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Thanks too for the field trip and history lesson. It made us so much more aware of the challenges facing South Africa and the good work being done. You should be proud of what you and Uthando's projects are accomplishing.
Anna Simmons
California, USA
February 2010
Anna Simmons
California, USA
February 2010
We really want to thank you, and the project workers - the visit was memorable and one of the highlights of our trip.
Jim and Jenny Gervasio
USA
January 2010
Jim and Jenny Gervasio
USA
January 2010
Returned home to Cincinnati last night
I cannot stop thinking about my amazing day I had with you yesterday
Thank you so much for sharing your passion , insights and most of all allowing me to meet your friends
truly a lasting impression I will never forget
stay in touch.
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
much love
Nancy G. Seward
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
513-608-6710
January 2009
Thank you for a most interesting tour around the outskirts of Cape Town. We had a great two weeks in South Africa. The highpoint of our trip was the tour with you, however. An eye opener for all of us. The children loved it. Please thank all the people that made it such a worthwile experience for us (volcano et al). A real inspiration for all of us to meet someone who cares so much and is so dedicated to a worthwhile cause.
Henrik, Marie and all the kids.
Stockholm, Sweden
January 2009
Henrik, Marie and all the kids.
Stockholm, Sweden
January 2009
I wanted to thank you for the time you took to share your work with us last week. It was, for all of us, a wonderful and humbling experience. I hope that you will not mind me saying that your tour was both informative and sensitive. I mean by this that we felt relaxed and although we were tourists it did not feel like a tourist experience.
Neil Deasy
London, UK
January 2010
Neil Deasy
London, UK
January 2010
It has been 5 months since we returned from our holiday in South Africa and the event that has left us with one of the most memorable experiences was our visit to the projects in Khayelitsha with Uthando.
We were completely unprepared for the visit and, in hindsight, realise we failed to acknowledge the need to have provided something on the day to help support each of the projects. As a family we have talked and reflected many times on what was a truly wonderful, but emotional experience and we have the utmost respect for what you have and continue to achieve.
As for you James I can only say how pleased and humbled I was to meet with you. In life my faith in human nature has been questioned so many times, but in you I can see someone who has the same depth of feeling and belief in that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity no matter what their circumstances are. These are values both Karen and I have always tried to instil in our two boys and our time with you reinforced that message better than anything we could have ever conveyed.
Thank you for restoring my faith that there are other people in this mad world that really care and are prepared to make a commitment to make a difference.
Steve, Karen Andrew and Michael Boreham
U K, December 2009
We were completely unprepared for the visit and, in hindsight, realise we failed to acknowledge the need to have provided something on the day to help support each of the projects. As a family we have talked and reflected many times on what was a truly wonderful, but emotional experience and we have the utmost respect for what you have and continue to achieve.
As for you James I can only say how pleased and humbled I was to meet with you. In life my faith in human nature has been questioned so many times, but in you I can see someone who has the same depth of feeling and belief in that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity no matter what their circumstances are. These are values both Karen and I have always tried to instil in our two boys and our time with you reinforced that message better than anything we could have ever conveyed.
Thank you for restoring my faith that there are other people in this mad world that really care and are prepared to make a commitment to make a difference.
Steve, Karen Andrew and Michael Boreham
U K, December 2009
Thank you so much for your help with our epic journey to Africa! My Uthando Day was by far my favorite day there. I've been trying to put the experience into words for people for a few days, and still can't do it justice...
Cathy Dopp
USA, December 2009
Cathy Dopp
USA, December 2009
On Saturday, I was so humbled and deeply moved by what I experienced. I am not sure what I expected – and perhaps the non expectation heightened the experience.
The vibe in the hall – one of excitement, pride and expectation was palpable. The pride of so many parents – whether sober or drunk....was deeply moving and the realisation that Dance for All gave all these kids an opening out of their inherited poverty – to a potentially very bright future, was an incredibly moving and heart warming experience. I was especially moved by a conversation with one parent who stated that she had said to her daughter “don`t be like me – go to school – study – and use your feet to dance your way to a better future” ....really gave me inspiration to see that these kids represented the future of South Africa.
The talent on display was awe inspiring,, the crescendo of noise was captivating and intoxicating, but what came over so clearly was the passion combined with the talent. The size of the smiles, the palpable sense of pride in their achievements and the realisation that an organisation like Dance for All actually changes lives was deeply moving and absolutely uplifting.
