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BIA Educational Centre in progress!

The BIA mentoring program is the backbone of our organisation and the mentors role in the
development of the children is of vital importance. The mentor assesses the childs strengths and
weaknesses and develops skills for success later in life as well as fostering a sense of belonging
in life. This is such an important aspect to continuously work on, especially with our children, as
the majority of them are born into compromised homes. In the afternoons Born in Africa provides a
variety of educational classes which include, but are not limited to, homework classes, public
speaking, career guidance, math classes, individual counselling and group counselling sessions,
and computer lessons. To enable this positive growth in Kranshoek, we needed to ensure we have
a safe place to conduct our classes and projects in and therefore we purchased property
designated for the project. The Educational Centre as we like to call it will host approximately 120
students per week. When this newsletter went to print
the progress made on the building of the classroom
has begun. We are hoping to complete the building
process by the end of September. At the moment,
their current premises is not ideal at all. We are hiring
two converted shipping containers. The small space
limits the amount of children we can work with.
Big thanks goes to the Jules De Strooper Auction, the
BIA Meetjesland team and the many other sponsors
(see pages 7 & 8). Should you wish to assist in
speeding up the process by donating towards the
classroom please turn to page 8 for details.
Together we can make a difference!

Isabelle De Smul - Brink, general coordinator with

our builder Johan Krause at the start of the project.

Our mission is to develop well rounded, independent and successful young adults acting as role
models in their communities by providing educational and social support to school going children and
young adults from disadvantaged areas in Bitou, Plettenberg Bay South Africa.

Tertiary Education Update

Since its inception in 2000, the Tertiary study bursary fund has seen a multitude of students graduate. At the end
of 2016, we bid farewell to the following students who will spread their wings. Charn Majavie, Ruduwaan
Myburgh, Siyasange Tenge and Asanda Gigi.
It has been such a pleasure offering these students the means and support to ensure they graduate successfully.
We wish them all the success for their future plans and they will always have a place in our hearts!

Study bursary fund equals huge successes...

Ruduwaan Myburgh
Ruduwaan was selected for the BIA program in 2007 and he fondly remembers this as a
happy day. He was a Gr 7 pupil at the time. Because of his excellent academic record and his
exemplary behaviour he was part of our first group of students selected to study at Wittedrift
High in 2010. He commenced his tertiary studies in 2013 at the University of the Western Cape.
His 4 year B Ed Senior phase teaching degree will come to an end in November this year.
Looking back, Rudi has shown tremendous personal development. On campus he participated
in various activities, also volunteering at the Gender equity unit where he has had the best
experiences to date in his life as he likes to put it.
He also took on various leadership rolls such as the university lgbti+ movement and g3Y South
Africa program. During his 4 year course the extensive teaching practice experience greatly
helped build his self-confidence and teaching skills, when he ventured into schools in rather
unsafe communities. He believes that this is where his destiny lies. His advise to other young
people is to know yourself which is key to working with other people. Looking ahead at where
he will be 5 years from now he mentions that at that stage he would have gained extensive
working experience in previously disadvantaged communities. Good luck Wani!

Siya Tenge
Our student Siya wrote her heartfelt story as she felt it: Wow it is almost 5 years ago when
my great friend, Mandy Mngomezulu, introduced me to BIA. One day, Belinda called me and
told me that I was accepted for the programme. The excitement within me was beyond words.
My mother was overjoyed with tears. In 2012, due to unforeseen circumstances I was rejected
for the choice of courses I had chosen for University. I volunteered at BIA for 6 months. The
reason I applied for the bursary programme was due to having a single parent and not being
sure where my tertiary funding would come from. I saw how the programme uplifted and
developed students during my high school career, specifically my friend Mandy. I hope to one
day own my own business. In order to get there, I would like to gain experience within the
Human Resources (HR) and Industrial Psychology (IO) field. Dear dreamer, never give up on
anything you set your mind to. Always stay positive in every situation you face it is not easy
but worth it. Constantly have backup plans because plan A might not work out the first time
round. Be the change that you wish to see in your world. Thank you and good luck with your
future!

