A high-quality, large format, coffee table book which tells the story of KwaZakhele, a black township in Gqeberha (ex-Port Elizabeth), South Africa - where the Ubomi Obutsha Centre operates.
With a fascinatingly broad perspective and deep insights on certain topics, this book was authored by a wide variety of talented writers from historian Dr Dean Allen, to the volunteer staff of the Ubomi Obutsha Centre and to members of families living in the area.
Although a valuable book on it's own, a large part of the vision of this book is to draw attention and support for the Ubomi Obutsha Centre - A community development project in KwaZakhele working to practically foster cohesion, Resilience and self-sustainability within the many families of KwaZakhele which have been hard pressed over generations by the hardships of life in a typical South African township.
Take an unexpectedly fascinating and insightful journey onto the streets and into the homes of the people of KwaZakhele, a place that was meant by South Africa's apartheid government to remain hidden.
Alternatively - Donate directly to the Ubomi Obutsha Centre and receive a complimentary copy of KwaZakhele - life in a Township AND an S18A tax deductible receipt.
Follow one of these links to your preferred choice:
Option 1 - Donate a minimum R250 per month for 12 months to the Ubomi Obutsha Centre's Sustainability Fund
Option 2 - Donate a minimum R2,000 Once-Off Donation