C & K Wright

I’m raising $2,000 to help maintain and improve the accommodation and surrounding grounds used by volunteers at the COPTRUST Durban Project. The accommodation provides an important base for volunteers while they’re in South Africa, and keeping the space safe, functional and welcoming is an ongoing responsibility. The funds raised will go towards essential maintenance, repairs, materials and general upkeep of the accommodation and grounds. I’ll be travelling to South Africa in October and will be getting on the tools myself, putting the funds directly towards practical maintenance and improvements while I’m there. Every contribution, big or small, will help us look after the spaces that support the volunteers who give their time to the project — helping us maintain our impact and leave the accommodation and grounds better than we found them.

In October, I’ll be travelling to Durban and while we’re there, we have the opportunity to support a local community initiative that is doing something incredibly special for elderly community members. The Knitting Club and Sewing Group provides a safe and welcoming space where gogos (grandmothers) of the community can come together each week to connect, create, share stories and, most importantly, find a sense of purpose while feeling cared for and valued. The club relies on donations to provide wool, fabric, cotton and other craft materials that the gogos use to create beautiful handmade items. During our time in Durban, we’ll also be volunteering our time — helping with activities, spending time with the elders, sharing meals, and simply being there to connect and support the community.