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ANSA in Africa: People and Places
ANSA in Africa: People and Places
Commercial success
The scenic Western Cape coastline is a popular backdrop for commercials or movies, as is happening with this guy and his big red chair. The locals love to tell the story of an expensive auto maker who tried to put their luxury car on one of the rocks by helicopter and it fell into the ocean.
Beach friends
Many little ones learn about beach life at a very young age, including this girl and her eight-week old Jack Russell Terrier puppy.
Seaside dancers
Residents find the seaside promenade that lines much of the western edge of Cape Town a perfect spot for exercise and leisure.
The other end of the continuum
Just down the road from the corrugated metal and wooden shacks, which can be found in the heart of Cape Town as well as in the townships, are these multi-million dollar seaside and mountainside homes. The views from these homes are stunning, especially when the spectacular sunsets settle over the Atlantic each evening.
View from Table Mountain
Cape Town is distinguised from other seaside cities by the presence of distinctly shaped mountains and peaks. Here Lion's Head is viewed from the top of the much taller Table Mountain, a long, majestically plateaued structure that lines the eastern side of the city. Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for 17 years, can be seen in the distance.
Cape Town
Cape Town is a beautiful city nuzzled up against the Atlantic Ocean.
HIV support
Shipping containers are used for many purposes in the townships, often times for HIV clinics or support group areas. Yabonga! is an HIV education and support group working in many areas in the townships.
Herbs and potions
Fresh herbs and potions can be found at open-air markets. While various products can be used for good purposes, the Ministry of Health has had -- and caused -- problems with the promotion of some natural products as cures for HIV/AIDS.
Fresh success
Gardens are an important part of feeding programs in the townships. They can be found beside schools, creches, senior centers, homes, and in land bought or leased specifically for such use. The more gardens the community can put in, the more self-sufficient -- and healthier -- the residents can become.
Peaceful surroundings
This view from the entrance of the Rainbow Center in the township of Gugulethu is just one of the many magnificent sights found everywhere in the western cape of South Africa.
What real outcomes look like
This HIV+ youngster was wrapped in rags at the age of two and thrown under the fence of the Okahandje Park center. Today, although very small for his four years, he is healthy and thriving.
Thumbs up
These beautiful kids are saying, "cheeeeeese"; with their Xhosa accent it sound more like, "jeeeeeeese". Check out the little girls' snazzy furry boots!
Recess time
The barren "playground" of this large elementary school is typical of most in the townships. Here as most often at home, children must rely on their friends and their imagination to create fun activities at playtime.
Lunch line
View from inside the soup kitchen.
Snack time
338 orphans and vulnerable children are fed at this Okahandje Park daytime care center in Namibia. On this Saturday morning most of these kids have not eaten since lunch the day before, thus the tired look on their faces as they wait for their snack of an apple at 11am. Having the kids sit or stand in a quiet and organized manner is part of the center's attempt to bring some sense of structure and order into the usually chaotic lives of these children.
Nap time
There are 36 children napping (or are supposed to be napping) in this tiny creche backroom. 38 slightly older children are giggling over pictures they've just seen of themselves in an adjacent room. The ceiling and walls of this creche are falling in and the one lightbulb hangs from frayed wires, but the three mamas who work and volunteer here nonetheless provide the kids with fun activities and ever-important hand holding, hugs and love. There are hundreds of creches (or in some cases "educare centers") throughout the townships surrounding Cape Town, each with 40-100 kids.