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Education is synonymous within the Born in Africa (BIA) programme, however

out of programme is not limited to only education. This is clear in our mission
statement as depicted below, however, I would like to bring home just what
we mean by “well rounded, independent and successful young adults”. The
children in our programme grow up with very limited exposure which is vital
for character development. Their entire existence is predominantly based
upon what they see and experience day in and day out in the township they
grow up in. It consists of their school where their classrooms are over full, to
having very limited afternoon stimulation and to going home and having to
either take care of their siblings or clean the home before their parents get
home from work. In most cases, they go home to unemployed parents where
a daily dinner is a struggle with Mom scrounging around the neighbourhood
looking to put food on the table that evening. This all becomes NORMAL for
them and so they too will follow in their parents footsteps if there is no inter-
vention and this is where Born in Africa comes into play.
With the mentoring programme continuously boosting their confidence and the holiday outings, Born in Africa
camps and other activities we expose them to, they open their minds to a whole new world and a new positive
existence which waits upon them. We teach them to knock on that door and their bright future will unfold…
Read further on Page 3 about our life changing activities.

Our mission is to develop well rounded, independent and successful young adults acting as role
models 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.
 BIA Tertiary Programme
What a fantastic programme with positive results! The programme was established in 2010 and it
provides study bursaries to qualifying students. This year we have 26 students studying at tertiary level.
A strict selection criteria is in place to ensure we keep our level of excellence and the students also
undergo extensive career guidance beforehand. The fields of study vary widely and include human
resource management, marketing, physiotherapy, teaching, law, business administration, early
childhood development, electrical engineering and safety in society jus to name a few. We expect an
additional 11 students to join the programme from 2016.

We bid these ladies farewell

It is with a heavy heart but also with great joy that I am writing this article as it is time to bid two of our students
farewell now that their studies have come to an end.

Mandy Mngomezulu started Candy Gadebe was

her Born in Africa programme spotted by Isabelle when
career as a high school she was a pupil at Harker-
student when she knocked on ville Primary. It was her
our office door in 2009. We bright eyes and willingness
were incredibly impressed by to overcome adversity as
this then ‘school girls’ well as her excellent school
determination and tenacity results which secured her
this despite her dire social place in the BIA
economic situation. Since that programme. Candy com-
Mandy and Belinda Coram, day, Mandy has not looked We are so proud of Candy.
pleted her high school ca-
BIA academic coordinator, back a single day and has This career lady will definitely
reer at Wittedrift High and
celebrating the good news flourished during her high go far in life!
thereafter we enrolled her
school career as part of the at the Tsiba Eden
Born in Africa programme. Business College where she completed a two year diploma
After completing Gr 12 we enrolled her at the University of in Business Administration.
the Western Cape where she completed a three year BA Thereafter Candy was accepted at the acclaimed Tsiba
degree specialising in linguistics. Mandy was awarded the University in Cape Town where she is in her third and final
Standard Bank scholarship at Rhodes University where she year completing a business administration degree. Candy
is currently completing her post graduate diploma in was selected by the financial investment mogul Alan Grey to
Journalism and Media studies. She has also just been complete an internship through them and this has so far
appointed by Media 24 to work as an intern for the Magazine enriched her knowledge immensely. She is now more
"Move" as from January 2016. A very proud moment for both determined than ever to make her mark on the world and we
Mandy and BIA which just goes to show that hard work and know that she will be very successful in doing so.
perseverance with BIA as your support system the sky is the
limit!

We wish both of these young ladies a very fulfilling future and we know that the wisdom they gained
while being a part of our organisation they will cherish and carry with them through their future paths.
Thanks to their godparents for sponsoring them, but also for the supporting and inspiring them to reach
their dreams.

Still growing stronger! Wittedrift High study bursary funds

2015 was a tough year academically for most of our students We would like to congratulate Megan Van Tura, a grade 8
attending Wittedrift High. The required pass rate percentages student, who was awarded “Junior Sports woman of the
have increased for mathematics, Afrikaans home language year” at the year end prize giving recently held to honour
and English first additional language and this has put the schools top achievers. There a number of our students
pressure on the 32 students we currently sponsor. This is no who received diplomas and trophies for academic
excuse of course, only a challenge which we take in our excellence. Congratulations to these young people on their
stride and like to face head on! Additional classes such as achievements!
Mathematics and Science is offered by a private tutor and We have enrolled 12
Wittedrift High godparents are welcome to contact us should students for 2016. Our
you wish for your godchild to take part to improve their high success rate is
marks. achieved by continuously
monitoring and offering
personal guidance to all
of our students. Our new
and existing students are
very excited to com-
mence their new school
year with a Born in Africa
study bursary.
 Year Activities 2015

400 learners received Mentors organised weekly Eleven volunteers We supported a total of 26
uniforms this year including group sessions and provided facilitated afternoon activities, children in tertiary studies
new school shoes and individual counseling on assisted at camps and and expect this to increase
stationary important social themes administrative tasks this year next year!

