Creating Change Newsletter 2013 and going forward!

[Liesel James]

Dear friends of Creating Change,   2013 has come to an end. A significant year for us; we lost our African Father and leader, Nelson Mandela.  A time where our current leadership is questionable and a time for all South Africans to be reminded about the sacrifices Nelson Mandela made to achieve his vision, freedom and unity amongst us all.   Quoted by a prophet: “As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.”   We all have the same ability inside of us and it is our duty to continue the work that he had set us all out to do.   “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”,   When I look, listen or read about Nelson Mandela, I truly feel that love.  Prophet Madiba, our role model did not have to read self help books; he developed those skills for us to learn from and to continue through. We must stay inspired by his words.   With life in mind Creating Change focus on grass root level, empowering the youth through Conscious Life Style Educational and Mentorship Programs, creating awareness and offering solutions.   2013 was packed with fun activities and educational workshops in Conscious Cooking, Gardening, heritage and planting trees in schools and (our first) retirement home in Ocean View, Masiphumulele, Cape Town Science Centre and the Green Space.   The most significant event this year was Digging for the Future on 18 July for Madiba’s birthday where many hands from all sectors worked together on implementation a soup kitchen garden at Kleinberg Primary. Watch below our 3 minute movie of this special day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDvoleE45ew&noredirect=1   We also had great television broadcasts on SABC 3 and 2: YoTV –  Zenzele Show SABC 1 6:30 am Conscious Cooking Class - Renewable Energy  Eco Warrior Jean-Pierre Rossouw - Conscious Gardening. Eco Warrior Tala James – Cooking Programme Creating Change at Science Centre – Container Workshop. Thanks to our sponsors, donors and volunteers: Spur Foundation, Spur Corporate, GCX Africa, Ackerman Foundation, DA Ward 61 Councilors, Dep of Urban Agriculture, Biogreen, Just Trees, Mama Mimi's, Khanyisa Films, Free Range Café, Just Island Foods, COZA Productions, Carmen Lorraine Photography, Saki Organic Vegetable Garden Services, Kommetjie Rate Payers Association, Wonderbag, CS Conferences, Alive2Green, Incite Sustainability, Sacred Site Foundation, Change Agent, Cape Villa Collection and local families. A special thanks to Spur Foundation; supporting our mission and partnering with Creating Change in the 2014 launch of the Conscious Lifestyle Education & Mentorship Program at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Youth Centre.   Creating Change is now registered for 18 A Donors VAT Exemption and hope this will assist in further donations and sponsorships to empower more youth groups for a sustainable future.  With positive thoughts and Madiba determination, we wish you all a joyful and happy 2014.   Love Liesel, Ganief, Saki, Maryna and Chloe Creating Change Team Creating Change NPC 2011/108066/08 First National Bank Fish hoek Branch number 202309 Account number 62369006137