Our Beautiful Country, Our Beautiful Children Fundraising Dinner
On Wednesday, 18 November 2009, Namibians will have the privilege to attend
another exciting fundraising gala dinner hosted by the Christina Swart-Opperman
Aids Orphan Foundation Trust.The CSOAOFT has become synonymous with events of
quality that effect true change in the lives of AIDS orphans and vulnerable
children in our country.Being nominated as the Economist Businesswoman of the
Year 2002 Dr Christina Swart-Opperman, a well-known HR specialist, founded the
Trust with the single focus of alleviating the plight of AIDS orphans and
vulnerable children in Namibia. With 75% of all orphans in Namibia being
HIV/AIDS orphans, this is a daunting task.A written application to the Trust is
evaluated by the Board of Trustees. The Trust never hands over money to any
successful applicant. Within the parameters of an approved budget items are
purchased and handed over to the applicant. As the Trust is managed as a
business, financial statements are annually submitted to the Trustees for
approval, comments and suggestions.To reach the objectives of the Trust, it has
to embark on fundraising events throughout the year. ?Our Beautiful Country, Our
Beautiful Children? fundraising dinner is just one such event.Swart-Opperman,
who is passionate about assisting children to cope with their circumstances,
says, ?A child is much more than his or her circumstances. Because a child has
no parents, does not mean he or she is not entitled to basic health services,
education and a wonderful future. All children are equal and special?.With the
fabulous Jennifer Jones as the guest artist and a menu reflecting our diverse
culinary culture, the evening promises to be an outstanding social opportunity
for individuals and corporate establishments to contribute to the future of the
country and the activities of the Trust.Jennifer Jones, multi-awarded South
African artist, is delighted to return to Namibia for this significant event.
Although she has toured with international artists such as the late Michael
Jackson, Dionne Warwick and Tina Turner, Jennifer is excited to perform a song
with some of the children currently supported by the Trust. With a repertoire
including Jazz, Soul, Funk, Opera and much more, the audience can be assured of
top class entertainment by an artist who has performed all over the world
including at the inauguration of former presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo
Mbeki.Presenting sponsors, MyHealth, Namibia Breweries, First National Bank,
Tamonika Events, Business Connexion and Ohlthaver & List Group of Companies
and sponsors in kind, Safari Court & Conference Centre, Trip Travel,
Welwitschia Travel and Bank Windhoek , our contributing partners towards this
esteemed event, are deserving of our warmest gratitude and
appreciation.Namibians are encouraged to purchase tickets or tables for this
worthy event and thus making a difference to the future of many a child in
Namibia. To secure your table, contact Dr Swart-Opperman on 061-220
712.