In the Learn to Swim Seven educational camps Educational outings included 300 bicycles were handed out
programme 35 learners from were held at Harkerville For- visits to Jukani, Lawnwood to learners with good grades
Wittedrift Primary were taught est Lodge with a friendship Snake Sanctuary and as a reward for their hard
water and swimming skills theme and activities AfriCanyon River Adventures work

The Enterprise Program Our Wittedrift Primary Career guidance given to all Needlework and sewing
created and presented by BIA ‘Lillian’s classroom’ was grade 10- 12 learners in BIA, classes given to more than 30
godparents Nick & Penny revamped this year guiding them to a successful learners from Kranshoek Pri-
Brooks in Kranshoek future mary School

10 learners took part in the Gymnastics class given to The music group in Wittedrift Public speaking and drama
Kumon math course, yielding grade 1 - 7 in Kranshoek and have continued to learn new taught to Crags Primary grade
great results already the Crags, as well as many skills this year and are be- 4 - 7s, increasing confidence,
other sports coming musically literate creativity and building skills

Food donations received from More than 125 children 350 parents attended BIA Dr Edwin De Smet and his
Woolworths, KwikSpar, Sao dreams were realized, i.e. a parent meetings where we wife Annie taught an oral
Goncalo’s, Le Fournil and new room, soccer shoes, shared on progress this year hygiene workshop
Robberg Fine Foods going bungee jumping etc and thanked parents
 Born in Africa Projects
200 Bicycles from Germany
At Born in Africa we believe that recognising and rewarding
hard work as an important stimulator for future success. This
is why this year’s bicycle project saw 200 bicycles donated
from Germany handed out to Born in Africa learners who
performed well at school. They were delighted with the new
wheels! Each bicycle was individually checked and repairs
made where necessary. We trust that these bicycles will
remind learners where there is a will there is a way.
Such a wonderful project does not happen without
collaboration and we would
like to thank Rotary Club
Stuttgart, BEN bikes, the
International School of Stuttgart,
the Harlem Praise Family choir,
Wildermuth - Gymnasium High
School, Tripl3Lead.com and Jef
Michielsen for making this
project a reality.
Nippers and Water Polo
This year we had nine Born in Africa children take part in
intensive swimming training. They all passed their swimming
tests and are getting used to training in the sea. They are
preparing themselves to take part at Nationals in March
2016. Our Born in Africa development team was nominated
for the Eden Sports Awards 2016. What an honour!
Six of our swimmers were selected by the local water polo
team to join the Plettenberg Bay water polo club. The
interaction between our learners and other learners is
incredible and proves that sport brings everyone together.
Poem Competition
The annual “Anton Van Wilrode” poem competition was
held in September 2015. Remi and Lieve De Backer
represented Born in Africa. 12 students of the 700 entrees
were awarded prizes in various categories. Tamryn
Attwood received a gold medal for her poem titled “Liefde”
and Danielle Windvogel won the silver medal for her poem
titled “Die Klip”! Fourth prize was awarded to Britney Oraai
and Firth prize took Renesha Van Wyk. Well done Born in
Africa learners!
Crags Mural Painting
Born in Africa godparents, Toon and
Alette Van Gelder, are driven by a
passion to make a difference. As
inspired artists, they decided to bring
some colour to the Crags Primary by
designing a mural. They did this by
collaborating designs by the school’s
students. It was then painted on a
classroom wall that is visible from the
gate of Crags Primary School.
They planned the project with great
passion, evident in the vibrant colours
of the final product. Born in Africa’s
sincere thanks also goes out to the
Montessori School The Triangel
who assisted by contributing to all the
materials used.
Kumon Math Programme
This year, the number of learners participating in Kumon has
increased to ten. They are learning mathematical skills, from
basic literacy to Grade 12 maths, working at their own pace.
They attend classes every week and have math homework to
complete on a daily basis. It is amazing to see how much
their grades in math have all already improved, how
enthusiastic they are about doing mathematics and the self-
confidence it is building in the learners - all great
encouragement for them as well as to Born in Africa to
continue supporting this initiative. We have great
expectations for the future of mathematics at Born in Africa!
Enterprise Programme
A group of grade 11 and 12 Born in Africa learners from
Kranshoek and their parents had the privilege of participating
in the Enterprise Programme, an entrepreneurial training
course and the brainchild of Nick and Penny Brooks who also
presented the course. The workshop included target market
analysis, creating a business plan and the pros and cons of
self-employment just to name a few. Learners were taught
the framework required to put their passion for business in to
practice and inspired to foster an entrepreneurial spirit.
 Meet our volunteers!
Born in Africa is forever grateful to our volunteers who assist us in making a difference every day. Volunteers organise and
assist with after school activities, run individual projects and assist with administrative tasks in our office. They offer
additional educational support at the schools where they work. Meet our volunteers...

