Merry Christmas to the little Ones in Silahliwe Squatter Camp

"My husband and I decided that this year, instead of buying gifts for each other, we would buy gifts for those less fortunate. We have been very blessed this year and were looking for a way to give back. Solomon Mondlane and his wonderful wife Precious work closely with the children in Silahliwe. When we found out that they were battling to get gifts together for the children for Christmas this year, we decided that would be the perfect cause to donate to. We bought 56 gifts for the children registered with 'One Child Matters'. However, when we arrived there today, over 100 children came to collect gifts. A huge thank you to Alula van Wyk for the very generous donation of toys, books and clothes, which meant that each child received a gift." Joanne Carty on facebook

SOLOMON A SPEAKER AT SUSTAIN OUR AFRICA CONFERENCE

Solomon Mondlane is speaker at next year's "Sustain Our Africa" Conference. Visit: http://www.sustainourafrica.org/speakers/ or http://www.sustainourafrica.org/1843-2-solomon/

"Sustain our Africa will create the platform for lively debate and problem solving by accessing the most highly specialised and passionate professionals across all fields of the sustainability landscape. The reason these sustainability strategists, environmentalists, provocative entrepreneurs, civil society activists, water specialists, documentary makers, communication experts, waste and recycling gurus, biomimicry advocates and corporate social investment experts are uniting on one platform is to identify and address the complex issues facing South Africa and Africa as a whole. This is in order to create a future economy founded on sustainable solutions."

"The dialogue will be led by CHANGE agents who have the expertise to guide us towards a sustainable future. It is time for CHANGE in the way we think, the way we live and above all in the way we do business and how we measure growth and value."

"We need sustainable solutions that will transform and renew our country and continent. Governments cannot solve these sustainability issues alone, it will only happen with brave vision and bold collaboration amongst business leaders, the corporate sector and civil society. The Chinese symbol for change is made up of two elements: one meaning chaos and the other opportunity. It is up to us all to embrace this paradox and realise the opportunity that is available to every one of us to help build a truly sustainable Africa, one that can deliver: ENOUGH. FOR ALL. FOREVER."

Climate Change is a Reality

When I watched this video of climate activist Solomon Mondlane speaking in Soweto, South Africa, it gave me chills. 24 Hours of Reality Presenter Jeunesse Park sent it to me after hearing Solomon at a tree planting event for her organization, Food & Trees for Africa.

A survivor of Mozambique’s civil war, Solomon now lives in South Africa and volunteers for local environmental organizations including Food & Trees for Africa. 24 Hours of Reality resonated deeply with Solomon and he has made it his personal mission to bring Reality to the communities around him.

By Al Gore (Former US Vice President)
http://climaterealityproject.org/2011/10/21/24-hours-of-reality-in-soweto/

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Absa’s Make a Difference (MAD) campaign ran until 5 November. The focus this year was simple but significant as the bank partners with schools countrywide to plant trees. Environmental issues have moved from the sidelines to take centre stage in the business world. As such, Absa is engaging communities on environmental sustainability through this year’s “Make A Difference” (MAD) initiative.

Absa’s 2011 MAD campaign included tree planting at 37 selected schools countrywide, school ground clean ups and the expansion of existing food garden projects in partnership with Food & Trees For Africa.

With the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP17) Summit in Kwa-Zulu Natal next month, Absa’s focus on environmental sustainability is even more relevant. The Group will be consolidating and expanding initiatives which were started years ago.

“Absa believes that planting trees is one of the most practical ways of preserving South Africa's natural heritage and therefore, it is critical that we optimise environmental awareness in all our communities, especially among children,” says Mihloti Mathye, Corporate Social Investment (CSI) General Manager at Absa.

Absa Making A Difference Week

Absa Making A Difference Week

Absa Making A Difference Week

Absa, together with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), celebrated the “Absa Making a Difference Week” at Thembu Primary School in Soweto. Hundreds of learners from Thembu Primary School in Soweto and the educators joined the ABSA team on this great day. There were 60 volunteers from ABSA, and there were 50 trees to be planted. There were also seedlings of; spinach, cabbages, onions and beetroot to be planted in the school garden.

Solomon Mondlane from Food & Trees for Africa was a programme director for the day. The National Anthem was sung by the learners; followed by the welcoming speech by the principal, . Mr Bheki Madolo from ABSA gave a short speech recognizing their participation in helping schools around the country to go green and to make their own food gardens. We also had different cultural perfomances

To conclude the programme, Solomon and Bheki conducted a detailed and energetic tree planting demonstration for the guests along with Absa volunteers.

The team were divided into 3 groups. One group helped with the planting of trees; the other with the planting of seedlings; and the last group helped with the cleaning of the school surroundings. It was a great day as the volunteers, the learners and educators rolled up their sleeves. 

RISING UP-IN SPITE OF (RISING UP-REGARDLESS OF)

Arise!

RISING UP-IN SPITE OF (RISING UP-REGARDLESS OF)

Arise...

Rising Up Inspite Of ...

Audi - TFH Event - Cosmo City

Don't try this at home!

Nashua - Moving Planet & Arbor Month Celebration

 100s gathered at Maponya Mall this morning to walk a mile, plant a 1 000 trees & move the planet.

Audi - TFH Event - Cosmo City

Audi - TFH Event - Cosmo City

Audi - TFH Event - Cosmo City

Audi - TFH Event - Cosmo City

350.ORG - AUDI ARBOR EVENT

Audi South Africa planted 2 180 trees in Cosmo City in celebration of Moving Planet and Arbor Month - This year sees Audi SA enter the second of its three year greening project and they are doing it in true ‘Vorsprung’ style.