Charn Majavie
Charn joined our program at the end of Gr 8 when she was 13 years of age. This was in
2006. We fondly remember that at that time we thought she would pursue a career in the fine
art world as we immediately noticed what an excellent artist she was. During her year in Gr 10
at Wittedrift High, she became very interested in her friends Biology books and changed a
subject so that she could take Biology too only 2 years before graduating from high school.
This was such a risk yet paid off for sure. Her younger sister who suffers from Spina Bifida,
received weekly physiotherapy at home. Charn was drawn to this and after conducting
intensive career guidance with her, it was clear that this would be her path. She enrolled at the
University of the Western Cape and has just completed her 4 years honours degree in
Physiotherapy. 2017 community service is what will keep her busy for the year. Then she also
works at a local spa offering massages during the holidays. In 5 years from now she sees
herself working more with rehabilitating patients who have suffered serious injuries. Her
message for youngster is to never give up, no matter how long it feels, keep the faith. Charn,
clearly the sky is not your limit!

Born in Africavolunteers
appreciation!
Thank you letter from one of our parents
Dear Isabelle and Born in Africa team,
This is Ameera and Ethans mommy. I would just like to thank you
for everything you do for my children. I am so grateful for the extra
KUMON mathematics lessons my children receive, thanks to Born
in Africa. Thank you for their godparents, the help they get from
their mentor Marita, the camps and swimming classes and the
food which you provide. My children are so happy about
everything and I have never seen them this happy in their lives.
God Bless you and thanks for realising all their dreams. Thanks to
this, my children are sleeping in their own warm beds.
Thank you
Caroline Wellman (mother of Ameera and Ethan)

Thank you letter from one of our volunteers

Hi dear Born in Africa family,
Last week I had my evaluation of my internship, with my mentor at
school and the head of the faculty. They were very enthusiastic
about my story and in the end they gave me a very high mark
(17/20). Also they asked me if next year I wanted to come and tell
about BIA so you could get more internship student from UGent.
Im especially sending this e-mail to thank you all from the bottom
of my heart. Without you guys this wouldnt have been the same
wonderful experience. You all believe in the best potential in each
individual you meet and that is a beautiful thing. Thank you so
much for the experience and for this chance! Also special thanks
goes to the mentor Marita, she also deserves all the credits. She
supported me unconditionally, always when I needed her! Thank
you, never change.
Love you lots,
Emeline Halleux (23 year old student social work at University
Ghent)

Thank you letter from one of the school principals

Dear Born in Africa staff and volunteers,
I would gladly take the time to thank you for everything you have
done for our school and our children. Thanks to your effort and
time and the many programmes you have organised during the
last 13 years you make a very big difference in the lives of our
children. The enthusiasm of your staff and
volunteers is overwhelming and we are very
thankful for your interest in the education for
our children. What you hare doing means the
world to us and our pupils.
Best Regards
Mr. B. Louw
Principal Crags Primary School

Born in Africa Activities

Wittedrift study bursaries

Our mathematical wizards!

2016 saw our largest group of students between Gr 8 and

12 studying at Wittedrift high 40 to be exact. Children
selected to study at WH are chosen based on their
academic performance, their discipline, attitude as well as
the financial disposition of the family.

Our Kumon students from Kranshoek continue to wow us with

their dedication and incredible results. Their back to basics
method truly proves to be the method to match. Susan
Donalds passion for the subject and BIA mother/volunteer
Delina Kleinsmidts dedication to take care of the students.
What a brilliant team!

It costs about R25 000 per

year for BIA to sponsor 1
child which includes the
school fees, hostel fees,
uniform, mentoring, stationary and other needs the
student incurs during the
school year. 2017 will see a
new group added to this
family!
What a lovely opportunity!

Career guidance
Studying at a tertiary level is already very daunting, with
the amount of work, deadlines, examinations and external
pressures looming. Therefor studying towards the career
most suiting to the student is very important. For this
reason, BIA spends much time working with its students
from Gr 10 to 12 on individual career guidance. Students
are tested for their interests, their current grades and their
school subjects to determine which direction their studies
should take. Because of this intensive and meticulous
method, our drop out rate is minimal.

We are getting ready...

With
the
Nippers
club
commencing swimming training
in the new season, our 11 BIA
development swimmers used
the winter holidays to undergo
intensive winter training. We are
so proud of our group who will
hopefully all qualify for the
nippers, club (junior life saving
club).