I am Emeline Halleux and l’ve been on this Hello! My name is Laura Van Ingelgom
planet for 23 years. I study (23). I am studying to become a social
Educational Sciences at the university of worker. A friend told me about Born in
Gent and I’m in SA for five months to do my Africa and I was enthusiastic to join the
masters internship. I work in Kranshoek and project from the start. I take interest in
teach children to be confident and respect both physical and mental health so I
themselves and others through physical started a dancing project. I also do
exercises. Ek is lief vir al die kinders - sessions about sexuality and hygiene.
together we have so much fun! It’s amazing to see children so
motivated!
My name is Frania Czekaj (21). I study I’m Sander Van den Broeck (24) and I
social education and I am doing my graduated as a journalist. After one
internship of 5 months for my final year year of work I decided to extend my
at BIA. Gymnastics and photography borders and discover the world. I’ m
are my passions and I love to share helping the children with homework
this with the kids during gymnastics classes and started a chess club. I
and art classes. I don’t want to leave also give soccer raining to the grade 7
this beautiful country and great girls who reached silver at a big
colleagues - definitely an experience I tournament. An amazing experience!
recommend!
My name is Kilian Peire (18) My name is Babette Lievens (23). I am doing
and I am from Gent in my internship at Born in Africa in educational
Belgium. I just finished high science (Ugent). I give homework classes to
school. I decided to come and grade 1 - 7 and I started a project that trains
volunteer at BIA for a gap children with social and emotional skillss and
year. I enjoy working in the deals with issues of sexuality and hygiene.
Crags where I help with extra It’s an extraordanary experience to work with
activities like homework
these enthusiastic kids and an outstanding
classes and I also give golf
lessons as golf is a passion of team!
mine. This is a very special
experience to me.

Dream in Africa
Feb 2015 – Eye tests (for 2 girls, 1 girl
received glasses)
Feb 2015 – Wetsuits to Nippers children
(for 4 children who went to Nationals)
Mar 2015 – Sports dream – rugby, netball
and cricket (for 9 children)
Mar 2015 – Bedding (for 12 children)
Apr 2015 – Rollerblades and skateboards
(for 5 children)
Apr 2015 – Canopy tour (for 5 children)
May 2015 – School supplies (school
blazer, stationary, black board, …)
May 2015 – Cupboards (for 8 children)
June 2015 – Bicycle dream (for 35
children)
June 2015 – Soccer team in the Crags
(soccer outfits for the whole team)
July 2015 - Winter clothes (for 20
children)
July 2015 – Girl stuff (perfume, hair
dryer, … for 6 girls)
August 2015 – Courtney Damons went
to a dermatologist
August 2015 – 2 extra wooden rooms for
family Attwood and for Karabo
September 2015 – Hockey dream (3 day
clinic)
September 2015 – Claudine front tooth
insert
October 2015 – fixing up 21 roofs of our
Born in Africa children
October 2015 – Tarryn Amber Mienie
saw a dermatologist
November 2015 - boat trip (for 20
children)
November 2015 - sandboarding (for 3
children)
Thank
you!

