• This bunch of little characters have come all the way from #southafrica just to be with you at our @harbornexmascraftmarket market on 24th November! Bought from a project that works to help women in a poor rural area gain some economic independence. Knitted by the local women in nice quality natural yarns to a high standard these are a lovely gift for a small child - and with a back story to inspire and inform. Each toy will come with a leaflet telling you more about the project.................... #womenofsouthafrica #educationforafricanwomen #southafricancrafts #africanwomensempowerment#amigurumi#harborne#edgbaston#bearwood#birminghamcraftmarket#handmadeinbirmingham#moorpool#birminghamshopping#whatsoninbirmingham#handmade#buyhandmade#christmasmarket#birmingham#brumisbrill#birminghamchristmas#ilovebrum #shopsmall #harbornexmascraftmarket
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    This bunch of little characters have come all the way from #southafrica just to be with you at our @harbornexmascraftmarket market on 24th November! Bought from a project that works to help women in a poor rural area gain some economic independence. Knitted by the local women in nice quality natural yarns to a high standard these are a lovely gift for a small child - and with a back story to inspire and inform. Each toy will come with a leaflet telling you more about the project.................... #womenofsouthafrica #educationforafricanwomen #southafricancrafts #africanwomensempowerment#amigurumi#harborne#edgbaston#bearwood#birminghamcraftmarket#handmadeinbirmingham#moorpool#birminghamshopping#whatsoninbirmingham#handmade#buyhandmade#christmasmarket#birmingham#brumisbrill#birminghamchristmas#ilovebrum #shopsmall #harbornexmascraftmarket
  • Ensuring young South Africans learn about their history and how their country is run is vital to social change. Funds raised through last year’s @biggive2018 have been used to kick start our Activity and Recreation Project which ensures that youngsters who live in the Alexandra district of Johannesburg get the same access to interesting and enlightening experiences as their more well off fellow citizens. Here they are visiting Constitution Hill - the seat of South Africa’s Constitutional Court and home to a brilliant museum which tells the story of South Africa’s journey from the dark days of apartheid to the fully democratic country of today. Economic inequality and injustice still remain to be addressed but we’re helping these young people take the first step to unlocking their potential so that they too can participate in the future of this vibrant country and help bring about that change! ..... #alexandratownship #johannesburg #socialchange #southafricankids #constitutionalcourtofsouthafrica #apartheidhistory #africanyouth #africanyouthempowerment #southafricanyouth #gumbootsfoundation #biggive #southafricaneducation #southafricanpolitics #mandelaeffect
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    Ensuring young South Africans learn about their history and how their country is run is vital to social change. Funds raised through last year’s @biggive2018 have been used to kick start our Activity and Recreation Project which ensures that youngsters who live in the Alexandra district of Johannesburg get the same access to interesting and enlightening experiences as their more well off fellow citizens. Here they are visiting Constitution Hill - the seat of South Africa’s Constitutional Court and home to a brilliant museum which tells the story of South Africa’s journey from the dark days of apartheid to the fully democratic country of today. Economic inequality and injustice still remain to be addressed but we’re helping these young people take the first step to unlocking their potential so that they too can participate in the future of this vibrant country and help bring about that change! ..... #alexandratownship #johannesburg #socialchange #southafricankids #constitutionalcourtofsouthafrica #apartheidhistory #africanyouth #africanyouthempowerment #southafricanyouth #gumbootsfoundation #biggive #southafricaneducation #southafricanpolitics #mandelaeffect
