South Africa
Johannesburg - GO Johannesburg Trip
7/25 - 8/3/2025
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OVERVIEW
South Africa boasts diverse landscapes, from rugged coastlines to rolling hills and sprawling savannas. It's a place where people from various cultures and backgrounds come together to create a unique and vibrant society. Johannesburg, the country's largest city and the capital of Gauteng Province, is a prime example of this diversity. Its sprawling Soweto township was once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.
Despite its rich history, Johannesburg faces significant social and economic challenges. Apartheid's legacy, poverty, malnutrition, and lack of education severely impact the most vulnerable members of society, especially children. A trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, aims to help these vulnerable children break the cycle of poverty through education.
IMPACT
With an emphasis on sustainable development, this trip aims to provide long-term solutions to address the educational needs of the local community. Work projects might include painting, making infrastructure improvements, working in the school garden, preparing meals for the students, or teaching in a classroom. You'll be helping to create a nurturing learning environment that empowers vulnerable children.
STORY
Experience beauty and gratitude in a life-changing way. It’s intense. It’s powerful. It’ll shake you up. In fact, it may just spark a whole new direction for you. GO help create a more sustainable future for children in Johannesburg.
South Africa boasts diverse landscapes, from rugged coastlines to rolling hills and sprawling savannas. It's a place where people from various cultures and backgrounds come together to create a unique and vibrant society. Johannesburg, the country's largest city and the capital of Gauteng Province, is a prime example of this diversity. Its sprawling Soweto township was once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.
Despite its rich history, Johannesburg faces significant social and economic challenges. Apartheid's legacy, poverty, malnutrition, and lack of education severely impact the most vulnerable members of society, especially children. A trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, aims to help these vulnerable children break the cycle of poverty through education.
IMPACT
With an emphasis on sustainable development, this trip aims to provide long-term solutions to address the educational needs of the local community. Work projects might include painting, making infrastructure improvements, working in the school garden, preparing meals for the students, or teaching in a classroom. You'll be helping to create a nurturing learning environment that empowers vulnerable children.
STORY
Experience beauty and gratitude in a life-changing way. It’s intense. It’s powerful. It’ll shake you up. In fact, it may just spark a whole new direction for you. GO help create a more sustainable future for children in Johannesburg.
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