Thanks to the Buckinghamshire Born in Africa Charity Golf Day for

realising so many of these dreams! Also to Chantel Van Summeren,
Maaswaal College, The Triangel, De Blauwe Vogel, Lucy Myny and
Jef Michielsen for making dreams come true...
Together we can make a difference!
 Mentorship Programme
Mentor Activities Parent Meetings
Interaction between our Born in Africa mentors and children At our parent meetings held in The Crags, Kranshoek and
are key to the progress of the children, however, the Green Valley, parents enjoyed a slideshow presentation
relationship between the Born in Africa mentors and the detailing all Born in Africa activities. They were informed on
parents are just as vital as so much can be learned from social issues and we discussed the protocol procedures after
either parties which adds to the successful development of a rape occurs. The mentors discussed the effects on
the child. These interactions children living in small spaces, curfews for our children,
are done during the house privacy at home and more. These are serious but necessary
visits, crisis intervention, or discussions within the harsh reality which many families face
when the parent or mentor daily due to their socio economic circumstances.
needs to discuss the child
privately.
This year the mentors
completed study methods,
puppet and poetry and
problem solving therapy,
academic assistance, as well as our continued HIV and TB
awareness.
The 4th term’s theme ‘Poetry and counselling” we focussed
on the value of putting pen to paper and the role it can play My name is Lucian
with counselling the children. The kids worked in their I’m a boy that is in love with maths
respective groups exploring various forms of poetry and So for every problem, I’ve got a solution
expressing themselves this way.
This is a brilliant medium and They call me the Terminator, A poem written
the children had free reign to To
. me a pen is a numerator by BIA student
write about anything that either And I’m the common denominator Lucian Attwood,
troubles; or brings them joy. So who attends
much important information Me over my book, that’s a fraction Wittedrift High
came to the surface which we School, written
Give me any sum if your looking for action during a poetry
used to solve issues! The answer you will get is only satisfaction group session

Happy birthday to you!

January
16 Delano Damonds April
1 Donnelene Aaron 17 Roxanne Loggenberg, Rudwaan
2 Timothy Hannies, Micial Booysen Myburgh, Marian Saaiman 1 Beugene Green,
7 Lene Damonds 18 Carleigh Snyders, Alexis Kathleen Francisca Christians
8 Verushka Damons Esau, Mizaan Kam 3 Rigard Bruiners
11 Melanchia Davids 19 Alezandro Primo 5 Anelisa Mbopa,
12 Vuyokazi Magani 20 Lenishia Cloete, Nina Charlish Ruwaida Kamm/Christiaans
13 Llu-esha Gysman, Tania Hetjies 21 Bronwyn Kiewiets 7 Jean-Pierre Plaaitjies, Alberto
15 Lauren Gysman 22 Jodie Cupido George Wilskut,
16 Jaimie-Lee Kortje 24 Jandre Samuels Robin "Reno" Davids
17 Levenia Jefta, Lauren Gahl 27 Virgenique Manuel, Yasmine Kriga 9 Dedere Draai, Marcell Patterson
18 Suleiman Krigga 28 Mathwine Human, Craig Nappie 10 Racquel Elenbrugh
21 Bianca Malgas, Hlumisa Ngonyama 11 Charne Majavie, Samila Oliphant,
22 Jay-dene Andrews, Sade Wiesie, March Gabriell Malgas
Aubenn Grootboom, 12 Rayneesha Rass
Averodene Primo 1 Zodwa Siyila/Thandathu, 14 Nabrushca Willemse
23 Indiphile Gqwaru Noah McClean 15 Nicole Branders
26 Tariq Wiesie 3 Lelethu Hoto, Nikita Fortuin, 16 Angelo Bailey
27 Chevonne Arendse Geniva Oraai, Dionay Bailey 17 Nikita Winnaar
28 Diego / Weppie Messieure 4 Eune De Lange, 18 Milano Arendse
29 Kabelo Modise Samantha Van Schalkwyk 20 Dehane Barnardo, Sinoxolo Jack
30 Rodelia Boesak 5 Lauren Camphor 21 Ashleen Plaaitjies,
6 Deidre Barnardo Courtney Damons
February 8 Rashida Luiters, Dadrian 22 Kirstin Amber Links
Windvogel, Mercia Hendricks 25 Simonay / Fiona Kruger,
1 Auriel Thys, Kaysuraan Gwa Gwa 10 Yazied Everson Annalin Mouton, Healasti Mitchell
2 Merone Majavie 11 Celeste Windvogel, Akho Mvangeli, 26 Jonell Hendrickse
3 Ameera Wellman Lulecia Thys 28 Zeldorette Wildeman
4 Tiffany Van Willing, Ethan Harker 13 Tiffany Booysen, Austin Zeng 30 Lee-Urtis Kamfer
5 Amore Booysen 19 Cherniqua Luiters
7 Eunecia Jones, Clayton Minnaar, 20 Kehano Dyers
Jayden Smith 24 Nicole Jacobs
8 Adrian Jansen 27 Sue-Leigh Alzite Morris
9 Shaundry Jeftha, Nadine Hoffman 28 Logan Ruiters
11 Nakasha Jantjies 29 Moira Sam
12 Chloe September, Faith Myburgh,
Abongile Alfred
15 Jamelia Burricks, Zinzia Mitchell
16 Loren Goeda, Kyle Oliphant,
 Thank you!
Brilliant news! Born in Africa’s admin department just received official acknowledgement that all we
have permission to issue tax refund invoices until the year 2020!