  • Some intense concentration going on here! Last December at Gumboots Foundation UK we raised enough money through our Christmas Fundraising drive to set up an Activity and Recreation Project which gives children and young people from the Alexandra township district of Johannesburg a chance to explore exciting and stimulating experiences. Here they are - trying out their creative skills at ceramic painting! Life in the crowded Township can be tough and challenging, so this is a chance for them to relax in a calm, safe space. Many thanks to our caring supporters for helping us achieve this goal...... ........... ........... ........... ........... #southafrica #southafricanchildren #childrenofafrica #creativelearning #biggive2019 #biggivechristmaschallenge #townshiplife #township #makeadifference #alexandratownship #joburg #southafrican #gumbootsfoundation #gumboots
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    Some intense concentration going on here! Last December at Gumboots Foundation UK we raised enough money through our Christmas Fundraising drive to set up an Activity and Recreation Project which gives children and young people from the Alexandra township district of Johannesburg a chance to explore exciting and stimulating experiences. Here they are - trying out their creative skills at ceramic painting! Life in the crowded Township can be tough and challenging, so this is a chance for them to relax in a calm, safe space. Many thanks to our caring supporters for helping us achieve this goal...... ........... ........... ........... ........... #southafrica #southafricanchildren #childrenofafrica #creativelearning #biggive2019 #biggivechristmaschallenge #townshiplife #township #makeadifference #alexandratownship #joburg #southafrican #gumbootsfoundation #gumboots
  • Sending a message of support to our fellow Southern Africans suffering from the effects of cyclone Idai. You can donate securely at the United Nation’s emergency relief fund - @disastersemergencycommittee . . . #cycloneidai #southernafrica #malawi #mozambique #zimbabwe #unitednations #disasterrelief
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    Sending a message of support to our fellow Southern Africans suffering from the effects of cyclone Idai. You can donate securely at the United Nation’s emergency relief fund - @disastersemergencycommittee . . . #cycloneidai #southernafrica #malawi #mozambique #zimbabwe #unitednations #disasterrelief
  • Wow! These little kids lives just got a boost. We’ve reached our target of £9000 needed to set up The Children’s Recreation and Activities Project! Our supporters donated generously through the Big Give Christmas Challenge and also our Christmas Craft Market. So huge thanks to our donors, supporters and volunteers and A Very Happy Christmas to one and all! #onelove ! . . . . . #southafrica southafrica #alexandratownship #childrenofafrica #africanempowerment #rainbownation #educationthroughplay #southafricanchildren #southafrica🇿🇦 #southafricans
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    Wow! These little kids lives just got a boost. We’ve reached our target of £9000 needed to set up The Children’s Recreation and Activities Project! Our supporters donated generously through the Big Give Christmas Challenge and also our Christmas Craft Market. So huge thanks to our donors, supporters and volunteers and A Very Happy Christmas to one and all! #onelove ! . . . . . #southafrica southafrica #alexandratownship #childrenofafrica #africanempowerment #rainbownation #educationthroughplay #southafricanchildren #southafrica🇿🇦 #southafricans
  • A bunch of happy pre-schoolers from our Leratong project in #alexandratownship set off for a day out. Sunny tee shirts to match those sunny smiles! If you want to help to make more of this happen then go to the “Get Involved” page of our website (link in bio) or see the news and events page of the site for how to donate via The Big Give Christmas Challenge #southafrica #rainbownation #childrenofafrica #africanempowerment
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    A bunch of happy pre-schoolers from our Leratong project in #alexandratownship set off for a day out. Sunny tee shirts to match those sunny smiles! If you want to help to make more of this happen then go to the “Get Involved” page of our website (link in bio) or see the news and events page of the site for how to donate via The Big Give Christmas Challenge #southafrica #rainbownation #childrenofafrica #africanempowerment
  • We’re feeling a bit deflated! We’re trying to raise £9000 for a great new project but after a good start our fund raising total has ground to a bit of a halt. This is a great once a year chance to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION! Can you spare £10 and turn it into £20 ( or £25 including gift aid if you’re a UK tax payer)? Donate securely here https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/donation/to/10573/29604/The+Gumboots+Foundation+%28UK%29/Children%27s+Activity+and+Recreation+Club . . . . #biggive#christmaschallenge2018 #rainbownation #southafrica #alexandratownship #johannesburg