My abiding memory will always be of that utterly adorable 3 year old boy who simply stole the show by his breathtaking dancing, his rhythm and his charisma. To realise that he is a child of one of Dance for All`s original kids......just went to show what amazing long term empowerment and good comes out of Dance for All ...and really is a magnificent example of the regeneration of South Africa. Kids are our future ......and seeing how a project like this can provide world class entertainment as well as change lives of ordinary children – was simply amazing.
Thanks so much for the opportunity – what a shame more visitors to South Africa were not there to see the “real” South Africa.
Rosemary Sloggat
London, UK, November 2009
The vibe in the hall – one of excitement, pride and expectation was palpable. The pride of so many parents – whether sober or drunk....was deeply moving and the realisation that Dance for All gave all these kids an opening out of their inherited poverty – to a potentially very bright future, was an incredibly moving and heart warming experience. I was especially moved by a conversation with one parent who stated that she had said to her daughter “don`t be like me – go to school – study – and use your feet to dance your way to a better future” ....really gave me inspiration to see that these kids represented the future of South Africa.
The talent on display was awe inspiring,, the crescendo of noise was captivating and intoxicating, but what came over so clearly was the passion combined with the talent. The size of the smiles, the palpable sense of pride in their achievements and the realisation that an organisation like Dance for All actually changes lives was deeply moving and absolutely uplifting.
My abiding memory will always be of that utterly adorable 3 year old boy who simply stole the show by his breathtaking dancing, his rhythm and his charisma. To realise that he is a child of one of Dance for All`s original kids......just went to show what amazing long term empowerment and good comes out of Dance for All ...and really is a magnificent example of the regeneration of South Africa. Kids are our future ......and seeing how a project like this can provide world class entertainment as well as change lives of ordinary children – was simply amazing.
Thanks so much for the opportunity – what a shame more visitors to South Africa were not there to see the “real” South Africa.
Rosemary Sloggat
London, UK, November 2009
A fantastic experience, and most importantly one that never at any moment gave a feeling of ‘us - the privileged’ and ‘them - the project’. We were simply members of the audience mixing with the family and friends of the performers. And what a performance they gave. From the little ones beaming in their tutus to the electric presence of the senior dancers, the whole show was mesmerising. It was a privilege to be there, and I am humbled by the achievements of the directors, the teachers, the choreographers and most of all by the students themselves.
Daisy Ions
Cape Concierge, Cape Town
November 2009
Daisy Ions
Cape Concierge, Cape Town
November 2009
We were SO impressed by the breadth of your projects! So many different needs are being met...just amazing. You are doing a remarkable job and I hope I can be involved in many ways. Congratulations and best wishes!
Gloria Polis
California, USA, November 2009
A most enlightening and inspiring trip
Irene and Lindsay East
London, UK
November 2009
So very uplifting, being with such positive people in situations of such considerable challenge.
London, UK
Rick and Lynda Moir
November 2009
London, UK
Rick and Lynda Moir
November 2009
We arrived back this morning after a fantastic trip. We all loved South Africa. The projects you took us to see were certainly one of the highlights of our two weeks and very thought provoking. We have talked about them a lot and would very much like to be kept informed about Uthando and to help in any way that we can.
Alan, Sheila and Alan Falconer
London, United Kingdom
November 2009
Alan, Sheila and Alan Falconer
London, United Kingdom
November 2009
Outstanding and impressive experience !!!
We will try to set up a continuous support for you and UTHANDO !!
Andreas Moeschl
Conductor
TOURCHESTER LICH
Niddaer Strasse 20
61209 Echzell
GERMANY
phone: +49 6008 1383
mobile: +49 175 2600318
E-mail: andreas.moeschl@tourchester-lich.de
Web http://www.tourchester-lich.de
We will try to set up a continuous support for you and UTHANDO !!
Andreas Moeschl
Conductor
TOURCHESTER LICH
Niddaer Strasse 20
61209 Echzell
GERMANY
phone: +49 6008 1383
mobile: +49 175 2600318
E-mail: andreas.moeschl@tourchester-lich.de
Web http://www.tourchester-lich.de
My husband and I both agree that your honesty and clarity of such a difficult subject is very impressive. Our discussion at dinner was reflective of the similarities of the problems both our countries are confronting. There are no easy answers.
However, when people who are like minded take the time to help others and share there knowledge and skills, it makes the difference in improving the world. Thank you again. We look forward to being involved in the future.'
