Friends of Africa Now
We have had a fantastic group of volunteers and supporters who have carried out some of the most amazing feats and all to raise money for Africa Now!
Here are a few examples of the tasks that some wonderful people have undertaken in order to raise valuable funds for Africa Now and our projects.
Katie Cotton's Walk for Life
Katie Cotton and her team took part in the Walk for Life 2007, a 10km sponsored walk that makes a big difference to the lives of people affected by HIV and AIDS in the UK and Africa. Read here> about Katie's experiences of the day!
Marathon Man: David Basham
Completing one London Marathon is a great achievement for most, but after almost a quarter of a century of taking part in marathons, this year, David Basham took part in his eighth and final marathon at the London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April 2007. Read more>.
Ruth Storm's cycle across Africa
Ruth Storm cycled for three weeks through East Africa as part of the Tour D'Afrique, which is a four month cycle race from Cairo to Cape Town. Ruth had to average 150km per day and went through this inspiring experience to raise funds for Africa Now's Elephants and Chillies project in Zambia. Read her story>.
Fashion Show Fundraiser for Africa Now
On Sunday 11th March 2007, as part of Fairtrade Fortnight, students from Oxford Brookes University organised an ethical fashion show to raise money for Africa Now. Click here> to find out more about the event.
Ute's One World Party
'One World Party' is a fully voluntary group based in Maidenhead that runs fundraising events on a one world theme. Their aim is to raise awareness of three small but very effective educational or micro-finance projects and charities, one of which is Africa Now. Their next event is an annual world quiz: the 2007 6th Form Inter Schools' Quiz Challenge on 15 November, to which 30 secondary schools in the Windsor, Slough and Reading area have been invited. This event is followed by a Charity Christmas fair on 28 November. For more information, please contact Ute Wieczorek-King or go to www.oneworldparty.org.uk
Adam and Jim Conquer Kili for Africa Now
Adam Twiss and Jim Minter climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in September 2006 for Africa Now. They wanted to choose a charity with an African angle (given that they were going to be in Africa), and one that helped people on the ground in a sustainable way. A search of Justgiving's charities that led them to Africa Now. Having never even heard of Africa Now before, the projects and ethos really appealed to them. Read here> about their epic journey. If you would like to take part in an adventure holiday and raise money for Africa Now, click here>. 
Andrew Sansom, Professional Photographer
Andrew Sansom travelled to Kenya and took some stunning photographs of Africa Now's projects. His pictures will feature in this year's annual review and add a touch of magic to Africa Now's photo collection. Andrew chose to become a photographer after 15 years in his previous career as an accountant, simply because he enjoys every aspect of photography. For Andrew "a bad day as a photographer is still better than a good day as an accountant!" To find out more about Andrew and his work, take a look at his website, www.andrewsansom.com
St. Andrews University RAG
Students at St. Andrews University have chosen Africa Now as one of their RAG charities for 2007-2008! Money will be raised from various events including RAG week, LOST, Race to Paris and much, much more! Find out more information from the University of St. Andrews Charity Campaigns website. If you would like to choose Africa Now as one of the nominated charities at your university, don't hesitate to contact us.
Behind the Scenes: Kevin White
Kevin is the force behind this website. He has been in charge of the development and upkeep of the Africa Now website for the past year. Kevin White, we salute you! Find out more about Kevin's work at his website www.dewoollery.co.uk
Office Volunteers
Africa Now would also like to thank all of our wonderful office volunteers for their hard work and commitment. Volunteers bring a fresh burst of energy to Africa Now and they are greatly appreciated and treasured. If you would like to volunteer for Africa Now, please contact Kim Guard.
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