For a 'goosebump' experience, listen to this incredible Anthem of South Africa performed by the Ndvolu Youth Choir. Thank you for sharing this and your story of saving thousands of children's lives, Mr. Switter.
I’m so happy you enjoyed listening to these kids. It’s why my time at NEWSTART was so good. The young hydrotherapist was from Kyrgyzstan, one of the former Soviet republics, and his good cheer and enthusiasm buoyed me up. The two young women, one from Botswana and one from Rwanda, both born after times of terrible suffering in their countries (times that were burned into my memory of both places), but both are radiant with hope, dreams, determination, and talent. Kids like these will change the old perceptions of Africa, something I started to feel during my first trip to Ghana in 1988. My own optimism continues to grow because of these beautiful young people.
Wait, so you know some of the young people in this video? Do you know when this was recorded? I'm noodling around a possible kindness story to share in Kindness Magnet. What do you think?
I don’t know them, but their stories are worth researching. A white South African helped start the group and even helped them perform on either Britain’s Got Talent or America’s Got Talent.
Often the news only focuses on the problems in Africa, but it is not an accurate representation of what life is like there.
There is a series of books by Alexander McCall Smith who was born in the country now called Zimbabwe, earned a law degree, and taught at the University of Botswana. Somewhere along the line, he wrote a book called The Number 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. I won’t even try to tell you what it’s about, because I know that as soon as you read it, you will be hooked on the series. I suggest you start with the Audible edition read by Lisette Lecat. She does the accents and pronunciations flawlessly.
For a 'goosebump' experience, listen to this incredible Anthem of South Africa performed by the Ndvolu Youth Choir. Thank you for sharing this and your story of saving thousands of children's lives, Mr. Switter.
I’m so happy you enjoyed listening to these kids. It’s why my time at NEWSTART was so good. The young hydrotherapist was from Kyrgyzstan, one of the former Soviet republics, and his good cheer and enthusiasm buoyed me up. The two young women, one from Botswana and one from Rwanda, both born after times of terrible suffering in their countries (times that were burned into my memory of both places), but both are radiant with hope, dreams, determination, and talent. Kids like these will change the old perceptions of Africa, something I started to feel during my first trip to Ghana in 1988. My own optimism continues to grow because of these beautiful young people.
Nkosi sikele i’Africa!
Wait, so you know some of the young people in this video? Do you know when this was recorded? I'm noodling around a possible kindness story to share in Kindness Magnet. What do you think?
I don’t know them, but their stories are worth researching. A white South African helped start the group and even helped them perform on either Britain’s Got Talent or America’s Got Talent.
Often the news only focuses on the problems in Africa, but it is not an accurate representation of what life is like there.
There is a series of books by Alexander McCall Smith who was born in the country now called Zimbabwe, earned a law degree, and taught at the University of Botswana. Somewhere along the line, he wrote a book called The Number 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. I won’t even try to tell you what it’s about, because I know that as soon as you read it, you will be hooked on the series. I suggest you start with the Audible edition read by Lisette Lecat. She does the accents and pronunciations flawlessly.