Mark and Rosemary Zimmerman
Alaska, USA
October 2009
However, when people who are like minded take the time to help others and share there knowledge and skills, it makes the difference in improving the world. Thank you again. We look forward to being involved in the future.'
Mark and Rosemary Zimmerman
Alaska, USA
October 2009
Thank you for an excellent informative personal and emotive tour. Thank you to all your friends in the townships that have allowed us to meet and learn about them.
Alex and Vicky Ings
London, UK
September 2009
Alex and Vicky Ings
London, UK
September 2009
Thank you for taking me on such a life changing experience.
Jade
Four Rosmead
Cape Town
September 2009
Jade
Four Rosmead
Cape Town
September 2009
Thank you VERY VERY much for a fantastic time this morning.
That was a great eye opener experience and opportunity to learn more about South Africa and absolutely fabulous people like the one we have visited and yourself for doing such a great job.
Patrycja Seneczko
Manager, O on Kloof
Cape Town
September 2009
That was a great eye opener experience and opportunity to learn more about South Africa and absolutely fabulous people like the one we have visited and yourself for doing such a great job.
Patrycja Seneczko
Manager, O on Kloof
Cape Town
September 2009
Thank you so much for taking us on a tour of your projects in the townships today. We all found the experience gave us a new perspective on South Africa that we otherwise would not have seen. We were so impressed with your efforts on behalf of the people in the townships, and wish you continued success.
Jaffe Family
San Fransisco, USA
August 2009
Jaffe Family
San Fransisco, USA
August 2009
The morning we spent with you visiting the projects was for me, the highlight of our trip to Cape Town. It was not only meaninfgul and interesting but totally inspiring. The courage of Margaret and Nokwanda and the team from the Abalimi vegetable gardens to pursue their projects in the midst of such adversity and poverty is incredible. The sights we saw and people we met that morning have stayed with me since and I hope will remain with the boys for ever and cause them to appreciate the advantages they have in life. I very much look forward to receiving your newsletter and keeping up to date with developments at the various projects.
Many thanks
Pearce Family
London
July 2009
Many thanks
Pearce Family
London
July 2009
After having participated in your field trip I realized how ignorant I am and how quickly one pushes desperate situations to the back of one's consciousness, so as not to have to deal with them. Perhaps it's because one doesn't really know how to deal with them in order to alleviate the situation that so many of our fellow citizens live in when one lives on another continent. Of course one can make donations, but that somehow doesn't feel like it's enough. I still don't have a satisfying answer, but this eye opening, interesting, saddening, yet also hope-filling trip you took us on made me realize that we all have to do much more. It should really become a "compulsory" trip for all South African high school children and "wealthier" local citizens and for visitors to South Africa, not just that help in the form of money can be hoped for, but also to show how much the many selfless individuals like yourself and the people involved in the projects are doing to build bridges between the "haves" and "have nots" and to assist those less fortunate to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The media here in Germany seems to focus on what's not been done in South Africa, how many promises have not been kept, but listening to you and seeing the developments in the townships and the individual efforts shows the dynamic and positive side for a change. This is uplifting and should also be made known.
Thanks again for the absolutely enlightening trip, for teaching us so much and for letting us get an inside picture of a life we'd certainly never really get to know. It was truly a life-changing experience, even if this is not the first township I'd been too. It's the way you present the situation of the people living there in a very sensitive and respectful way, the history that brought this all about, the struggle to get rid of the system etc. that gave me a so much better understanding of fellow South African citizens. One cannot but admire and respect these folk. It certainly makes one feel so enormously grateful that one was never disadvantaged or discriminated against. How weird - all just because of superficialities like looks....
What you also managed to impart on this trip was a feeling of hope for the future. The friction and unnatural interaction of the past seems to be dissipating more and more. Now it does feel like we're all one nation and proud to be South Africans. I hope this is not just a feeling I have when I spend time in South Africa, but it does fill me with happiness.
Andrea Munster
Jacana Tours
Munich, Germany, July 2009
Thanks again for the absolutely enlightening trip, for teaching us so much and for letting us get an inside picture of a life we'd certainly never really get to know. It was truly a life-changing experience, even if this is not the first township I'd been too. It's the way you present the situation of the people living there in a very sensitive and respectful way, the history that brought this all about, the struggle to get rid of the system etc. that gave me a so much better understanding of fellow South African citizens. One cannot but admire and respect these folk. It certainly makes one feel so enormously grateful that one was never disadvantaged or discriminated against. How weird - all just because of superficialities like looks....
