2010 Challenge South Africa
2010 Bare Witness Humanitarian Tour: February 5-19, 2011
Highlights and Activities
- Daily yoga practice and facilitated exercises for integration of the experience.
- Exploration of Cape Town including District 6 and townships– learning about Apartheid era and forced relocations and hearing personal stories from local citizens.
- Visit to Robben Island and the notorious prison – home to former President Nelson Mandela for 17 years. The island provides an insight into South Africa’s Apartheid history as well as a glimpse into the future especially concerning racial reconciliation. The prison guides are all ex-political prisoners of the island and will share their experiences of prison life during Apartheid.
- Volunteer work on various maintenance / cleaning projects at Linawo Children’s Home and interactive activities with the children.
- Homestay accommodation, where you will stay in pairs with a family in their home in the township.
For more information about our partners:
Christel House South Africa
Earthchild Project
South African Whole Grain Bread Project
GOLD Peer Education Development Agency
Linawo Children's Home
Baphumelele Halfway House
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