) M&E Trip to South Africa, happy memories which we hope to renew soon!
Wednesday 30th October 2019

Flashback to our last (pre-Covid) M&E Trip to South Africa, happy memories which we hope to renew soon!
Monday 21st October 2019

Flashback to our last (pre-Covid) M&E Trip to South Africa, happy memories which we hope to renew soon!
Friday 18th October 2019

Flashback to our last (pre-Covid) M&E Trip to South Africa, happy memories which we hope to renew soon!

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Our team

GAGA's operates with a single UK employee and a Board of Trustees who provide oversight and use their knowledge and experience in support of the achievement of our charitable objects. We are further supported by a project co-ordinator in South Africa and have strong links with project delivery teams, other NGO's and Rotary groups in the UK and southern Africa.
About us

As a small independent charity GAGA is able to listen to our donors and our beneficiaries and make decisions in a collaborative way. We all know our projects very well and welcome new ideas and projects that fit well with our aims and objects . GAGA understands the commitment donors are making and we honour that with regular, open communication.
Mission and vision

We believe every child deserves a future to look forward to. So we raise funds to strengthen the provision of education and healthcare for orphans and vulnerable children and their care givers in Southern Africa, from infancy to independence. If you agree that every child deserves a future and you believe in helping where you can, please join us. Together we can make a difference.
General Fund

Thank you for considering a donation, regular planned giving, through a standing order allows us to plan ahead allowing for a more sustainable future for GAGA and the projects we support. Of course, we are always grateful for a one-off donation, if you feel that you cannot commit to a regular donation and there are lots of ways you can support us indirectly through selecting charitable giving portals when you are shopping on-line. We're registered with Amazon Smile, Give as You Live, and more!
KYGN Tumaini Foundation Primary

Kilimanjaro Young Girls in Need exists to support the education of primary aged children and provide a safe house for vulnerable girls at the Tumaini Foundation Primary School in Tanzania. The school is working hard towards being sustainable but the double impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and loss of a major donor is making 2021 very challenging.
The Remembering Tree Project

We're delighted to say that we have our permissions for bringing the Remembering Tree project back to Stratford upon Avon for the 9th consecutive year in 2021/22! The Remembering Tree is a place to remember and reflect on all the colours of life, it is a celebration of love, life & community! #yarnbombing #TheRememberingTree
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Making a difference across the community

The relief shipment we sent to South Africa has arrived and is being distributed to the people who attend the 1000 Hills Community Helpers this winter in South Africa! Next week is the start of Spring in South Africa but the weather in 2020 has been the coldest for many years, with freezing rain, biting winds and even snow!
Sangobeg Alumni, Tutu

Tutu has realised her dreams and achieved a Bachelor of Physiotherapy qualification with the support of the Sangobeg Scholarship Programme. She went on to study for a masters in Public Health and she is now in her final year of that further qualification and is hinting about the possibility of a PHD! Just watch her go!!!