The LOVE APPEAL

Why LOVE Trust?

Education is a critical tool in breaking the cycle of poverty and although much is being done by the South African government and other non-profit organisations to alleviate poverty time is of the essence for the most vulnerable. LOVE Trust specifically focuses on the most vulnerable, trying to reach as many vulnerable children as their limited resources allow.

LOVE Trust (http://www.lovetrust.co.za):

• has a mission to serve and create opportunities for vulnerable children (any child that is impoverished and/or orphaned);
• aims to serve the communities these children live in by providing quality education, starting at preschool level and building up to primary and secondary schooling;
• through the school's presence in communities, develop relationships with the families of the children, looking at ways in which to meet basic needs;
• plans to open a new school every two years, later hoping to serve and create opportunities across the entire southern African region; and
• is a registered non-profit organization (NPO); a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO); and is also registered as a BEE Trust. Donations are tax deductible.

LOVE Trust is particularly close to our hearts as our family and close friends are personally involved with the Trust. They have seen what a difference this trust has already made in the lives of these children, as is demonstrated by the successful opening of their first school, Nokuphila School, at the start of 2010 in Tembisa, serving 45 preschool children. LOVE Trust needs your help in one or more of these 3 ways:

• Raise the profile of LOVE Trust: We aim to use any publicity attracted by our cycle adventure to get people talking about LOVE Trust. You too can assist by spreading the word about Love Trust.
• Donations (once off or monthly): the more funds the Trust can raise the 
  faster they can develop and serve a greater number of vulnerable children, ultimately uplifting communities across southern Africa.
• Volunteers: All enquiries to Andrew Pitt. Volunteers are to bear in mind that you need to be totally self-sufficient and the work you do should be meeting a real need and add real value to the community you are assisting.

Donations can be made here (http://www.lovetrust.co.za/donate.aspx).

• International credit cards are accepted;
• Please include the word 'Amigo' next to your name so that the origin can be tracked; and
• All donations, no matter how small, are appreciated - thank you for your generosity.