We, as the Grootbos Foundation, are very pleased to announce that we have been included in the Pack for a Purpose website (www.packforapurpose.org).
Pack for a Purpose was established by Rebecca Rothney and her husband Scott during their first trip to Africa. Since its inception, Pack for a Purpose and its partners have made several trips to other African countries and have been able to deliver an estimate 1 000 pounds in donations of clothing, school and medical supplies.
By asking travelers to pack 5 pounds (approximately 2.27 kgs) of supplies, they felt that they would be able to involve everyone who wanted to add value to his or her trip by participating. By delivering supplies directly to the traveler’s accommodation, it would be possible for every traveler to contribute and require no logistical support. That amount would only take a small space, require little effort and still make a big impact.
For further information on how to participate in this wonderful initiative, please visit their website www.packforapurpose.org.
It is with great pride that I would like to announce that Viola Siyotywa has attained her Diploma in Adult Education from UNISA! Her results for her year-end exams were a stunning 67%, 50%, 61% and 63%.
started the course walks away with their AGRISETA accredited diploma. Job hunting has also been occurring in earnest over the last few weeks, and some of the graduates are moving as far a field as Bettys Bay to take up positions. Thanks to expansion at the Green Futures Nursery, we have even managed to hold on to one or two of the knowledgeable youngsters, who will be an integral part of upcoming landscaping projects.
Futures Team, several Grootbos staff and various people that have been instrumental in the success of the past year. Grootbos Foundation director Sean Privett did the honours of handing over the certificates, while Susan Lochner made a passionate speech about her strong feeling towards Green Futures.
treated to a fantastic braai complete with celebratory cakes!
