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I am now in Cape Town after another mammoth journey (four hours on planes, seven hours in Johannesburg airport, and a two hour drive.)
After a much-needed relaxing weekend, I am now ready to train over 100 people on fair trade awareness during the week ahead.
My first session starts today with UMTHA, meaning ray of light, which is what this organisation means to its community.
UMTHA operates under the black empowerment movement. It is a jewellery-making business employing 40 people.
Manager, Cheryl explains: "It's more than just production it's about teamwork and providing sustainable incomes, while creating jewellery of world-class quality."
UMTHA's vision is to release the potential in the hearts and minds of South Africans, helping them to overcome poverty and deprivation.
After the training I will be able to share more with you...but for now I should go and prepare.
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