What you also managed to impart on this trip was a feeling of hope for the future. The friction and unnatural interaction of the past seems to be dissipating more and more. Now it does feel like we're all one nation and proud to be South Africans. I hope this is not just a feeling I have when I spend time in South Africa, but it does fill me with happiness.
Andrea Munster
Jacana Tours
Munich, Germany, July 2009
Thanks for the authentic cultural experience; I found it to be really moving particularly when all the kids said goodbye and the old fogies started singing and dancing. Uthando is clearly making a real difference in many peoples’ lives. The goodwill that you have already created is obvious and you would need to be the ultimate ice man not to be touched by the projects that you are supporting. The experience that you offer is exactly the type of experience we are wanting our guests to have. You are doing great work and we will definitely be supporting you.
David Shorrock
Four Rosmead Hotel
Cape Town
June 2009
David Shorrock
Four Rosmead Hotel
Cape Town
June 2009
Brilliant tour, very interesting and insightful. Fantastic experience. Thank you
Charlie and Katie Gunn
Earlsfield, London
May 2009
Thank you for a wonderful tour. It made the townships be so much more real and alive for us. It humanized the people living there and made your efforts to support their efforts so much more understandable. You are doing great work, James.
Ellen Zinner and Edward Dudley
Maine, USA
April 2009
Ellen Zinner and Edward Dudley
Maine, USA
April 2009
Thank you so much for a very interesting morning. You became our "walking history book" and I could have listened to you all day.
We learned so much from you about the hopes & aspirations of your township people and were priviledged that you introduced us to some of them.
Charlotte has returned to school a little wiser I hope & with an insight into the way of life & problems in South Africa.
It's certainly given her ideas about that "gap year" but there's "a lot of water to go under the bridge" before then.
We wish you well in the fantastic work you are doing
God Bless you all
Margaret Jones
London, United Kingdom
March 2009
We learned so much from you about the hopes & aspirations of your township people and were priviledged that you introduced us to some of them.
Charlotte has returned to school a little wiser I hope & with an insight into the way of life & problems in South Africa.
It's certainly given her ideas about that "gap year" but there's "a lot of water to go under the bridge" before then.
We wish you well in the fantastic work you are doing
God Bless you all
Margaret Jones
London, United Kingdom
March 2009
A very humbling and enlightening experience
Jean Holmes, SA Tourism
London
April 2009
Thank you for the time and effort you have put into spreading the love ! An enlightening experience with a positive outlook for the future.
John and Patricia Dewhurst
Horton, UK
April 2009
John and Patricia Dewhurst
Horton, UK
April 2009
A very informative and uplifting experience to visit such wonderful people in sadly poor areas. Well worth it to bring one down to earth and would recommend it to anyone visiting SA. It really opened our eyes to a whole different side of life. Keep up the brilliant work.
Sharples family
Worsley, Manchester, UK
April 2009
Sharples family
Worsley, Manchester, UK
April 2009
I just wanted to thank you for the afternoon we spent with you on our recent holiday in South Africa. It truly was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you also for telling us about the recent past in South Africa. Although I thought I knew something about apartheid, there was lots I didn't know and things which had more resonance when you are actually there seeing how things are.
Anne Ansbro
UK, March 2009
Anne Ansbro
UK, March 2009
Thank you for doing the most important work !!
Lorna Chang
Gates Foundation
Seattle, USA
March 2009
Lorna Chang
Gates Foundation
Seattle, USA
March 2009
We absolutely loved the Uthando Tour! The way you approach the problems that the township communities are facing, is definitely one of the most sustainable ánd amazing options to get a look inside
Evelien van Veen
Talisman Travel Design, Holland
February 2009
Many thanks for a wonderful morning. I wish you all the luck in the world and it is reassuring to know that there are still people like yourself who embody what is good about the human spirit. I will always remember what I saw today and hopefully we have given a small amount back.
Best regards for the future and I may see you again one day.
Nick and Cathy Armitage
Merseyside, UK
February 2009
Best regards for the future and I may see you again one day.
Nick and Cathy Armitage
Merseyside, UK
February 2009
Fantastically interesting and encouraging, we will tell all our friends about Uthando and all the wonderful projects it supports.