What wonderful initiatives...

A huge thanks goes to baby Lucy and her parents
Laurean & Pieter Myny-Matthijs for the baby birth
donations we received. With the donations we were
able to realise a very necessary, yet incredible
dream. We had more than 20 leaky house roofs
repaired. These families are all over the moon and
don’t stress out anymore when the clouds gather.
Thanks, Lucy!
Aernout Van der Mersch & Marianne Doyer have recently celebrated
their 40 wedding anniversary. The guests were requested to forgo any gift
purchases, but instead make a donation to the Born in Africa study bursary
or the building of the new classrooms. Thanks to all for their donations!
Our Norwegian board member Toralf Nordbotten, also chairman of BIA
Norway, has recently celebrated his 75th birthday. He organised a brilliant
celebration and donated all the gifts to the BIA study bursary fund and the
building of the new classrooms. Wow Toralf, you are amazing and we are so
grateful!
Over the past months the Born in Africa
Meetjesteam has not been sleeping!
They have been very busy fundraising for
our new Kranshoek classrooms. Marathons,
breakfast walks, bake sales are just a few of
the activities they have been keeping busy
with. In January 2017, 5 of the couples will
be visiting South Africa to help furnish the
classrooms. What an enthusiastic team !
Raymond Verbist celebrated his 70th birthday in August this year.
Thanks, Raymond, for donating all your gifts to the Born in Africa study
bursary fund.
Family Mees-Eysermans recently celebrated their 60th birthday. The gifts
were donated to the Born in Africa study bursary project. What an incredible
gesture.
Lief and Ivo De Bisschop, honoured members, hosted a dinner table at
their residence during the entire summer. Their guests were requested not to
pay to attend, but make a donation in aid of our Born in Africa study bursary
fund. Thanks to this incredible initiative we were able to sponsor additional
private tutoring for 10 students for 6 months. This was brilliantly executed,
thanks Lief and Ivo!
Marc Devos & Christine Vandevyvere recently
organised a grand family reunion. They requested
that the party goers donate their gifts to the Born in
Africa study bursary fund. Thanks for your
Incredible donation and with this, we will be able to
assist so many students!
A huge thanks goes to Nick & Penny Brooks for organising the entrepreneur
programme for the Born in Africa students and parents. Thanks also for your
incredible clothing which we able to distribute to those in need.
Montessori School De Triangel recently held
their recycling project. With the funds raised at the
event, we were able to fund another project: Toon
and Alette Van Gelder from Boven Leeuwen
together with the students from The Crags Primary
painted a beautiful mural on the front face of the
new Gr R classroom facing the street. They used
the drawings done by the children for this.
Thank you Amanda Allum & Marie-Anna Marais for once again organising
and running the sewing/knitting classes at Kranshoek Primary. The children
have learned so much.
It is so important that initial education takes place in a child’s home language
and a huge thanks goes out to our new partners “Orde van den Prince
afdeling Tongeren – Sint-Truiden” for their assistance in the purchasing of
the Afrikaans computer programmes, educational books and sponsoring of
our assistant teachers and other educational material.
Thank you Talitha, Karien and Tony Delaere for taking care of the jumble sale.
Thanks to Eddy Van Quaethem of the business Aksent NV for the donation of
glassware, which could be sold in aid of Born in Africa.
This year as well, Born in Africa was able to rely on the donation of the Men’s
day team Golfclub Oudenaarde, under the reign of Jo Dirickx. Jo is the captain
of the team and also a Born in Africa godparent. Thank you to all the golfers
and their partners.
Thank you once again to the organised hike of Buggenhout, who’s donation to
Born in Africa is once again of such a great help. Iris Van de Velde: thanks for
once again taking the reins with this initiative.
The friendship organisation of Woluwe recently organised a dinner in aid of
Born in Africa. Thanks for this initiative.
Big thanks goes to Nele Schroyen for all the translation work she does for
Born in Africa. Nele, you are amazing!
Jane & Ian Bradley and the Buckinghamshire
Born in Africa Charity golf team organised
another golf tournament this year to raise funds in
aid of the Born in Africa dream project. In 2016 we
will be able to start afresh with making new dreams
come true. Thank you so much!

