"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."~ Margaret Mead
Global Camps Africa provides a unique 10-day camp experience for children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
We must use every tool to stem the tide of HIV/AIDS.Prevention is the key.For every person who starts anti-retroviral treatment, six more become infected.That’s why HIV/AIDS education and life skills is so critical for these children.
Our first site, CampSizanani, is located at a site outside of Johannesburg in the MagaliesburgMountain area. "Sizanani" is Zulu for "help each other". Six camps are held here each year for 10 days each. Boys' and girls' camps alternate, bringing together up to 130 children each time and 30-35 counselors. The children range from 10-15 years old and are largely from the Soweto area.
As word of the success of CampSizanani has spread, so has the demand for more camps for HIV/AIDS affected children.We are proud to announce that we have two new camps in partnership with two local nonprofits--one for orphans from rural, impoverished Limpopo Province; the other for youth from KwaZulu Natal, the province with the highest HIV/AIDS rate in South Africa.
Our children include city children from Soweto, youth from the semi-rural KwaZula Natal Province and poor orphans from Limpopo Province, many arriving with just the clothes on their backs and speaking a language different from any of the 11 official languages of South Africa. They all experience a wonderful time and gain the confidence and education to deal with the hand life has dealt them.We are changing lives and offering a them future.
We plan to have similar camps in other countries in Africa and the rest of the developing world. If you are an organization that is interested in partnering with Global Camps Africa and bringing us to your community, please contact us.