Michael and Hilary Kaltz
Northwood, UK
February 2009
Michael and Hilary Kaltz
Northwood, UK
February 2009
A very moving and invaluable experience. So so glad I took the time with Uthando. Thank you.
Richard Dean
Surrey, UK
February 2009
Richard Dean
Surrey, UK
February 2009
It really was our pleasure. The time we spent turned out to be one of our best experiences. Just got back and have been telling everyone about it. I am sure we will keep in touch. Your work makes you one of the real heroes". Best of luck.
A wonderful experience, thank you.
Sandi and Gary Abrams
Chicago, USA
January 2009
A wonderful experience, thank you.
Sandi and Gary Abrams
Chicago, USA
January 2009
Definitely one of the highlights of our stay in Cape Town
Bauwman Family
The Netherlands
January 2009
Bauwman Family
The Netherlands
January 2009
Fantastic, really enjoyed the experience
Carroll Lensivs
California, USA
January 2009
Carroll Lensivs
California, USA
January 2009
We had a lovely time, and particularly loved the dancing.
Northrop Family
New York, USA
January 2009
Northrop Family
New York, USA
January 2009
The tour was very moving, and I learned a lot, thank you.
Cedric Johnson
San Francisco, USA
January 2009
Cedric Johnson
San Francisco, USA
January 2009
This has been the most interesting tour we took during our stay.
Vandelli Family
Modena, Italy
December 2008
Vandelli Family
Modena, Italy
December 2008
Very interesting tour. It has given us a good insight of the everyday life in the townships, good and bad aspects.
Nyberg family
Taby, Sweden
December 2008
Nyberg family
Taby, Sweden
December 2008
Awesome and eye opening day
Dr Steven Cross
Ohio, USA
December 2008
Dr Steven Cross
Ohio, USA
December 2008
Uthando offers a different experience.
An opportunity to meet some of the many people in our
society who are experiencing challenging circumstances, and
at the same time, an opportunity to meet some of the people
who care and who are making a difference.
Your field trips are informative, enlightening, uplifting and an
essential experience for both overseas visitors, interested in the
human side of our country, and for South Africans alike.
More than this, it allows people an opportunity to contribute in
some small way towards these projects and through their heightened
awareness, to the positive efforts that will change our society for the better.
Congratulations!
Love
Glen Christie
Vineyard Ventures, Cape Town
South Africa
November 2008
An opportunity to meet some of the many people in our
society who are experiencing challenging circumstances, and
at the same time, an opportunity to meet some of the people
who care and who are making a difference.
Your field trips are informative, enlightening, uplifting and an
essential experience for both overseas visitors, interested in the
human side of our country, and for South Africans alike.
More than this, it allows people an opportunity to contribute in
some small way towards these projects and through their heightened
awareness, to the positive efforts that will change our society for the better.
Congratulations!
Love
Glen Christie
Vineyard Ventures, Cape Town
South Africa
November 2008
James we had a great pleasure to share these precious moments with you and your friends, this has given us hope that there are alway possibities to make this place better if we want it... you and your team have been very inspiring to us. Please keep us update with your projects.
Christian and Laurence Bagnoud
Switzerland
December 2008
You're a constant inspiration James, thank-you so much for living your vision with such incredible faith and courage... and for making it contagious! On behalf of all of us 'on the field'; we appreciate you more than we can express adequately!
Christopher Luyt
Director
Hlanganani Ngothando , Kwa-Zulu Natal
Director
Hlanganani Ngothando , Kwa-Zulu Natal
December 2008
Thanks very much, what a great inspiring experience
Sean Kritzinger
MD, Giltedge Travel, Cape Town
Sean Kritzinger
MD, Giltedge Travel, Cape Town
December 2008
Wonderful, uplifting, and very educational
Kate and Rick Tomkinson
USA
November 2008
Kate and Rick Tomkinson
USA
November 2008
Thank you very much for you tour yesterday. As you could notice, all the information and backround knowledge you shared with us made me speechless. When I decided to leave my homeland for while I had many option like Australia or the US but I wanted to see what really happens in South Africa. Your well organized tour gave me a huge insight in the life of many many nice people. And it was really emotional to see that all these people gave us the chance to say sorry and build a new and better future for all of us. I really like to thank you for that. I wish you all the best for you and your projects and I am sure that is a possibility to work together. Thanks again and kind regards
Silvio
SALT, Cape Town
Silvio
SALT, Cape Town
November 2008
Thank you so much for the tour yesterday. I think we will need some more days to assimilate all these impressions.
