By Warren Te Brugge | Founder, Volunteer and Chairperson
Where did we go?
It's been a while since we last communicated through our GG Portal and we want to apologize for the extended absence. Unfortunately, our server was hijacked last year and it took as some time to recover it. Good news is, we are back on track and have put additional security measures in place to prevent that happening again and at the same time we also had our web site updated. Take a look and see what you think. We'd love your feedback and insights.
Since we last had a chance to send you an update the Bergnek Community gardeners have been working hard on increasing production and looking at new opportunities. The most exciting of which, is an opportunity the gardeners uncovered to be able to purchase a plot of land adjacent to the community.
Why is that so exciting, you ask?
Well, with water regulations in South Africa, you can't transport water across property lines without a special permit, however if the community acquires the land they not only get more land to work with, they also get a really sustainable and reliable water source that can supply both their crops and the community, because after the acquisition It will be a contiguous part of the community. With water scarcity being top of mind for so many in Africa, this is a big win. Our next project is to help the agricultural team in Bergnek compete the acquisition, and we’ll be sure to keep you, our wonderful supporters and donors, in the loop on developments.
More to come
There is a lot more to come, as you can hear and your generosity has helped get us to the point we are at now. Help us spread the word and take next steps. Please consider forwarding this report to at least 2 of your friends and family.
You should be proud of how you’ve helped the Bergnek Community. We think you are each, pretty amazing!
Help make 2017 another great year for Bergnek
When our server was hijacked we were extremely fortunate to receive the we donation needed to get The Bergnek Water Project done. Now we are moving on to the next phases of the project that deal with healthcare and small business.
GRATITUDE
Whatever you decide, please do it today! The girls, women and children we serve extend a warm smile and heartfelt ‘thank you’ for your support. We are all grateful for your support. Please remember to forward this report to at least 2 of your friends and family.
With our deepest Gratitude,
The My Arms Wide Open Family of Communities
P.S. Watch for us on GlobalGiving Bonus Day, July 14, 2017
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