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About the Ubunye Project

The Ubunye Project is a project by juniors from Mount Madonna School as part of the Values in World Thought Program. The students went on a learning journey to South Africa from June 16 to July 3, 2017.

"Ubunye" is the Zulu word for 'unity'.

In South Africa, we visited a variety of schools and organizations to expand our world view and build unity with people around the world. We also met and spoke with several influential people in the South African community including Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

During the past school year, we worked hard to fundraise for the trip, as well as gather donations, physical and monetary, for the wonderful organizations we visited, such as Botshabelo Childrens AIDS village and the Philani Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition project.

UBUNYE SCHEDULE

Friday June 16th:
Departure from California

Sunday June 18th:
Arrival in Cape Town

Monday June 19th:
Visit Robben Island
Interview with Thulani Mabaso

Tuesday June 20th:
Meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Wednesday June 21st:
Philani Child Nutrition Project - Khayelitsha

Thursday June 22nd:
LEAP School - Langa Township
Meeting with Pregs Govender

Friday June 23rd:
Visit Norman Henshilwood High School

Saturday June 24th:
Travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Sunday June 25th:
Botshabelo Childrens AIDS Village

Monday June 26th:
Tembisa Performing Arts Rehearsal, Intercultural exchange
Visit Ikusasa Comprehensive School

Tuesday June 27th:
Apartheid Museum
Interview with Peter Harris
Tembisa Performing Arts Rehearsal