for order from cape town.

i'm doing two things here: raising money for me and the huzzzband, and raising awareness of a few organizations/projects here.

1) beth uriel: http://www.bethuriel.co.za/home.htm
Home to 26 previously disadvantaged young men between the ages of 16 and 24, Beth Uriel, "House of Light" is committed to the passionate pursuit of independence for each of our family members. With Christian principles and family values at our core, the Beth Uriel family is dedicated to creating opportunities for those who would otherwise have none. Wrestling with issues of poverty, lack of education and the affects of HIV and AIDS on youth, Beth Uriel aspires to offer comprehensive care in every aspect of our program.

2) mekasi: http://www.mekasi.co.za/mekasi.htm OR www.myspace.com/mekasiMe'Kasi. It's who you are, it's where you come from...no matter where that is.
If you're new to this, 'Kasi' means locasie, location, township style, South African style. Some people are made in "The Locations" and eclectic, funky, locasie style comes easy...others have to borrow a little, and Me'Kasi is for you too!
Every Me'Kasi product you buy sends much-needed financial support to the Beth Uriel family, This Way Up and the projects in which they're involved. That makes you a part of the good things going on here, so “mekasi sukasi”, you're welcome anytime.

3) brown foundation: http://www.thebrownfoundation.co.za/
Rather than pumping more money into the Central Business District of Cape Town, in order to try and work towards getting the “street children” off of the streets, The Brown Foundation focuses on the disadvantaged communities in which the children come from. The Brown Foundation identifies and funds existing organizations and projects that are working hands on with youth at risk, building up structures of support for youth in disadvantaged communities, and, in turn, doing preventative work towards keeping children away from the streets.

4) ashley and ryan dalton: www.reflectioninwater.blogspot.com
any item that is not sponsored by mekasi or beth uriel is used to raise money for the dalton's and the brown foundation (created by ryan dalton).


come on down and pic your skirt/beaded thing out. we'd love to clothe you in our beautiful south african creations :)