Nomcebo's Kids' School Fund
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Hello! My name is Emily Swint and I am raising money for my dear friend, Nomcebo Dlamini's two children so they can go to school.
From 2010-2012 I served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland, southern Africa. Within this tiny nation of about 1.2 million people, approximately 26% are living with HIV/AIDS. It was during this time when I met and worked with Nomcebo in our rural village. She is like a sister to me.
In 2015 the nation was stricken with a severe draught leaving rural communities struggling to make ends meet. Further, the local currency, the Lilangeni, is pegged to the South African Rand. The Rand has continually been devalued over the last several years. Money just isn't able to go as far as it once did.
Nomcebo Dlamini (SiSwati for "treasure"), has several children, two of whom need help paying their primary school fees as there are no public schools in this country. She works full time with Doctors Without Borders (MSF), but her earnings are not enough to keep her children in school. This woman has incredible fortitude, but during this crisis she needs your help. She needs $750 USD by August 1st, 2016 to keep Jessica and Phiwo (pea-whoa) enrolled. Without the money she will have no choice but to take them out of school.
Through your generous contribution, Nomcebo will be able to keep her children in school. Jessica and Phiwo will be able to continue the education they deserve.
Nomcebo, Jessica, Phiwo, the rest of her family and I all thank you all in advance from the bottom of our hearts.
From 2010-2012 I served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland, southern Africa. Within this tiny nation of about 1.2 million people, approximately 26% are living with HIV/AIDS. It was during this time when I met and worked with Nomcebo in our rural village. She is like a sister to me.
In 2015 the nation was stricken with a severe draught leaving rural communities struggling to make ends meet. Further, the local currency, the Lilangeni, is pegged to the South African Rand. The Rand has continually been devalued over the last several years. Money just isn't able to go as far as it once did.
Nomcebo Dlamini (SiSwati for "treasure"), has several children, two of whom need help paying their primary school fees as there are no public schools in this country. She works full time with Doctors Without Borders (MSF), but her earnings are not enough to keep her children in school. This woman has incredible fortitude, but during this crisis she needs your help. She needs $750 USD by August 1st, 2016 to keep Jessica and Phiwo (pea-whoa) enrolled. Without the money she will have no choice but to take them out of school.
Through your generous contribution, Nomcebo will be able to keep her children in school. Jessica and Phiwo will be able to continue the education they deserve.
Nomcebo, Jessica, Phiwo, the rest of her family and I all thank you all in advance from the bottom of our hearts.
Organizer and beneficiary
Emily Mbali Hamba-Mali Swint
Organizer
Pittsford, VT
Vernon Swint
Beneficiary