Our loved friend, and faithful Africa Jam volunteer, Thembi Ngubane, recently died from drug-resistant Tuberculosis. When most people were silent about their HIV status, Thembi was brave and open about being HIV-positive and helped Africa Jam's school outreach program spread awareness of HIV to thousands of high school students by sharing her story. She helped us all put a face to the mind numbing statistics.
In 2007, Thembi's Aid's Diary aired on NPR, you can listen to it here.
While with Africa Jam, she often told students:
"I wish Africa Jam had come to my school when I was a student, because maybe I would have listened and would not be HIV-positive today. Please listen, there are too many of our people dying. You can do something to stop this disease."
Africa Jam staff and volunteers learned a lot from Thembi and will continue to be warriors in the struggle against HIV/Aids and Tuberculosis.
CAPE TOWN (Dec 30-Jan 4)
White sandy beaches
Red Bus Tour
* Two Oceans Aquarium (at the V&A Waterfront)
* SA Museum (CBD / Company Gardens)
* Jewish Museum (CBD)
* District Six Museum
* Cape Town Castle
* Table Mountain
* Camps Bay
* Sea Point
Fine African Dining
Local Market Shopping
Township Experience
Meeting with Apartheid Activist
AFRICA JAM CAMP (January 4-8)
Volunteer at Africa Jam Camp, nestled in mountains with stunning sea and mountain views. Serving high school age youth and developing relationships that will positively shape your world perspective.
CAPE WINE LANDS (January 8-12)
In the heart of the Wine lands is a piece of paradise. Activities to choose from
Wine Tour and Tasting
Chocolate and Cheese Tour and Tasting
Day Safari
Golf
Massage
Pool
5 star dining
Shopping
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