Wednesday, January 27, 2016

HFL Proudly Congratulates Cristina Kessler!

We’ve just learned that Literary Classics has honored our friend and longtime HFL supporter, author Cristina Kessler, with the 2015 Lumen Award for Literary Excellence for her latest book, Hope Is Here!  This award is given for "excellence in nonfiction for young readers" and was selected from numerous entries received from around the globe.

Hope Is Here! is a children’s book based on the true story of Hope, a shorebird that visits St. Croix every year and her incredible annual journey from the Arctic Circle to the Caribbean and back. 

The book was a featured title given to the children of the territory by former first lady Cecile de Jongh as part of her and former Governor de Jongh's annual holiday book giving initiative. It was also given to children in Virginia’s school system. Virginia is home to the College of William and Mary, sponsors of Hope’s tracking program.


Cristina and her husband Joe have been long time supporters of Hope for Limpopo and recently returned from a visit to the Vhutshilo Mountain School in Venda. Their dedication and diligence have resulted in the sponsorship of over 16 VMS students and the initiation of many worthwhile programs in the Limpopo Province.

Cristina will be recognized during the Literary Classics book award presentation to be held on April 2, 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.


Click on Hope Is Here! to purchase a copy.  







Saturday, January 23, 2016

Goat Project Update

More babies have been born creating a lively herd of 24 roaming around the school grounds and creating much havoc! 

Two caregivers recently received a mother goat and its kid. The caregivers have secured their goat houses against stock thieves and VMS continues to provide the initial food supply and care training. 

VMS will sell many of the remaining goats to recoup expenses but a small herd remains for breeding purposes and for milk. 

“Thank you!” to Fernando and everyone who helped to get this important project off the ground. It has certainly proven to be a worthwhile endeavor!



Would anyone like to help us create a Chicken Project?

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Fire Temporarily Halts Skills Training



We were saddened to hear of the recent fire at the Madi a Thavha Mountain Lodge.  http://madiathavha.com/madi-a-thavha-mountain-lodge  


They had generously offered to provide sewing skills training for 5 of our interested ARV students. 

Though these classes have had to be postponed, we offer our Madi a Thavha friends a speedy revival and many well wishes.