http://www.sosafrica.com This is the News Feed for SOS Africa. Use this feed to keep up-to-date with news updates and announcements. en-gb Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:02:00 GMT Copyright: (C) SOS Africa http://www.sosafrica.com/en/contact.htm http://www.sosafrica.com/images/social.gif http://www.sosafrica.com What better way to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the arrival of the Olympic Games, than to participate in the nation's most popular 10k race, through the streets of its capital? SOS Africa has just received 12 entry places for this year's British 10K London Run, and we are offering you free entry into this year's race if you agree to raise... continued... continued...]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:02:00 GMT support@bayviewsystems.co.uk (SOS Africa) http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=172 http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=172 Nearly two years ago I put together a Bucket List, it coincided with my 50th birthday. I finally completed the list on Christmas Day, with what was probably the most physically challenging thing I had done in my life; go higher than Base Camp, Mt. Everest. I was part of a 16 person group who trekked in Sagarmartha (Everest) National Park, Nepal, culminating in climbing Kala Patar, a... continued... continued...]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:02:00 GMT support@bayviewsystems.co.uk (SOS Africa) http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=170 http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=170 We, the staff and children of SOS Africa, are very proud of our charity, its story and the vital support SOS Africa provides children from the townships of South Africa.To celebrate the charity's 9th anniversary and the arrival of SOS Africa's first school bus, we are delighted to annouce the launch of the very firstSOS Africa Charity... continued... continued...]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT support@bayviewsystems.co.uk (SOS Africa) http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=162 http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=162 (Photos courtesy of Helena Snyman) The start of the school year always represents a special occasion for the staff of SOS Africa. It is not only a time when we celebrate our charity's birthday and are reunited with all our wonderful (and slightly taller) children, after the long summer break; we also have the privilege of officially welcoming SOS Africa's latest... continued... continued...]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT support@bayviewsystems.co.uk (SOS Africa) http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=163 http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=163 2011 has been without doubt, an incredible year for SOS Africa. After 12 months of rapid growth during which the charity carried out two major World Cup Projects, opened a new charity shop, increased its national and international support base and the numbers of children supported by its education program, it seemed unlikely that the successes of 2010 could be possibly be matched.... continued... continued...]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT support@bayviewsystems.co.uk (SOS Africa) http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=148 http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=148 When running SOS Africa, there are few moments as special as when we walk new additions to the SOS Africa family through the school gates for the first time. After another very successful year we are delighted to announce that in January 2012 we will be introducing three new children to our education program. It is our pleasure to introduce you to... continued... continued...]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:12:00 GMT support@bayviewsystems.co.uk (SOS Africa) http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=147 http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=147 Having received unprecedented numbers of votes in the aftermath of SOS Africa's first Christmas abseil fundraiser, we are delighted to announce that the winners of our most prestigious ‘best dressed abseiling team' award goes to the Kilver Court Caf''s ‘Harlequin Hunnies.' The Hunnies spent much of the competition jostling for pole position... continued... continued...]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:12:00 GMT support@bayviewsystems.co.uk (SOS Africa) http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=149 http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=149 Last Saturday and Sunday the SOS Africa Charity held its first ever abseil fundraiser event. Over the course of the weekend 90 individuals from 14 different businesses and groups from the local community and beyond joined together to tackle the Kilver Court viaduct in order to raise the remaining finds needed by SOS Africa's School Bus Appeal. The event began on a frosty Saturday morning as SOS... continued... continued...]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:12:00 GMT support@bayviewsystems.co.uk (SOS Africa) http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=143 http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=143 Limited Edition African Themed Christmas Card Packs This Christmas why not treat your friends and loved ones to extra special African themed Christmas Cards. The limited edition cards have been designed by 11 year old, Zimbabwean born Xavier Titley to help raise funds to educate the SOS Africa children. The cards are available in packs of 5 for £2.50 (plus £1... continued... continued...]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:12:00 GMT support@bayviewsystems.co.uk (SOS Africa) http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=139 http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=139 After months of fundraising and mental preparation, 90 individuals from 14 different Somerset-based groups and businesses are now ready to take on the challenge of abseiling down Kilver Court's historic viaduct to raise the final funds required by SOS Africa's School Bus Appeal. Among those taking part are accountants, vets, steam loco enthusiasts, legal... continued... continued...]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:12:00 GMT support@bayviewsystems.co.uk (SOS Africa) http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=142 http://www.sosafrica.com/en/news.htm?id=142