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26.01.10 Couple ask their Wedding Guests to Give to Soweto Connection
A South African and Irish couple who will get married in April have decided to ask all of their guests to donate to Soweto Connection instead of buying them a gift. More |
07.01.10 Families in Thulumtwana, Orange Farm say Thank You!
Families in Thulumtwana, Orange Farm expressed their gratitute to Soweto Connection in letters received over the Christmas period. More |
10.12.09 Table Quiz night in Limerick a big success
Thanks to all who supported the annual Soweto Connection Quiz night. Over 1,400 Euro was raised, all of which will go to benefit our partner groups in South Africa and their clients. More |
04.12.09 Raphael Centre Commemorate World Aids Day
Soweto Connection's partner organisation the Raphael Centre in Grahamstown (South Africa) held their World Aids Day Commemoration on Friday the 27th of November. About 400 people attended the ceremony which took place at the Cathedral of St Michael and St George. The theme was "Universal Access... More |
19.11.09 World Aids Day 2009
World AIDS Day 2009 on December 1st is an important reminder that HIV and AIDS still pose a huge threat to people all over the world. The theme, which is 'Universal Access and Human Rights' addresses the critical need to protect human rights and attain access for all to HIV prevention, treatment,... More |
25.10.09 Power of Women and Children launch New Website
The Power of Women and Children (PWC), one of Soweto Connection's partner groups in South Africa, has just launched its new website. More |
28.09.09 Schools Asked to Cheer Sean McGowan Across the Atlantic
Limerick oarsman Sean McGowan and the charity Soweto Connection announced their Shout Out for Sean appeal this week with a visit to Knockea School in Ballyneety. Sean plans to become the first Irishman to row across the Atlantic solo, starting in December of this year. In doing so he will raise... More |
10.09.09 Flagday a Success Despite the Bad Weather
Thanks to everyone who supported the Soweto Connection flagday on Tuesday 8th September in Limerick, especially those who collected on the streets. More |
09.09.09 Soweto Connection meet with South African Soccer Team
On 7th September the South African soccer team (Bafana Bafana) took time out of their busy schedule to met Sean McGowan who will begin his solo row across the Atlantic in December, and Soweto Connection volunteers. More |
04.08.09 Limerick Flag Day, September 8th, 2009
Soweto Connection are holding a flag day in Limerick on Tuesday September 8th. More |