Also we have very

happy
students
who love what they
are studying and
the
leading
by
example
inspires
their younger peers
at school who one
day will also follow
in their footsteps.

Outstanding achievements so far this year

Bronico Preissex and Tamryn Attwood, 2 of our Plett Sec students were selected to attend the Rotary Adventure camp
held in Cape Town during the June/July school holidays
Leshwin Barnardo was invited by the MIM organisation to take part in a seminar held in Port Elizabeth during July
Alberto Wilskut took part in the SA university cycling champs held in Potchefstroom during July
Megan Van Tura, Wittedrift High student was selected as part of the Western Province netball team for 2016
Jean-Pierre Plaatjies and Bronicco Preissex attended the NMMU Academic Winter school in July
Ragn Cloete and Cashuraan Gwa Gwa, Wittedrift High students were selected for the Eden District netball team
Nick and Penny Brooks held another entrepreneurial workshop for our Crags Plett Secondary students.
Marie-Anna Marais and Amanda Allum are continuing the sewing classes with the Wittedrift Primary School children
BIA boasts 12 prefects for 2016
Joslin Sam is the hostel prefect at Wittedrift High for 2016.
To date a total number of 23 students have received additional medical/dental care.
To date a total number of 542 Letters and presents were handed out to the Born in Africa children.

Dream in Africa
Founded in 2013 this project has realized more than 100 dreams to date.
We strive to realise 2 dreams per month. See below the dreams and happy faces for 2016.
!

Since January more than 30 beds have been

distributed as well as loads of linen to match!

Having a safe, dry place to keep your clothing is

important and 10 cupboards have new owners!

A lucky group of students can now have fun

doing their own hair.

Our kids love and live close to nature. A lucky

few got to meet the Big cats face to face!

Thanks to the Buckinghamshire Born in Africa Charity Golf Day for realising so many of these dreams! Also to
Chantal Van Summeren, Maaswaal College, The Triangel, De Blauwe Vogel visitors and Jef Michielsen
for your support Together we can make a difference!

More dreams thanks to Born in Africa The Netherlands!

Chantal Van Summeren and the Maaswaal College
Beuningen hosted yet another Dream night with 10
artists, a fantastic show and an auction to raise funds for
BIA. Thanks to their efforts, the following dreams can be
realised: drama lessons, school project equipment, swimming lessons, vegetables garden project, internet for
Wittedrift High hostel, first aid box, after school care
materials, bunker beds, computer programs, furniture for
the new classrooms...Wow, looking at these dreams, so
many kids will benefit!

Mentorship Programme and assistants

Know yourself better...
We have been working with the Rots en Water program
this year during our after school mentor sessions in The
Crags, Harkerville, Kranshoek and Green Valley.
The aim of this program is to instil in our children the
importance of their inner strength, enhancing their
confidence and to promote anti-bullying within our schools.
Some of the time the mentors spend with the children is also
devoted to academic development and individual counselling
sessions. The mentors also spend time each term preparing
our children for the quarterly exams. Emergency intervention
takes place when required and our mentors also keep our
godparents up to date by compiling individual mid year
reports of each child they work with. There are currently just
over 400 children, with each of our mentors working with
approximately 100 children each. Thanks to this personal
interaction we have such a high success rate!

Meet our assistant teachers

Since its establishment, BIA has strived to
offer help where needed in our schools.
With over full classrooms and children
who lack reading and writing skills, we
have employed teachers assistants to
help the class teachers with the daily
tasks of educating the students.
Mathematics, reading and writing skills,
life skills and early child hood development are what our team of troopers do on
a daily basis. Chandr Plaatjies featured
at the top works at Crags Primary in the
Gr 1 class. Judy Mintoor to the right works
at Wittedrift Stofpad Pirmary school with
the Gr 1 children and Patricia Jack shown
below owns the crche called Come to
Learn in Kurland Village, The Crags. We
support her school where 50 pre school
learners are placed in her care 5 days a
week. 2 Assistant teachers, Gwyneth
Manuel and Marinda Arendse work at
Harkerville Primary schools with all the
grades.

Happy birthday to you!