Born in Africa is selling wine in aid of our student bursary funds. You can
order the wine from Roger & Luc De Smedt winery. You can mail to
r.ldsmedtwines@skynet.be
MiM VZW
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE FOOD DONATIONS:
Woolworths, KwikSpar, Sao Gonzales, Le Fournil and Nguni. THANK YOU CORPORATES for the tertiary study funds Inktco bvba

Thank you for the monthly donations: Tinneke & Joost Bogaert-Verlinden, Victor Poelmans-Lambrights, Henri & Martine De Schouwer, Fons Cools, Meeus-
Verheyen, Marc en Roos Hollanders, Yvan Vandenabeele, Gilbert Verheecke, Van Steertegem-De Temmerman, Leona De Smet, Van Den Eynde-Lemmens,
Geert & Sandra Vandermarliere, Rosa Flamand, Hans Vermeersch, Moers-Scheepmans, Noor Hallegraef, Nancy Calcoen, Luc Van Der Linden, Etienne
Vyncke, Wilma Van Bronkhorst, Judo en Wendy Wechuys

Thank you for the kind donations: G. & M. Rosseneu, G. & A. Schattingsbureau Michiels, P. Matthijs, L. Wauters, C. Indesteege, M. Schepmans, R.
Rogiers, C. Teunissen, T. & D. Retail Capital BVBA, Lille Stables BVBA, G. Hinnekens, P. & L. Myny, P. Boelaerts, A. Matthys, C. Matthys, G. & A. De Smul,
Swinnen-Standaert, Cheiron COMV, S. Raymaekers, G. & B. Broeders, D. & I. Dehertoghe-Dierickx, G. & A. A.R.T.Architecten BVBA, Victor-Op De Beeck,
Vandenbosch-Vanlandewijck, Kaleido Scope BVBA, L. Gabriels, Gilles-Mathieu, Pacolet-Le Roi, Vlaamse Ver.voor gedragstherapie V.Z.W., F. Kempeneers,
Universitair Ziekenhuis K.U.L., Weltens C., Chalu NV, C. Leuridan, Behets-Leuridan, Vandenbalck BVBA, Fam. Laeveren, M. & L. De Kelver-Farasyn, De
Knijf-Latre, K. Peeters, De Meyer-Van Reijen, Gumienny-Gilen, Huybens-Boon, M. Penxten, M. Kempeneers, V. Dieudonne, M. Biervliet, S. & A. Herreman-
Henrard, Verzekeringen Colson M., I. Geybels, L. Gilson, P. Kempeneers, B. & A. Van Loo-Michiels, Beirinckx-Vandebriel, M. Interiors BVBA Merckx, D. Dewit,
J. Vandevyvere, P. Vandevyvere, C. Vandevijvere, C. Nollet, Gaeremynck-Boucquez, K. & M. Gaeremynck-Baele, Vandevyvere-Denijs , Pattyn-Verstraete,
S. Gaeremynck, W. Vandevoort, J. & S. Claeys-Verstraete, V. & A. Vandevyvere-Cagnie, J. Vandevyvere, Vandevyvere-Huysentruyt, Beauduin-Debecker,
Bossenstein Golf+Polo Club NV, J. Verbist, J. Homans, F. & G. Verelst-Pluym, R. Verbist, A. Jorge, Beauduin-Serruys, Desmet-Van Damme, Raskin-Cordie,
Smeys BVBA, L. Wilms-Vanbesien, B. & I. Purnal-Penne, Van Der Mersch, B. Appelen, L. Baeke, V. Bodewes, F. & A., Verbeemen-Sauer, I. De Bisschop, Van
Houtte-Coppens, K. Anthonis, L. Zaman, M. Mechant, Wageningen Academy, C. Van Summeren, J. Van Erps, M.-L. Claes, J., M. & J. Movaert, F. Joye, Van
Den Goor-Geens, De Hertogh-De Smul, L. Debeurme, G. Smaers, M. Doyer, D. Lindemans, B. & T. De Cleen-Strybol, G. Van Humbeek, J. Maas, Dr. W.
Mattelin BVBA, Apotheek Dujardin-Lambert BVBA, De Corte-Van De Sijpe, Vandenbossche-Van De Wiele, P. & T. Herman-Depourcq, L. & A. De Vos-
Versluys, S. Van De Sijpe, F. Lambein, P, T, F & L. Merchie-De Clercq, K. Mallems, A. Danhieux, K. & I. Jonnaert-De Geyter, Vanfleteren Pieternel, P. & L.
Schreurs-Van Rentergem, J. Lambrechts LTH BVBA, M. Soetaert, H. & C. Meert-Bouquet, H. Vermeersch, Blot-Lizy
 Born in Africa Classrooms
Born in Africa Kranshoek Classroom Plans
These are the plans of our Kranshoek classrooms. Once built
they will house our mentorship programme, various
educational activities and offer space where we can continue
to offer guidance to the 170 children we work with in
Kranshoek.
Due to the fact that the Kranshoek Primary School is
moving to their new premises in 2016, Born in Africa
needed to seek a new premises to house our daily
mentoring sessions. The building of our Born in Africa
Kranshoek classrooms will provide us with adequate
premises in which the mentoring project can thrive. The
premises will be also be used as homework classes
and for afternoon activities such as needle work, career
guidance, public speaking classes and parent
workshops. Born in Africa will also add a computer lab
in which to host computer lessons. Born in Africa has
already purchased the property designated for the
project which is located in the centre of Kranshoek
within close proximity of the primary school, but also
near enough for parents to access.
The financial undertaking to build the classrooms is
close to R1,3 million and then the classrooms need to
be kitted out. We can only do this with your help, our
Born in Africa supporters. Should you wish to
contributing towards the building of the classrooms,
kindly contact at the details given below.

