Thank you for all who helped with another successful auction. This is the time of year when current Hands for a Bridge students from Seattle, Northern Ireland and South Africa connect face-to-face, by traveling across the world to develop a global dialog about peace and justice.
HFB will periodically spotlight one of our alumni. If you are interested in being highlighted please contact Miriam Doyle at info@handsforabridge.org Name: Zimkhitha Ndinga Year(s) in Hands for a Bridge: Since 2004 School Affiliation: Isilimela Comprehensive High School, Capetown, South Africa Post-secondary school education and/or work, and future plans: After graduating high school in 2004,…
Please enjoy this newsletter put together by the HFB class of 2016-2017. The newsletter includes reflections, poetry, lyrics, photos: a snapshot of this cohort’s activities and learning. HFB Newsletter 2017 PDF
Earlier this year, during the visitation by South African students, HFB students had a new opportunity. Students from both sides of the exchange spent the day at Jack Straw Studio recording poetry, monologues, and songs. We are thrilled to present just a few pieces here. Asithande: Bongi: Olivia: Shadrak: Save
Over the course of the trip to South Africa, my cheek muscles hurt from smiling so much. You could say that it had to do with the weather–yes, I love the sun–but I think what was most significant was the wonderful people that surrounded me, taking me into their homes, and just accepting me for…