I am really impressed of your way to help and I really want to do something for those people as well. Thank you !
Sabine Schmidt
Thank you so much for the tour yesterday. I think we will need some more days to assimilate all these impressions.
I am really impressed of your way to help and I really want to do something for those people as well. Thank you !
Sabine Schmidt
SALT, Cape Town
November 2008
Everything we pay attention to will be growing, lets pay attention to all these good things we have seen through Uthando.
Ron and Brigitte van Berlo
Maastricht
The Netherlands
November 2008
Ron and Brigitte van Berlo
Maastricht
The Netherlands
November 2008
We had a fantastic day and learned a lot. We loved the different components to this tour, especially the dancing and the township experience.
Margo and Camilla Dorment
Washington DC
November 2008
Margo and Camilla Dorment
Washington DC
November 2008
A wonderful experience with lovely people. We saw the other side of South Africa. Thank you.
David and Caroline Philippoz
Switzerland
November 2008
David and Caroline Philippoz
Switzerland
November 2008
A very memorable experience.
Mark Mansoor and Alison Bailey
Washington DC, USA
November 2008
Mark Mansoor and Alison Bailey
Washington DC, USA
November 2008
Very interesting and educational tour !
Kari Holmen and Sissel Talseth
Oslo, Norway
November 2008
Kari Holmen and Sissel Talseth
Oslo, Norway
November 2008
Thank you for the tour last month. The projects all seem to be doing fantastic work and for a first time visitor to townships, it was a really moving introduction. The Hout Bay Music Project was absolutely brilliant, it was great to see children doing what they enjoy and also being really good at it, the Nelson Mandela Birthday song was wonderful! I hope they continue to flourish and look forward to hearing updates on how both they, and all of the other projects that you are supporting do in the future.
Once again, many thanks and I look forward to sending many clients on tours with you in the future.
Peter Felix
Audley Travel, UK
October 2008
Thank you for such a great day and a personal highlight of the trip for me. I believe you have got the balance spot on and are offering a real insight into the future of South Africa from grass roots level. It allows clients to see what differences are being made even under extreme circumstances.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to joined you on the tour.
Duncan Middleton
Audley Travel, UK
October 2008
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to joined you on the tour.
Duncan Middleton
Audley Travel, UK
October 2008
An exceptional, moving and thought provoking day. The tour was a real highlight of our trip. Thank you.
The Rodger Family
London, United Kingdom
October 2008
The Rodger Family
London, United Kingdom
October 2008
One of the highlights of Cape Town for us was the Uthando tour with James. He was very interesting to talk to and is doing doing really good work. The projects we visited were all unique and really showed us a positive side to the townships. Seeing this positive helped balance any feelings of sadness in witnessing such extreme poverty. We really enjoyed interacting with some of the locals as well. So, thank you for bringing this to our attention, it was definitely one of our favorite parts of the trip as it helped connect with the place we were visiting more deeply.
Bill and Angela Ling
NYC, USA
Bill and Angela Ling
NYC, USA
Roar Africa
October 2008
October 2008
Incredibly educational. Thank you
Tripp Hunter and Val Thomas
Seattle, USA
October 2008
Tripp Hunter and Val Thomas
Seattle, USA
October 2008
Informative, interesting and fun, keep up the great work you are doing.
Richard Dnverwacht and Eveline Kennedy
Vlaadingen
Netherlands
October 2008
Richard Dnverwacht and Eveline Kennedy
Vlaadingen
Netherlands
October 2008
Excellent tour, very informative and off the beaten track
Ronald Kennedy and Isle Fredericks
Cape Town
October 2008
Ronald Kennedy and Isle Fredericks
Cape Town
October 2008
We had a truly fantastic experience !
John, Harry, Marie and Nancy
Maastricht
The Netherland
October 2008
John, Harry, Marie and Nancy
Maastricht
The Netherland
October 2008
We had a truly fantastic experience !
John, Harry, Marie and Nancy
Maastricht
The Netherland
October 2008
We really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about life in South Africa. Thank you for giving us such a great and interesting insight into peoples lives through these wonderful projects
Wolff Family
Hamburg, Germany
October 2008
We thought we would drop you an email to express our thoughts following our Uthando tour with you on 9th October as we feel we didn’t come close to capturing the right words in our comments on your information sheet at the end of the trip - I think we had seen and learnt so much we needed time to rationalise our thoughts.