Born in Africa Honored Member

Meet our new Born in Africa honorary member: Dr. Jef Valkeniers who has been involved with Born in
Africa extensively. He was part of the organisation who sent Isabelle de Smul-Brink, Born in Africa
General Coordination, to South Africa in 1998 when she came to Plett to work as a development
coordination worker. Dr Valkeniers has been a part of Born in Africa since its establishment and his
continued support has been of tremendous value to our organisation.

Donorinfo is a public foundation specialising in the financial transparency of charities

established in Belgium. It is the first independent website that publishes high quality, objective
and verified information about the activities and resources of charity organisations. Born in Africa
is registered with Donorinfo and you can thus make a donation in full confidence.

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

This newsletter was compiled by Nele Schroyen, Emma Irvine, Veronique

Claes, Karien Malan, Belinda Coram & Isabelle De Smul – Brink.

Would you like to get involved?

Contact person in Contact people between Contact people in Belgium Contact people in:
South Africa Belgium and South Africa Norway
Arlette & Georges De Smul
Toralf Nordbotten
Isabelle De Smul – Brink Lieve & Remi De Backer R. Dalechamplaan 4
toralfn@online.no
P.O. Box 1674 Cell: +32 (0) 47 528 3873 1200 Brussels
Plettenberg Bay 6600 remi.de.backer@telenet.be Belgium Germany
South Africa Dr. Reinhard Schydlo
Tel/Fax: +32 (0) 27 706 916 rschydlo@aol.com
Tel: +27 (0) 44 533 6271 Cell: +32 (0) 49 612 2361
Cell: +27 (0) 82 857 2345 georges.de.smul@gmail.com The Netherlands
isabelle@borninafrica.org Chantal Van Summeren
Chantal@borninafrica.org
Corporate fundraiser:
Donations are always welcome! Jaak Leenknegt
Jaak.leenknegt@gmail.com
In Belgium: Iban nr. BE 25 8845 03500182,
BIC-code: HBKABE22 Have a look at our Facebook page: Born in Africa
& our new website: www.borninafrica.org
In South Africa: First National Bank, Plettenberg Bay
62044941533, branch code: 210514 Tax exemption in Belgium (from €40) & in South Africa!