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    The Umbono Project is a project by incoming seniors from Mount Madonna School as part of the Values in World Thought Program. The students are currently on the learning journey to South Africa from June 14 until July 2, 2019.

    Umbono means ‘perspective’.

    In South Africa we will be visiting a number of amazing programs, schools, and organizations that help support communities and people.

    UMBONO SCHEDULE:

    Friday June 14th:
    Departure from California

    Saturday June 15th:
    Travel

    Sunday June 16th:
    Arrival in Cape Town
    Interview Preparation

    Monday June 17th:
    Visit Robben Island
    Interview with Thulani Mabaso
    Visit Table Mountain

    Tuesday June 18th:
    Philani Child Nutrition Project

    Wednesday June 19th:
    LEAP School – Langa Township

    Thursday June 20th:
    Interview with Mamphela Ramphele
    Craft Market

    Friday June 21st:
    Interview with Pregs Govender

    Saturday June 22nd:
    Travel to Johannesburg

    Sunday June 23rd:
    Botshabelo Children’s AIDS Village

    Monday June 24th:
    Meeting with Chene Swart
    Visit Tembisa Performing Arts

    Tuesday June 25th:
    Tembisa Performing Arts – Rehearsal

    Wednesday June 26th:
    Tembisa Performing Arts – Rehearsal and Performance for local Community

    Thursday June 27th:
    Apartheid Museum
    Visit Soweto
    Craft Markets

    Friday June 28th:
    Interview with Professor Piet Meiring in Pretoria
    Travel to Pilanesberg National Park

    Saturday June 29th:
    Safari

    Sunday June 30th:
    Safari

    Monday July 1st:
    Travel to Johannesburg
    Craft Market
    Depart South Africa

    Tuesday July 2nd:
    Arrival in California

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Posted: June 19, 2019 | No Comments |
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