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Chesmea Powie
Eshlin Ellenbrugh
Liechen Roman
Mohesha Primo
Ragne Cloete
Jake Johnson
Renate Bailey
Jayden Malgas
Tamia Daniels
Masibonge Vusani / Simoki
Carlin Plaaitjies
Jay-Lee Martins
Keisha Bailey
Whitney Campher
Enrique-leeSmith
Sandy Stuurman
Obuhle Madolo
Lorna Simoki/ Vusani
Clyde- John Smith
Moisha Pluim / Christians
Tatum Terblancher
Joanne/ Irene Seekoei
Chandre Plaatjies
Johaneley Arendse
Anchen Kamfer
Raynisha Ruiters

October

Chenique Seedat
Lancola Goeda
Nol De Vos
Justin
Claassen
Alton Jnr Michaels
Dunovan Kamfer
Jo-Ann Mapondo
Keagan McCarthy
Joanique Windvogel
Megan Van Tura
Relishia Krige
Taylia Athena Attwood
Craig Kamfer
Jamie-Leigh Sam
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Devon Harker

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Zanda Gigi
Courtney Van Wyk
Louise Figeland
Kaleb Jansen
Tamryn Demas
John-Ross Minnie
Yulynne Alexander
Garthwin Van Rooyen
Ruweida Plaatjies
Evana Wiesie / Le Fleur
Relebohile / Angie Mphafa
Danelle Majavie
Denzel Koerie
Cameron Stuurman
Aldain Botha
Kay-Lynn Smith
Bridgette Kortee

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Francoisnique Samuels
Alvinio Mintoor
Amber Sam
Celestine Gelant
Chloe Stuurman
Deano Luiters
Usiphile Matikiti
Kelsey Kriga
Hadley Booysen
Celine Olivier
Lillian Julies
Nazli Majavie
Tess- Lee Maganie
Taylor Williams/windvogel
Radeshna Cloete
Conrad Makonie
Qurran Schoeman
Roheesha Williams
Jaydrolene Morris
Hashim Williams
Jonica Booysen
Carey-Ann Davids
Robert Kleinsmidt
Robin Windvogel

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Amber-Jayde Van Rooyen
Melissa Pikanie
Josleigh-Ann (Joslyn) Mapondo
Amorray Jordaan
Nadine Salman
Kayleigh Jones
Ebricha Saalmans
Shafick Philander
Cally Kleinsmidt
Janine Kamfer
Fabian Jacobs
Miekylia Mintoor
Reagon Damane
Elze Ruiters
Suraida Kamm / Christians
Azica Welcome
Jeandre Mathews
Mycalle Beauzick
Lunisha Brandt
Dominique Plaatjies
Levern Luiters
Tarryn-Amber Minnie
Tasmeen Janklaas
Cheston Pedro
Siyasanga/Siya Tenge
Adija Hartley
Leante Louw
Michael Myburgh
Darielle Bailey
Rosaline Jansen
Charlotte Le Fleur
Nicole Ludick
CaronSalie
Claire Louw / Mpako

Thank you!
Brilliant news! Born in Africas admin department just received official acknowledgement that all we
have permission to issue tax refund invoices until the year 2020 in Belgium!

What wonderful initiatives ...

After almost 30 years of fundraising, running a

business, a successful life in politics, BIA
co-founder and chairman of BIA, Georges De Smul
has commenced his book- about his incredible life.
The sales of the book will support 4 organisations,
including BIA. Happy Birthday George with your
70th birthday party on 1st October which will take
place in Woluwe, Belgium. Please contact George
to secure your personal copy of his memoirs at
georges.de.smul@gmail.com

On 8th October 2016 Toon & Alette van Gelder,

Jan Jacobs and Chantal van Summeren are
organising the event ACTION FOR AFRICA. It is
going to be an evening filled with lots of art pieces,
music, an auction, plenty to eat and drink and the
opportunity to meet people.
With moneys raised there will be a donation towards the building of the new Kranshoek
classrooms. Should you like to get involved kindly contact chantal@borninafrica.org.