Angus and I started the day in what we now realise was complete ignorance of the depth and breadth of Apartheid and the resulting effects almost 20 years since it’s apparent demise. Like most westerners we only knew what the media told us, however since our first trip to South Africa 4 years ago and observing those townships stretching for miles as we left Cape Town airport to start our honeymoon, we felt it was important for us to understand more on our return trip.
This is something we certainly achieved not only through the projects that you took us to, but also through your political knowledge and grasp of the negative residue of Apartheid but more importantly the positivity of the projects we encountered.
Of particular interest to me were the ladies at the vegetable garden. Food and eating organically is a passionate subject for me and to see a project that has such lasting benefits both economically and for health was fantastic. For Angus, I know that he was moved greatly by the singers at the old peoples day centre.
We are keen to stay in touch and hear of the work you are doing and also the best ways to donate to Uthando or the projects directly when we feel it is appropriate.
Sarah & Angus Allan
October 2008
Great to see projects for the progression of communities, to help poverty and health for less fortunate people
Angela Smith
Coal Point, Australia
October 2008
Angela Smith
Coal Point, Australia
October 2008
Wonderful experience, great insight into life in the townships and we really enjoyed the visits to the various projects
Angela and Bill Ling
New York, USA
October 2008
Angela and Bill Ling
New York, USA
October 2008
Fantastic and informative without being pushy. Many thanks
Kerry Wyatt
Cape Town, SA
October 2008
Informative yet informal, a very good balance and interesting projects.
Sarah and Angus Allan
Perthshire, Scotland
October 2008
Sarah and Angus Allan
Perthshire, Scotland
October 2008
Great trip! Invaluable experience, eye opening.
Brett & Elizabeth Pomerantz
New York
October 2008
It has been very interesting to see this side of South Africa and to see and understand what you’re doing. Thank you and good luck!
Pietro & Valentina Biglia
Turin, Italy
September 2008
It was a wonderfully enlightening and educational experience. I look forward to spreading the “Uthando” way around the U.S.
Brett & Elizabeth Pomerantz
New York
October 2008
It has been very interesting to see this side of South Africa and to see and understand what you’re doing. Thank you and good luck!
Pietro & Valentina Biglia
Turin, Italy
September 2008
It was a wonderfully enlightening and educational experience. I look forward to spreading the “Uthando” way around the U.S.
Daniela Bonanno (Absolute Tours)
New York, USA
September 2008
It was one of our best experiences during the whole journey to SA!
Dr Hannu Westerinen and Dr Kaisu Pitkala
Finland
August 2008
Dr Hannu Westerinen and Dr Kaisu Pitkala
Finland
August 2008
With the range of target projects under the Uthando umbrella, there are many interesting developments and much reason for a repeat visit.
Loyiso Mfuku (Abang Africa)
Cape Town
August 2008
Loyiso Mfuku (Abang Africa)
Cape Town
August 2008
We loved our time in CT and were quite struck by so much good that was happening. Uthando really helps shine a light on the good that is happening, the stuff that doesn't make to the papers, but is just as newsworthy as the other things that do get all the attention.
Sean Butler
Dubai, UAE
August 2008
Sean Butler
Dubai, UAE
August 2008
This part of Cape Town... is interesting and well worth seeing.
Paolo Mezzalira
Paolo Mezzalira
Italy
August 2008
I had a lovely day & I was extremely touched by the pride & passion of the projects.
Monique Valley (Rhino Africa)
Cape Town
August 2008
August 2008
I had a lovely day & I was extremely touched by the pride & passion of the projects.
Monique Valley (Rhino Africa)
Cape Town
August 2008
It has been a great experience sharing time with you in Cape Town. We loved the Country and the people and you helped us to better understand. You’re doing a great job!
Guilo Rasperini, Michela & Anna Tommaso
Milan, Italy
August 2008
Excellent, knowledgeable guided tour with great background on apartheid. Excellent choice of stops with a great variety.
Patrick Prendergost
Canada
August 2008
Amazing trip! So full of life, laughter and love. A very fine name for a very fine experience. Thank you!
Tom Cheung
Canada
August 2008
I just want to thank you for yesterday. I was truly inspired by what you are doing and feel that there needs to be more people like you out there making people aware of what is being done as solutions and not what was done in the past. I really appreciate it. Have a good day.
