University of Richmond Student's 2009 Summer of Service:
The Amy Biehl Foundation, Cape Town South Africa
Purpose:
Through Amy Biehl's legacy the mission is to weave a barrier against violence by giving at risk youth living in townships of the Western Cape, the opportunity to learn, perform, and to receive recognition for their talents and creativity.
The Foundation is a non-profit organization based in beautiful Cape Town but focues soley on developing and empowering youth in the near by townships. The Amy Biehl Foundation efforts have contributed tremendous sucess towards community building and mechanisms to reduce the high levils of crime and violance in some of the most devastating communities, including Guguletu where Amy's life was taken. The programs of the foundation benifit thousands of individuals who are living through unhealthy circumstances every day.
News Coverage: The Story of Amy Biehl
My Reflection:
Intern Analysis Paper- ABFintern.do
Short Documentaries:
For More Information and Opporunity:
http://www.amybiehl.co.za/
Contact-Joanna@amybiehl.co.za
Always pursue an opportunity that sparks your passion...
Bonner Love <3
Chaz Barracks
2009 ABF Intern & Bonner Scholar
Univ. of Richmond Class of 2011
chaz.barracks@richmond.edu
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