1. NOURISH 214

2. Background
On the 30th of April 2012, 4 friends got together with the shared goal of initiating an
awesome adventure motivated by community service. They brain-stormed and dreamed
up outlandish ideas, discussed feasibility, promoted synergy and left silly ideas of painting
aeroplanes behind. After a few phone calls, e-mails and frustration over the perfect quest
an idea came to light and was agreed upon by a unanimous vote. A meeting was held with
the CEO of Nourish South Africa and a partnership was formed over pancakes; we were
going to Mozambique to do our best to uplift a struggling orphanage that Nourish had
taken under its wing.
This team of 4 now motivated by prospects of suntans and beach sand began to fund-raise
and generate sponsorship for these orphans. This process of fund-raising which lasted
approximately 2 months eventually showed some fruit and a date was set for departure.
Each member of the team had been allocated their role in the team and great excitement
surrounded the realisation of this great opportunity.

3. Group Members
Student
Name Course Position
Number
Resource
Lucy Munro 11061929 BEng Civil (English)
Managener
BEng Civil Manager
Chris Triegaardt 11010577
(Afrikaans) Extraordinaire
Rick Vandoorne 11050692 BEng Civil (English) Master Brick Layer
BEng Chemical
Andrew Steiner 11203031 Master Mixer
(English)

4. Acosida Orphanage
 Address : #20-35 Bagamoyo, Matola, Mozambique
 Contact : Dumisane Macamo
 Contact Number : +25 88 452 0671
Dumisane and Sarah

5. Nourish
 Contact : Sarah Bergs
 Contact Number : 071 909 7261
 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/Nourish.org.za
 Website : www.nourish.org.za
 Physical address : Tanda Tula Safari Camp, Farm Nederland 114
 Postal address : P O Box 960, Hoedspruit, 1380
 Non-Profit Organisation Number : 090-810

6. Pre-Trip Game Plan
 Raise enough funding in conjunction with
the generous sponsor by UP to make this
trip happen. Arrange transport,
documents, equipment etc.
 Correspond with the orphanage and
Nourish to establish how we can
participate in the program and what
meaningful contribution we can make.
 Collect donations and find willing
sponsors for clothing and toys and any
useful items that could benefit the
orphanage

7. Game Plan Once We Arrive
 Establish a camping site on the premises where we will not be in the way of the
operation of the orphanage but still have easy access to the various on goings
 Finish laying the floor of the new crèche with cement using whatever tools available to
us
 Build the wall in the middle of the crèche as high as possible with the bricks available
to us
 Plaster the walls of the crèche
 Establish a system/chain of operations for all the activities so that each member of the
team can work to the best of their ability and the work load can be shared relatively
evenly
 Dig a vegetable garden so that the orphanage can grow their own vegetables

8. Welcome to Mozambique
Aacrosida Orphanage Matola

9. Day 1

11. Day 2

14. Day 3

16. Day 4

18. Andrew Steiner
On our venture to Mozambique I gained a great
understanding of what it really means to be selfless
and to give of one’s talents. It is truly greater to
give than to receive.
For the little that I could give to the orphanage and
the impact that I could make, I am thankful. The
drive and joy in the children of Acosida is
something that will never leave me and I hope to
live by the example they have set.
“It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing
because you can only do little - do what you can. ”
- Sydney Smith

19. Lucy Munro
"The only lasting happiness in life lies in losing
yourself in something bigger, better, more
lasting and of greater worth than your own
small existence." - Mother Teresa
Through this module I gained life,
communication and management skills. Our
team had to overcome many challenges, but
had a life-changing experience. Also, I learned
from the orphans that no matter how bad the
circumstances of life, to always have a smile
on my face and hope for a better, brighter
tomorrow.

20. Rick Vandoorne
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
~William James
I went into this project with the mindset that such a
small group of people will never be able to make a
difference. This perception has changed completely!
I truly feel fulfilled by helping such a small community
and feel that what we have done will affect these
children positively for the rest of their lives. Through a
simple unselfish caring act such as community service
one can change the lives of those less fortunate.

21. Chris Triegaardt
I went to Mozambique with the intent of building a
place where the orphans can play, have meals and be
educated. This Area would also be used as an aftercare
centre for children in the community. This facility
would generate some income for the orphanage.
I really enjoyed the project and the construction part
was very fun even though it was a lot of hard work.
I enjoyed interacting with the orphans and seeing their
love for live. This gave me a greater appreciation for
everything that I have. I look forward to doing another
project like this further along into my career.

22. I wondered why somebody didn't do something.
Then I realized, I am somebody.
~Author Unknown