Nick Ford (Inspirational Places)
Cape Town
August 2008
Thank you so much for taking Elmarie & I with you this morning.
It was a very eye-opening and enlightening experience. You have a very special job & are able to do lots of good for people who really need it.
Georgina Stokell (Ilios Travel)
Cape Town
August 2008
Thank you so much for taking me to the project yesterday, I was blown away by those amazing people and am really excited about trying to help them improve the living conditions and alleviate some of the worries they face on a daily basis....also the gardens are WONDERFUL. I feel like I have been living in a cocoon and now you have given me a reason to emerge from that sheltered space and do some good stuff!!!!
I really want to reiterate how amazing the work you are doing is and if there is stuff I could help you with I would love to do that too!!! Anyway, thanks so much again! I wish you all the success with Uthando! I Know it is going to fly!
Mel Arnold
Cape Town
August 2008
Thank you so much for the educational this morning, I found it fascinating and a wonderful new perspective on an area of our City that is often not enjoyed or supported as it should be.
Lucy Quinan (Dragonfly Africa)
July 2008
I would just like to thank you once again for the morning – as I said it was the first time that I was ever in a township and it was GREAT! I enjoyed every minute of it. I have also learned some valuable lessons and my eyes have seriously been opened.
Gina Jaftha (Hidden Vintage Tours)
July 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It was a real eye-opener, and I guess that’s exactly what township tours should be.
I felt very safe with you and your guide, and never felt uneasy any where we went.
I particularly enjoyed seeing so many veggie gardens. I am so pleased that they are coming to the realization of what a necessity it really is to be able to sustain your community with fresh, cheap and healthy food!
Being an animal lover and all, the vet also touched me, and I would really like to learn more about that organization.
Kim Evans (Mushinda Tours)
July 2008
Thank you so very much for exposing us to your amazing work yesterday, it was very insightful and very positive.
Jacob Coetzee (SATC Holidays)
July 2008
Thank you so much for a great day out, it was a truly an experience never to forget. Once again a big thank you.
Sarah McGuinness (Audley Travel)
June 2008
Thank you for a truly meaningful visit. We will never forget how we were allowed into the world of these wonderful people, if only for a moment. We were profoundly affected by those we met with you that Saturday. It is our prayer that the hope they receive from future generous visitors will make a permanent change in their lives and hearts.
Suzanne, Miki and Derek
United States
June 2008
I would like to thank you for the educational that you arranged for us on Tuesday. I was really touched by the projects visited and do hope that we all can make a difference in those people's (and animal's) lives. It is a wonderful thing that you are trying to do and I will definitely support you! It is definitely an eye-opener and it is great that you end off with an arts project as I do believe that you should end off on a high note.
Thanks again!
Benita van der Westhuizen (Ikapa)
June 2008
I felt that the tour gave me an honest view of how many South Africans live and the hardship and need that they experience daily. The tour did not leave me with a feeling of ‘guilt’; instead, it inspired me and left me with the feeling that even my small contribution will make a difference. The overall theme of the tour was that with our support of Uthando SA, these folk have a lifeline of hope for a better life. The experience really challenged me and really changed my outlook on certain issues.
James thank you so much for today... I thoroughly enjoyed all you opened my eyes to.
Amy (Livingstone Safaris)
June 2008
Tonight I wouldn't want to be anywhere but on the southern tip of Africa... our continent is experiencing a creative, cultural and spiritual awakening.
Other than the graphic images of violence, poverty, malnutrition and sickness of Africa that's mostly portrayed in the media, there are countless stories of love, passion, integrity and compassion. I know this because I saw some of these this afternoon.
More than ever before I am proud to be an African. I commit myself to changing the world immediately around me step-by-step (in the smallest of ways if need be) through my words and pictures and a positive attitude.
And with love, compassion and tolerance for the human beings - whoever they may be - that cross my path every day. Just one day at a time... .
Charles King
Mpumulanga, South Africa
June 2008
It was a pleasure to meet you in Cape Town! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with you and are inspired by your work. I wish you great success with Uthando.
Loretta McCarthy
New York , USA (Roar Africa)
April 2008
James, you have and always will be an inspiration. People like you make a difference. I am very proud of you for launching this organisation - I look forward to seeing your organisation grow into one of the best and most reputable of its kind in SA.
Albrecht Van Maltzahn
Cape Town
April 2008
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