Special fundraisers...
Recently Thibaut De Preester had his birthday party. The guests were all asked to give a
donation to the study bursary fund for our tertiary students. Thank you so much!
We owe a big thank you to Toralf Nordbotten for the support we are getting from Norway
thanks to him!
This years edition of the fleemarket in Velzeke, Belgium, was another great success for
Born in Africa. Thanks to the great turn up and great marketing, a lot of money was raised for
the study bursary fund. A big thank you to our board member Hilde De Baets and to all the
volunteers who helped her so nicely that day.
We would like to thank Jef Michielsen with his amazing Jef bicycle project. Thanks to him
and his project it is now possible to learn children how to ride a bike, provide the kindergarten
with bicycles and to fulfill the BIA childrens dream of owning a bike.
Thank you, Nick and Penny Brooks, for the big donation of sport clothing and shoes. And for
the transport of all these big bags of clothing, a thank you is in place for Cemair!
A special thank you goes to all the artists that made the dream night at the Maaswaal
college, The Netherlands, a big success! Pietje Wammes, Daniella Krijt, Alette Huisman,
Kelly Megens, Eric Breuker, Antoinette Hoffs Stijn Coetsier, Rob Bastiaanse, Frans Van den
Heuvel, Cor Remkens and Toon Van Gelder. We also want to say thank you to Chantal Van
Summeren and all the students and teachers at the Maaswaal College for organizing this
amazing event!
Thank you for the classroom donations: Sofie & Emanuel Vandermarliere,
A. Vermeulen, D& E. Vanheede-Decrans, K. & W. Vandermarliere(Devaere), P.D.S.COMM
V, L. Destrooper L., P. Taffeiren, Mac Alba BVBA, Willaert M., C. & J. Dubaere,
P.D.S.COMM VA, S. Destrooper, Steisaren BVBA, Destrooper-Claeys, F+P NV
Fam.Lefevere, K. Vandermarliere, Association Femmes D'Europe, Marnixring AntwerpenCentrum, Stad Eeklo, Van Summeren Chantal, Vanvoorden Leen, Puttemans Sven, SchuilSchuil, Serrien Luc, Vanvoorden Anne, Stadsbestuur Zottegem, Marnixring Vlaemsch Hooft,
S. Puttemans, L. Vanvoorden, L. Serrien, A. Vanvoorden, M. Serrien, B. Serrien, H. Serrien,
B. Vanvoorden, AM Vercruysse, Drijam Peeters-Serrien, H. Lenskens, C. Van Summeren,
anonieme donatie via kitty en kees Vanhelbergen, Rotary Club Plettenberg Bay, Lions Club
Lokeren, Lions Club Ieper Poperinge, Beuningen nu en morgen/Petra Hormes, H. Oerlemans, Toralf Nordbotten birthday party, A. & M. Van der Mersch, BIA Meetjesland team, M.
& B. Lampaert - De Smedt, Katrin Rossi, Heidi Kurt, E. & K., P. Claes, S. Van Wijk-Serrien,
St. Khanyo Luka Krestu Crche, W. van Manen, M. Taelman, Preflexibel NV
Rot.Cl.Coudenberg Br, J. Michielsen, Vastenactie St Niklaas instituut, G. Claeys, Rotary
Club Stuttgart International, G. Munz, Tia Hellebaut, Golfclub Oudenaarde senioren , Rotary
Club Gaasbeek, Womens Club of Copenhagen, Stadsbestuur Knokke Heist, K. Van Der
Hooft, Soulco NV, R. Van Veenendaal, Lions Club Harelbeke Liederik, Vlaamse Atletiekliga
VZW, Seeuws Verzekeringen BVBA, Tamar Schamroth, Haeck Pomelien, G. Lambrecht, De
Bie-Wulffaert, J. De Smet, T. & N. Misman-Bonny, A. van Batenburg, V. Naert, E. Van der
Jonckheyd, G. Van Peteghem, G. & A. De Smul, C. Gey, A. Van Gansbeke, Ginneberge-Van
Waeyenberghe, J. Bruyr, M. De Pover, P. Gilson, E. Dooms, J. Van der Jonckheyd, A. De
Latter, L. Lemmens, R. Van Hoecke, Toralf Nordbotten, An Cattoor, Ruud van Veenendaal.T. Jans, M. Goethals, M. Van De Velde, De Praeter, M. Quinart, F. Smet, A. Verschelde
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE FOOD DONATIONS:
Woolworths, KwikSpar, Sao Gonzales, Le Fournil and Nguni.

Thank you to Simona Ots and the children of

the Church Kring 2000 who got their
confirmation, for the wonderful donations that will
be used for the decoration of our new classrooms
in Kranshoek. Thanks to their support we can now
put up big notice boards in the classrooms.
Brilliant! Big thanks!