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    We’re feeling a bit deflated! We’re trying to raise £9000 for a great new project but after a good start our fund raising total has ground to a bit of a halt. This is a great once a year chance to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION! Can you spare £10 and turn it into £20 ( or £25 including gift aid if you’re a UK tax payer)? Donate securely here https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/donation/to/10573/29604/The+Gumboots+Foundation+%28UK%29/Children%27s+Activity+and+Recreation+Club . . . . #biggive#christmaschallenge2018 #rainbownation #southafrica #alexandratownship #johannesburg
  • It’s Giving Tuesday and the #biggivechristmaschallenge kicks off at midday today giving you a chance to double donations. We’re raising funds for an amazing project that aims to widen the horizons of Township children. For more information and to donate go to https://www.thebiggive.org.uk/christmas-challenge/ and search for Gumboots Foundation——————————————————————————#childrenofafrica #alexandratownship #africanempowerment #southafrica #educationinsouthafrica #gumbootsfoundation#rainbownation#givingtuesday #givingtuesdaysa#givingtuesday2018
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    It’s Giving Tuesday and the #biggivechristmaschallenge kicks off at midday today giving you a chance to double donations. We’re raising funds for an amazing project that aims to widen the horizons of Township children. For more information and to donate go to https://www.thebiggive.org.uk/christmas-challenge/ and search for Gumboots Foundation——————————————————————————#childrenofafrica #alexandratownship #africanempowerment #southafrica #educationinsouthafrica #gumbootsfoundation#rainbownation#givingtuesday #givingtuesdaysa#givingtuesday2018
  • Using the once a year opportunity offered by the #biggivechristmaschallenge to double donations, we’re raising funds for an amazing project that aims to widen the horizons of Township children. For more information and to donate go to https://www.thebiggive.org.uk/christmas-challenge/ and search for Gumboots Foundation——————————————————————————#childrenofafrica #alexandratownship #africanempowerment #southafrica #educationinsouthafrica #gumbootsfoundation#rainbownation
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    Using the once a year opportunity offered by the #biggivechristmaschallenge to double donations, we’re raising funds for an amazing project that aims to widen the horizons of Township children. For more information and to donate go to https://www.thebiggive.org.uk/christmas-challenge/ and search for Gumboots Foundation——————————————————————————#childrenofafrica #alexandratownship #africanempowerment #southafrica #educationinsouthafrica #gumbootsfoundation#rainbownation
  • Stunning woven bowls, brought from South Africa to the UK to sell in support of #gumbootsfoundation @harbornexmascraftmarket on the 25th November. Believe me they’ll fly off the shelf! #africanart #artofafrica #africancrafts #zimbabweanart #basketweaving #colourful #ethnicart #tribalart #artfromwaste #southernafrica#southafrica #zimbabwe #southafricanart #alexandratownship #johannesburg
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    Stunning woven bowls, brought from South Africa to the UK to sell in support of #gumbootsfoundation @harbornexmascraftmarket on the 25th November. Believe me they’ll fly off the shelf! #africanart #artofafrica #africancrafts #zimbabweanart #basketweaving #colourful #ethnicart #tribalart #artfromwaste #southernafrica#southafrica #zimbabwe #southafricanart #alexandratownship #johannesburg
  • Mark the date - only just over a month to go before our ever popular Christmas Market! This is a major fund raising event for #gumbootsfoundation with all proceeds going to the charity! This year we are bringing you an eclectic mix of eye-catching hand made arts and crafts, most made by (very) local designer/makers but others from as far afield as South Africa and Zimbabwe which are only available from us you lucky shoppers! We’ll bring you details of all the makers in the countdown to the big day! #harborne #edgbaston #localcrafts #localcraft #buylocal #buyhandmade #handmadeinbirmingham#moorpoolhall#handmade#buyhandmade#christmasmarket#birminghamuk #brumisbrill#birminghamchristmas#ilovebrum#christmasshopping #artsandcrafts #africancrafts #africanstyle #africandesign #ethnicdesign #ethnicstyle #moorpool
