The first distribution of 2024 was by the Wandis at in Thembisa. Sixty eight childre received blankets and beanies that will help them stay warm during the upcoming winter nights.
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2024 Distributions Season Starts
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"Thanks so much for your research, Amy....so much I didn't know.
I had never heard of the African Civet. Such a shame that when people find something beautiful they want to kill it."
I had never heard of the African Civet. Such a shame that when people find something beautiful they want to kill it."
"Run, Pat, RUN!!!!! Thankfully, I have already restocked.....hahahaha."
"We have a newsy report from Ronda, May 10...
The KASbarn was a hive of activity this morning as Viv and Wandi 2 gathered 50 blankets and other items together for the distribution.
All bags labeled and sellotaped securely, “comfort bear” chosen (see pics) … weekly prayers said and … off they went !
Happy to see Norma after the flu bug decided to let up ! There’s so much around at the moment we have decided to wear masks in the Barn from next week if there’s the slightest sniffle.
Three large parcels from Czech Republic … around 1400 squares in total- thank YOU !
Jan and Salli joined us today to help opening parcels, also to pack up items for 3 crèches in the Orange Farm area, to be collected 16th May.
Jan and Salli wrestling one of the C-R parcels.
Small blanket cake … pics next week.
Packing for Orange Farm …
… ready to go.
May 16, that’s a special date … reminding me that KAS met Wandi Mkhwanazi on that date in 2009 at a distribution in Soweto. Lindi had joined from…"
The KASbarn was a hive of activity this morning as Viv and Wandi 2 gathered 50 blankets and other items together for the distribution.
All bags labeled and sellotaped securely, “comfort bear” chosen (see pics) … weekly prayers said and … off they went !
Happy to see Norma after the flu bug decided to let up ! There’s so much around at the moment we have decided to wear masks in the Barn from next week if there’s the slightest sniffle.
Three large parcels from Czech Republic … around 1400 squares in total- thank YOU !
Jan and Salli joined us today to help opening parcels, also to pack up items for 3 crèches in the Orange Farm area, to be collected 16th May.
Jan and Salli wrestling one of the C-R parcels.
Small blanket cake … pics next week.
Packing for Orange Farm …
… ready to go.
May 16, that’s a special date … reminding me that KAS met Wandi Mkhwanazi on that date in 2009 at a distribution in Soweto. Lindi had joined from…"
"WOW! Lots of fascinating facts for us to digest, Amy. Thank you for your diligent research and helpful information. You get gold stars!"
"Fun Facts Friday...
Africa's Exports
Population in Africa
Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. As of 2023, the country counted over 223.8 million individuals, whereas Ethiopia, which ranked second, has 115 million inhabitants. Egypt registered the largest population in North Africa, reaching 102 million people.
Land Locked Countries in Africa
Out of Afric'a 55 countries, 16 of them arel;andlocked: Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, South Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In other words, about a third of the continent is made up of countries that have no access to the ocean or sea.
The African Civet is one animal that can only be found in Africa
African civets are found across the sub-Saharan region and weigh only about three to ten pounds. Indeed some Ostrich eggs are bigger than a fully grown adult Civet! With a lifespan of around 12 years in the wild, Civets are sought after by…"
Africa's Exports
Population in Africa
Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. As of 2023, the country counted over 223.8 million individuals, whereas Ethiopia, which ranked second, has 115 million inhabitants. Egypt registered the largest population in North Africa, reaching 102 million people.
Land Locked Countries in Africa
Out of Afric'a 55 countries, 16 of them arel;andlocked: Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, South Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In other words, about a third of the continent is made up of countries that have no access to the ocean or sea.
The African Civet is one animal that can only be found in Africa
African civets are found across the sub-Saharan region and weigh only about three to ten pounds. Indeed some Ostrich eggs are bigger than a fully grown adult Civet! With a lifespan of around 12 years in the wild, Civets are sought after by…"
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Have Fun!"
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