Put Born in Africa in your will or donate through a duo legacy.

Even when you are no longer here, you can still make a difference in the education
of a BIA godchild. If Born in Africa is close to your heart, you can put us in your
will. That way you can give Born in Africa a little push in the back even when you
have passed on. Supporting BIA and making your heirs profit is also possible,
through a duo legacy. The duo legacy is a legal way through wich your heirs can
receive more than through a regular inheritance and you can support a good cause
at the same time. When you donate through a duo legacy, Born in Africa will take
all of the inheriatance taxes on their account. Both BIA, as an accepted
organization, and your heirs will profit from this! To get a better idea of your own
situation, please do not hesitate to contact your own solicitor or Jaak Leenknegt at
BIA (jaak.leenknegt@gmail.com).
Thank you Peter & Lieve Peusens - Platteau for donating all
the birth gifts of your lovely newborn daughter Lidewij, to our
studybursary funds. Also big thanks goes to their family and
friends for their donations.
Thank you A & M Maertens-Colaert; Verfaillie-Capals, T.
Janssen, G. & A. De Smul, A. & H. Boot-Siebelinck, C. Agten,
L. & E. De Clercq-Brokken, H. Patfoort, W. & C. VaesenDessers, J. & H. Van Leemputten-De Baets, VerlindenVanbaelenberghe, J. & C. Leenknegt-Lernout, M. Agten, K. Janssen, Coda boekhouders en
fiscalisten, K. Kwanten (huisarts), Fuchs-Feremans, T. & K. Gelade-Vandael, DevosAllemeersch, B. Janssen, J. Van Oostveldt, Beschut Wonen Limburg, P. & S. Van
Limpt-Casteleyn, P. Meurs, Noord-Limburgse huisartsenkring VZW, Janssen-Lambert, E.
Vromman, Burg Ven S-BVBA, E. Munters, P. Ceulemans, NLM Janssen, BaertenKazimierczak, F. Dokter Rogiers, S. De Roover, J. Bertels, W. & C. Sauwens-Moeremans, A.
Delrue, Segers-Mennes, Calsius-Verhoeven, Kelchtermans-Lambrecht, Jansen-Feyen,
Corluy-De Munter, D. & N. Smeets-Vandersteen, M. Hageman

Inktco bvba
MiM VZW
THANK YOU CORPORATES for the tertiary study funds

Thank you for the monthly donations: Tinneke & Joost Bogaert-Verlinden, Victor Poelmans-Lambrights, Henri & Martine De Schouwer, Fons Cools, Meeus-Verheyen, Marc en Roos
Hollanders, Yvan Vandenabeele, Gilbert Verheecke, Van Steertegem-De Temmerman, Leona De Smet, Van Den Eynde-Lemmens, Geert & Sandra Vandermarliere, Rosa Flamand, Hans
Vermeersch, Moers-Scheepmans, Noor Hallegraef, Nancy Calcoen, Luc Van Der Linden, Etienne Vyncke, Wilma Van Bronkhorst, Judo en Wendy Wechuys

Thank you for the kind donations: De Brouwer-Vancolen, S. Blieck, M. De Schouwer, O.Kalisch, Introbest GmbH Co KG, De Backer-Haeck, Business Connected B.V., Raafs M.A.J., P.
Mayele, H. Kurt, A. Marrant, Van Den Goor-Geens, Preflexibel NV Rot.Cl.Coudenberg Br., P. Mayele, FRB-Koning Boudewijnstichting Music for Life, M. Mechant, F. & M. De Peuter-Hendrickx,
J. & C. Dubaere, M. Wijnant, H. Smets, Vrienden K.A.E. V.Z.W., H. Vanophalvens, G. Van Hege, H. De Baets, L. Cornil, P. Diels, J. Daemelinck, De Wilde-De Rae, Lions Club Harelbeke
Liederik, H. Van Bavel, I. Lindemans, Kleijsen-Verhoeye, Ommekaar Zottegem, M. Claeys, P. Mayele, L. Zaman, Scholengroep St.Michiel Burgerschool, St.Lambertusschool Nossegem, Idee
Consulting CV, De Bisschop, M. Verbruggen, Vanoppen-Indesteege, Hendrix-Vanmuysen, Pierre Billet, Erik Breuker, Rob Bastiaanse, Hr R P Miessen, Credit Suisse AG, Eric Van Rompuy,
Scholengroep Sint Michel, G. Goovaerts, B. Vandeperre, Koen Thomas, M. Verbruggen, Vanoppen-Indesteege, Hendrix-Vanmuysen, Hr R P Miessen, A. Van Der Stee

Born in Africa Abroad

Born in Africa is one of the 'lucky' winners of the Jules Destrooper 130 year gala.