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    Mark the date - only just over a month to go before our ever popular Christmas Market! This is a major fund raising event for #gumbootsfoundation with all proceeds going to the charity! This year we are bringing you an eclectic mix of eye-catching hand made arts and crafts, most made by (very) local designer/makers but others from as far afield as South Africa and Zimbabwe which are only available from us you lucky shoppers! We’ll bring you details of all the makers in the countdown to the big day! #harborne #edgbaston #localcrafts #localcraft #buylocal #buyhandmade #handmadeinbirmingham#moorpoolhall#handmade#buyhandmade#christmasmarket#birminghamuk #brumisbrill#birminghamchristmas#ilovebrum#christmasshopping #artsandcrafts #africancrafts #africanstyle #africandesign #ethnicdesign #ethnicstyle #moorpool
  • Sigiya Sonke Dance Group enjoy a day out at the #ballet in #Johannesburg. Thanks to the Johannesburg Ballet Company and the initiative of one of our trustees, @vivienhunt who obtained discounted tickets. It was a rare and special treat for these kids, and they loved it! #dance has really opened their world to a better life full of #fun and #creativity and #teamwork ———————————————————————#alexandratownship #township #dance #youthdance #dancers #dancer #dance4life #danceteam #youthstandtogether #youth
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    Sigiya Sonke Dance Group enjoy a day out at the #ballet in #Johannesburg. Thanks to the Johannesburg Ballet Company and the initiative of one of our trustees, @vivienhunt who obtained discounted tickets. It was a rare and special treat for these kids, and they loved it! #dance has really opened their world to a better life full of #fun and #creativity and #teamwork ———————————————————————#alexandratownship #township #dance #youthdance #dancers #dancer #dance4life #danceteam #youthstandtogether #youth
  • Her courage and commitment + Gumbooots support = Dream achieved for this young #southafrican who is now supporting her family and giving back to her #community by serving as a #paramedic. This is what we're about - hand up not hand out! ------------------------------------#handupnothandout#southafricaneducation #southafricanfuture #southafricanyouth #southafrica #township #alexandratownship
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    Her courage and commitment + Gumbooots support = Dream achieved for this young #southafrican who is now supporting her family and giving back to her #community by serving as a #paramedic. This is what we're about - hand up not hand out! ------------------------------------#handupnothandout#southafricaneducation #southafricanfuture #southafricanyouth #southafrica #township #alexandratownship
  • Sweet smiles from three young ladies enjoying a day of fun and celebration at #ratangbana family project in #alexandratownship #johannesburg. Camera savvy or what! #southafricaneducation #township #southafricaneducation #girlsofsouthafrica #girlseducation #southafrica #southafrican #southafricangirl
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    Sweet smiles from three young ladies enjoying a day of fun and celebration at #ratangbana family project in #alexandratownship #johannesburg. Camera savvy or what! #southafricaneducation #township #southafricaneducation #girlsofsouthafrica #girlseducation #southafrica #southafrican #southafricangirl
  • On #internationalwomensday we want to thank Ingrid Moloi and Beauty Letsoela for the incredible contributions they make towards improving the lives of children and families in #alexandratownship through their work at #ratangbana and #sigiyasonke, two of the projects supported by #gumbootsfoundation. Amongst other achievements they have made a positive contribution towards #empoweringwomen and #educatingwomen in a township environment which is particularly challenging and even dangerous for women and girls. #southafrican #johannesburg #womenofafrica #southafricanwomen
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    On #internationalwomensday we want to thank Ingrid Moloi and Beauty Letsoela for the incredible contributions they make towards improving the lives of children and families in #alexandratownship through their work at #ratangbana and #sigiyasonke, two of the projects supported by #gumbootsfoundation. Amongst other achievements they have made a positive contribution towards #empoweringwomen and #educatingwomen in a township environment which is particularly challenging and even dangerous for women and girls. #southafrican #johannesburg #womenofafrica #southafricanwomen
