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May 7, 2008 - Children of Agape to perform in Hyde Park, London!
In honour of Nelson Mandela, the event takes place June 27th and tickets go on sale Friday May 9th. Other acts set to perform include Queen, Leona Lewis and Annie Lennox.
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March 5, 2008 - New Project: I Care
We are pleased to announce our newest partnership with I Care, an organization that supports boys who have until recently been living on the streets of Durban.
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February 25, 2008 - Changes to Availability and Projects
Due to overwhelming interest in our partner projects this year, we have adjusted our availability and project list to ensure dedicated spaces for UK volunteers.
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February 6, 2008 - New Project: Ithemba
We are proud to announce our new partnership with Ithemba. Ithemba is a day care centre for children with severe learning disabilities in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
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January 17, 2008 - U of London Event
On February 19th, Be More will be taking part in the University of London 'Getting into International Development' course which is organized by The Careers Group - University of London.
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January 17, 2008 - New project: Umthombo
Be More is excited about our new partnership with the unique South African organization Umthombo. Run predominantly by former street children and based in Durban, Umthombo aims to change the way society perceives and treats street children.
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2007
November 28, 2007 - Important news about Blue Roof
The Blue Roof has been successfully working with Be More volunteers for over half a year now. Recently, however we have been receiving reports back from Blue Roof volunteers saying that they felt that the centre was so well organized and run through its staff that it didn't really need their help anymore.
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November 2, 2007 - Be More Info Afternoon, London-24 Nov!
On Saturday 24 November, Be More will host it's first info afternoon in the UK! It will be held at Rich Mix in London, from 1 - 4 pm. Please send an e-mail with your name and the number of people you'd like to come with to info@be-more.org.
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August 16, 2007 - Just Giving and Be More!
Be More has teamed up with Just Giving so that you can now donate online or create your own fundraising page. Your friends and family will be able to make online donations with their debit or credit card directly to Be More.
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July 30, 2007 - Be More Community
Today, we proudly present the Be More Community. Through this interactive community, (former) volunteers, our projects and Be More can get in touch with each other, for example to meet, to ask questions, get to know something about a project, or discuss an interesting topic.
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June 15, 2007 - Be More is on facebook
Want to share your stories with new volunteers? Want to find out who will be volunteering at the same time as you? Have questions for people who have been to your project before?
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June 5, 2007 - National Volunteers' Week
June 1-7 is National Volunteers’ Week in England and so we would like to say THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers, past, present and future, for all your efforts, hard work and dedication!!! You have made a considerable difference at our projects and the changes that you create motivate us!
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May 24, 2007 - Be More's birthday
Today, 24 May 2007, is Be More's first birthday!
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May 7, 2007 - Be More year report 2006
Be More proudly presents its year report 2006 today. Or actually, a half year report, since we've only existed since May last year. It shows that we've had an exciting, moving and successful first half year, a good base to grow further in 2007 and to reach our ambitious objectives.
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April 11, 2007 - Pilot volunteers for Ready for Life
For awhile now, you have been able to find information on our webste information about Ready for Life, a project that teaches life skills to students from disadvantaged areas around Port Elizabeth. These past few months, work has been underway to set up the project and the volunteer program, and in May we will officially be ready to start the volunteer pilot program at Ready for Life!
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April 11, 2007 - Be More introduces Be Buddy
'Involved people make a difference', can be read several times on this website. And who would be more involved than volunteers that have just returned from one of the Be More projects? The choice to involve these ex-volunteers in the preparation of new volunteers was an easy one. Be More proudly presents the Be Buddy.
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April 4, 2007 - Ready to go: Liebenhaus
After all the necessary preparations, Be More is proud to present a new volunteer project: Liebenhaus. This centre, that takes care of about 25 boys with a problematic background, is the first project in the Port Elizabeth area.
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March 20, 2007 - We Are Together awarded twice - again
We Are Together (Thina Simunye) has won two awards during the Amnesty International Filmfestival. On the last day the movie about the children of Agape was awarded the MovieSquad AllRights Award and VARA audience award.
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February 8, 2007 - Four new projects
Be More is proud to present four new projects, starting March 1 and April 1: the Dream Centre, Mother of Peace, the Blue Roof and Liebenhaus.
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February 8, 2007 - Good, better, best: singing lessons for Agape
That the children of Agape Child Care Centre can sing beautifully was already clear. But there's always room for improvement. That's what Lieke, one of the volunteers at Agape, thought as well. Even after one lesson of a professional singing teacher, the difference was audible.
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February 8, 2007 - Be More e-cards
It's now possible to send unique e-cards through this website! Would you like to thank someone for his or her support, wish a new volunteer good luck or just let someone know you're thinking about him or her? Then send them a Be More e-card!
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February 8, 2007 - Field update: Crocodile food
The trip that volunteer Sandra organized last Saturday for the children of Agape, has made a big impression. Not just for the kids, but also for the volunteers and the aunties in particular! From South Africa we received this field update, written by volunteer Dennis.
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2006
December 19, 2006 - Swimming lessons for Agape kids
30 degrees Celsius, bright and sunny... What could be more fun than taking a dive in the pool? Because most of the children at Agape have never been taught how to swim, the volunteers decided a couple of weeks ago to start swimming lessons. And with success!
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December 3, 2006 - We Are Together awarded twice at IDFA
During the official award ceremony of IDFA last night, We Are Together (Thina Simunye) was not only awarded the Audience Awared, it also received the First Appearance Award, the prize for the best debut-film!
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November 30, 2006 - We Are Together scores at IDFA
We Are Together (Thina Simunye) is doing very well at the international documentary film festival in Amsterdam (IDFA). The film about the life of the children of Agape is being applauded by the press and is going very well in the Audience Award competition!tional documentary film festival in Amsterdam (IDFA).
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November 6, 2006 - We Are Together (Thina Simunye): the film
After the success of the Thina Simunye CD comes the We Are Together (Thina Simunye) Film. A story about grief, joy and strength of the human spirit. The life of the children of Agape, documented over the past three years. The worldwide premiere is on Sunday November 26, during the international documentary film festival in Amsterdam (IDFA). Keep a spot open in your agenda to join us at this special occasion!
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November 1, 2006 - Introducing: Gunter Gys
As of this week, our hands, feet, eyes and ears in South Africa. A man that knows how to move people and get them to take action. Who wants to give himself completely for the projects of Be More and partner Uthando.
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October 11, 2006 - Sindi
A defenseless little girl, a heartbreaking story. Bad to read, worse to write, too bad to live through. All upset we tell you about Sindi, our little big girl.
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September 23, 2006 - Sow a little, reap a lot
A while ago, three plastic tunnels were donated to Agape Child Care Centre. These tunnels were first used to grow tomatoes for the children at Agape. Recently however, the tunnels started serving another purpose.
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September 23, 2006 - In the world of my dreams...
In the world of my dream I want everybody to be with their families... An essay written by Siyabonga, one of the children of Agape.
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September 20, 2006 - A new look for Agape
A beautiful place, with over 40 wonderful children, but hardly anyone knows it's there. That's what the Be More volunteers must have thought when they thought of providing the wall around Agape with a drawing. And with wonderful result!
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August 20, 2006 - Agape rebuilding update
Agape's rebuilding is really starting to take shape. Where there were only drawings a couple of months ago, buildings are now rising up.
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