| Dear Friends of Eswatini Members — Sawubona!
As we approach the end of another noteworthy year, the Board of Friends of Eswatini remains grateful for your sustained support and commitment to our mission. Our work in Eswatini is made possible through your on-going generosity, commitment, and belief in the power of our combined action. As we reflect on the past year, we are pleased to report on the meaningful difference we have made and look ahead to our anticipated contributions to positive change in the Kingdom in the future.
In 2024, FOE provided a total of $3,150 in financial support to the following initiatives:
- Young Heroes Foundation, provides shelter, schooling & medical support to Swazi AIDs orphans
- She Power, supporting the local Women’s Empowerment Conference
- The Fisher Talent Group, engaging vulnerable athletes with better opportunities
- Pasture Valley Farm and Children’s Home, providing a safe, nurturing home to 40+ orphans
- PCV-led Peace Corps Partnership Projects:
- A youth-led goat raising project
- A youth business project (broiler chickens)
- A school library creation project
While we recognize the progress we’ve made together in 2024, we also acknowledge there is still much work to be done. Eswatini clearly faces ongoing challenges, and we are committed to addressing them with the same determination and compassion that we have in the past. We are expecting new Peace Corps Partnership Project proposals to consider later this year or next, and pledge to continue to support local organizations with the same historic commitment we’ve always had.
How you can make a difference:
- Donate: Your financial support, no matter the amount, directly contributes to these projects and the well-being of the people of Eswatini. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Friends of Eswatini via our secure Zeffy account or by check. :
- For donations via Zeffy:
- For donations by check, please make your check payable to Friends of Eswatini. Please mail checks to:
- Friends of Eswatini c/o Michael Burke, 109 Kentucky Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
- For those who are members of several NPCA affiliated groups and wish to donate via the NPCA website, you still can:
- Spread the word: Help us raise awareness by sharing our mission with your network. The more people who know about our work, the greater the potential for positive change.
- Join the Board: There’s much to do and we can use your expertise and ideas to further our goals. The current board is in need of new members. If interested, please contact Jack Conrad ℅ [email protected].
We are thankful for your trust and your generosity, and your contributions make a world of difference. As we close the chapter on 2024, we look forward to another year of valuable impact and continued partnership with you.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year.
Your Friends of Eswatini Board,
Melissa Weber Horton, Michael Burke, Scott Lewis, Jack Conrad, Rita Kamazima, Michael Radmann, Laura Reynolds, John von Reyn, Brandon Bobisink
P.S. Stay tuned for information regarding the NPCA’s mid-year gathering to take place July 18-21, 2025:
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