We couldn’t believe that today was our last day together as a team. We packed our bags, gathered our mattresses and bed linen (all of which is being donated to the local community) and said our final goodbyes to the team at Pride n’ Purpose.
We made the journey to Johannesburg and headed off to meet Gaming Zone, a small business in Soweto supported by the Branson School of Entrepreneurship. The Branson School of Entrepreneurship founded with the support of Virgin Unite amongst others, provides training, mentoring and seed funding to young entrepreneurs, helping them launch successful businesses which will in turn create jobs and help boost South Africa’s economy.
Gaming Zone, which was co-founded by Musa Maphongwane and Amos Mtsolongo, is a video arcade franchise housed in repurposed shipping containers – a brilliant concept that offers a safe, fun place for kids to spend time after school. We had a great Q&A session with Musa and Amos, and there was even time for some of the more brave in the group to play against the kids - needless to say the kids had the edge.
Leaving Gaming Zone behind we all headed off to the Apartheid Museum. The Apartheid Museum shares the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. The museum was the first of its kind, illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid. After our fantastic week working in Ulusaba visiting the Apartheid Museum was a good way to see the contrast between old and new South Africa and how far this great country has come.
A huge thank you to all those involved in the trip that has made it what it was – a truly fantastic experience. We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Pride 'n Purpose especially Joni, Lindsay and David for all their time and energy over the last week and for making us feel part of the family. To Gaming Zone for making us feel so welcome. We’re also incredibly grateful for Clare Thomas who has volunteered her time to capture such wonderful photos of our journey.
Lastly thanks to all those who have donated to us, we managed to raise over £12k so far, which will make a long and lasting difference to the lives of many in the community.
To get involved please visit Virgin Unite to learn more.
Well done Virgin Unite Staff Connection Trip Team 2010!
We made the journey to Johannesburg and headed off to meet Gaming Zone, a small business in Soweto supported by the Branson School of Entrepreneurship. The Branson School of Entrepreneurship founded with the support of Virgin Unite amongst others, provides training, mentoring and seed funding to young entrepreneurs, helping them launch successful businesses which will in turn create jobs and help boost South Africa’s economy.
Gaming Zone, which was co-founded by Musa Maphongwane and Amos Mtsolongo, is a video arcade franchise housed in repurposed shipping containers – a brilliant concept that offers a safe, fun place for kids to spend time after school. We had a great Q&A session with Musa and Amos, and there was even time for some of the more brave in the group to play against the kids - needless to say the kids had the edge.
Leaving Gaming Zone behind we all headed off to the Apartheid Museum. The Apartheid Museum shares the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. The museum was the first of its kind, illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid. After our fantastic week working in Ulusaba visiting the Apartheid Museum was a good way to see the contrast between old and new South Africa and how far this great country has come.
A huge thank you to all those involved in the trip that has made it what it was – a truly fantastic experience. We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Pride 'n Purpose especially Joni, Lindsay and David for all their time and energy over the last week and for making us feel part of the family. To Gaming Zone for making us feel so welcome. We’re also incredibly grateful for Clare Thomas who has volunteered her time to capture such wonderful photos of our journey.
Lastly thanks to all those who have donated to us, we managed to raise over £12k so far, which will make a long and lasting difference to the lives of many in the community.
To get involved please visit Virgin Unite to learn more.
Well done Virgin Unite Staff Connection Trip Team 2010!
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