  • Someone's getting ready for their big number! This little girl is part of the Sigiya Sonke dance group in one of her #zulu outfits. The group perform a full repertoire of traditional and modern South African dance. They're extremely talented and great fun to watch! . . . . #dance #southafricandance #southafricandancers #zulugirl #zuluwarrior #zulunation #africa #africandance #africanculture
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    Someone's getting ready for their big number! This little girl is part of the Sigiya Sonke dance group in one of her #zulu outfits. The group perform a full repertoire of traditional and modern South African dance. They're extremely talented and great fun to watch! . . . . #dance #southafricandance #southafricandancers #zulugirl #zuluwarrior #zulunation #africa #africandance #africanculture
  • On the coldest of days here in the U.K. here is something to make you feel all warm inside. Young dancers from our project, Sigiya Sonke, (Youth Stand Together), put on a show at a recent get together of all the Gumboots Supported projects. We all wish we were there! #southafrica #johannesburg #alexandratownship #youngdancers #southafricandancers #southafricaneducation #township #africandance
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    On the coldest of days here in the U.K. here is something to make you feel all warm inside. Young dancers from our project, Sigiya Sonke, (Youth Stand Together), put on a show at a recent get together of all the Gumboots Supported projects. We all wish we were there! #southafrica #johannesburg #alexandratownship #youngdancers #southafricandancers #southafricaneducation #township #africandance
  • Matebogo, Gumboots beneficiary, putting her newly acquired skills in the teaching of reading to good use at a school in Diepsloot, a township just north of Johannesburg. She is going this as part of her internship assignment with @readforafrica.com. One naughty boy slightly not paying attention! #educationinsouthafrica #diepsloot #readforafrica
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    Matebogo, Gumboots beneficiary, putting her newly acquired skills in the teaching of reading to good use at a school in Diepsloot, a township just north of Johannesburg. She is going this as part of her internship assignment with @readforafrica.com. One naughty boy slightly not paying attention! #educationinsouthafrica #diepsloot #readforafrica
  • And more happy crafters. And clearly best friends forever! #educationinsouthafrica
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    And more happy crafters. And clearly best friends forever! #educationinsouthafrica
  • Some happy Ratang Bana crafters!
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    Some happy Ratang Bana crafters!
  • Matebogo and Zinhle, beneficiaries and rising young stars of Gumboots, lead a craft workshop at Ratang Bana, another of Gumboots vibrant and hugely effective projects based in Alexandra, Johannesburg #educationinsouthafrica #johannesburg #southafrica #craftinsouthafrica
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    Matebogo and Zinhle, beneficiaries and rising young stars of Gumboots, lead a craft workshop at Ratang Bana, another of Gumboots vibrant and hugely effective projects based in Alexandra, Johannesburg #educationinsouthafrica #johannesburg #southafrica #craftinsouthafrica
  • Some of Gumboots South Africa's inspirational young Alexandra people who we are working with to help build a better future by assisting with their educational and vocational aspirations. A pleasure and privilege to meet you all! At centre of the group is Beauty Letsoela who, together with her husband Jack, run the Sigye Sonke Youth Dance project. They have been both a support and inspiration to Alex's youth over many years #southafrica #johannesburg #educationinsouthafrica
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    Some of Gumboots South Africa's inspirational young Alexandra people who we are working with to help build a better future by assisting with their educational and vocational aspirations. A pleasure and privilege to meet you all! At centre of the group is Beauty Letsoela who, together with her husband Jack, run the Sigye Sonke Youth Dance project. They have been both a support and inspiration to Alex's youth over many years #southafrica #johannesburg #educationinsouthafrica