Soweto Connection raises funds in Ireland for South African community-based groups that are working with people affected by HIV/AIDS. The money collected makes urgent treatment available to HIV/AIDS patients, provides home-based care to sufferers, and assists in HIV/AIDS prevention services.
All donations are gratefully accepted, and all money goes directly to helping AIDs victims and their families.
NEWS/EVENTS
29.08.10 One and a Half Marathons Run for Soweto Connection
On Sunday 29th August, John and Finn Lannon took part in the Galway City Marathon to raise funds for Soweto Connection and their partner groups in South Africa. John took part in the half marathon, and Finn ran the full 26 mile marathon through the streets of Galway. Finn, who is still only 17,... More
06.05.10 Two teacher school wins Shout Out to Sean prize
Tiny Attyrory National School from Co. Roscommon have been drawn as the winners of the Limerick-based Soweto Connection's ‘Shout Out to Sean’ competition. More
11.03.10 The Children of Philani Sing for Sean McGowan as he Rows Across the Atlantic
The Children of Philani, for whom Sean McGowan is rowing across the Atlantic, wrote a song to encourage him. Their song is in Xhosa, but here we have the words translated into English. You can also watch them sing the song! More
SOME OF OUR PARTNERS IN SOUTH AFRICA
- Raphael Centre staff and clients building fences to protect vegetable gardens.
The Raphael Centre provides care and support to people with AIDS, supports and develops community action, and fights the stigma and discrimination surrounding the disease.
- Orphans with new school uniforms bought for them with Soweto Connection funding. This will enable them to get the education that is so vital in order to break the ongoing cycles of poverty.
Soweto Connection donations have gone to the Inkanyezi HIV/AIDS Programme which helps the people of Thulumtwana, Orange Farm. The people of Thulumtwana typify the huge gap that exists between rich and poor in South Africa, as they struggle to survive in squatter camps and cannot get work no matter how hard they try. They also struggle with social and health problems, with little assistance from the state.