Very happy Born in Africa board members

Remi De Backer, chairman BIA SA, explains

Lieve De Backer so excited

Last year, our Born in Africa team received an unexpected phone call from Studio 100 (a Belgian television production company).
One of its founders, Gert Verhulst, who had been a BIA-godparent for years, had also accepted to become godfather to the 130year celebration of Jules Destrooper, a famous Belgian biscuiterie. Mr. Verhulst had the opportunity to put forward BIA as a
beneficiary for these celebrations. Recently, the Vandermarliere family (who took over Biscuiterie Jules Destrooper) kept to the
promise to raise money for BIA and other charities through an auction of 28 giant art-'lukken' (the famous golden, crispy butter
waffle) that were decorated by famous Belgians such as Willem Vermandere, Mark Eyskens, Gella Vandecaveye... This way, the
family shows their sympathy and support for organisations that try to make a difference in the lives of those that are less
fortunate. Who would have dreamed that the auction, that was held in the new airport building in Wevelgem in the presence of
over 400 guests, was to become such a phenomenal success! The BIA board members present were beaming with
happiness. It goes without saying that this extraordinary sum of money will benefit the urgent construction of new classrooms in
Kranshoek. The generous Vandermarliere family has been invited already to be present when they will be inaugurated, with the
Jules Destrooper-logo as the perfect tribute. Who would have thought 'lukken' could bring such 'luck'!

BIA Meetjesland-team
Thanks so much to this special group of folks from Belgium who have conducted a range of
fundraising events in aid of BIA. They have hosted a benefit dinner with a smashing success,
they organised amazing local fundraising auctions and are preparing participation with 10
individual sponsored members in the famous international Dodentocht of Bornem (100km).
Good luck Born in Africa - team you are fantastic!
Donor info is a public foundation specialising in the financial transparency of charities
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and verified information about the activities and resources of charity organisations. Born in Africa
is registered with Donor info and you can thus make a donation in full confidence.
Service clubs, companies, schools, seniors clubs and others who are interested: If you would like to organise something
for Born in Africa you can always contact Georges De Smul or Remi De Backer. They will be more than happy to visit you and give
an informative talk at no cost. Feel free to contact them!

This newsletter was compiled by Nele Schroyen, Emma Irvine, Veronique

Claes, Belinda Coram & Isabelle De Smul Brink.

Would you like to get involved?

Contact people in Belgium
Arlette & Georges De Smul
R. Dalechamplaan 4
1200 Brussels, Belgium
georges.de.smul@gmail.com
Tel/Fax: +32 (0) 27 706 916
Cell: +32 (0) 49 612 236

Contact people between

Contact person in:
Belgium and South Africa South Africa
Isabelle De Smul Brink
Lieve & Remi De Backer
P.O. Box 1674
Cell: +32 (0) 47 528 3873
remi.de.backer@telenet.be Plettenberg Bay 6600
South Africa

Donations are always welcome!

In Belgium:

Iban nr. BE 25 8845 03500182,

BIC-code: HBKABE22

In South Africa: First National Bank, Plettenberg Bay

62044941533, branch code: 210514

Tel: +27 (0) 44 533 6271

Cell: +27 (0) 82 857 2345
isabelle@borninafrica.org

Contact person in:

Norway
Toralf Nordbotten
toralfn@online.no
Germany
Dr. Reinhard Schydlo
rschydlo@aol.com
The Netherlands
Chantal Van Summeren
Chantal@borninafrica.org

England
Corporate fundraiser:
Nick & Penny Brooks
Jaak Leenknegt
Nickandpenny@borninafrica.org Jaak.leenknegt@gmail.com
Have a look at our Facebook page: Born in Africa
& our new website: www.borninafrica.org
Tax exemption in Belgium (from 40) & in South Africa!