We now have 38 graduates from the BEF!  Each girl chooses a 1-3 year program, matric (high school), or a graduate program.  We are pleased to have an increase of girls contributing back to the fund, and several who have chosen to continue to further their education at their own expense!  Each of these efforts are inspiring.

The BEF South African young women, hold their annual conference on the same day as our Fundraiser.  Each year a select few share with us the difference the Fund is making in their lives.  Also as a tradition they sing the hymn, "As Sisters In Zion" with their most beautiful voices and harmonies.  They continue to be amazed at our willingness to help them better their lives from half way across the world.  (To see their actual comments see "Quotes from Girls" page)

BEF STUDENTS:

 2008

Yanga Bushula – Had an opportunity of being an SI leader at her school (tutor) and is a secretary for Computer Society.

Zandile Hongana– She is living with her grandmother and is helping out in the family finances because of her course that she is doing as a Financial Administrator.

Thobeka Ntwanambi– Has been working at an Insurance Company for a while now and she is finishing her schooling this year and has high hopes that she will be able to work in the field of her training, which is HIV and Aids counselling.

Fundiswa Ntsheyiya– She did I.T. at school and now is working as an IT service desk admin clerk and its all thanks to BROCKBANK.

Lerato Pholo– She did Journalism and is now employed in one of the newspapers here in East London and wouldn’t have been able to have this experience without her schooling through BROCKBANK.                 

PHOTO of BROCKBANK sisters

Photo of six of the Brockbank sisters: (back left to right) Nancy, Shirley, Patty, Carol, and Joyce  (front) Helen 

Photo's of the 2008 t-shirt and tote