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Get ready for more!
The Bokamoso youth perfomers have been in Washington DC for almost three weeks and they are getting ready to spend their last week at The George Washington University, preparing for their last big perfomance of the tour, which will include the new play "Take off the mask", followed by traditional African songs and dance, and a special guest appearance of the GW Trouberdours.
The event will be held at GW's Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre, Marvin Centre 1st floor 800 21st Street, NW, Washington DC on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 for general admission and $10 for Students/Seniors.
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A big Bokamoso shout out to The Washington Post for sharing the story of the young people visiting from the Bokamoso Youth Centre in Winterveldt, South Africa.
Read staff writer DeNeen L. Brown's great story, Sweet Song of Freedom, view the gallery of Juana Arias' beautiful photos and send a short thank you to Ned Martel, the editor of the Style section, to let him know how much we appreciate stories that celebrate our communities and hope.
Bokamoso = Future
Bokamoso volunteer Caroline O'Grady filmed the documentary Bokamoso = Future while completing her senior year at The George Washington University. Much more comfortable in front of the camera, this theatre major captured the heart and hopes of the South African young people as they work to create a brighter Bokamoso (future) for themselves and their community.
The word "Bokamoso" means "future" in the South African Tswana language, and that's what this program has been all about since its start in 1999.
The Bokamoso Youth Centre's programs in Winterveldt, South Africa, have helped hundreds of young people survive and thrive amidst the poverty, crime and despair of the AIDS epidemic.
The cost of hope in South Africa is suprisingly affordable. The payoff is priceless.
Margaret Ndlovu, pictured left, is one of hundreds of Winterveldt youth who have found a future at the BYC.
Margaret's Story
Margaret Ndlovu found the courage to reach out for help to Bokamoso after a long struggle to support her family and to persevere toward personal success in spite of violent attacks.
In the loving care of Bokamoso leaders and mentors, Margaret began her journey of recovery and hope.
A deeply compassionate warrior for those she loves, Margaret began to articulate a better future for herself and her daughter. As a Groundbreaker mentor for younger women she helps guide others to find their voices and "speak the truth."...
Learn about Margaret and her fellow students.
Bokamoso Youth Foundation Mission
The mission of the Bokamoso Youth Foundation is to transform the lives of youth and empower community leadership in Winterveldt, South Africa, by coordinating assistance with the Bokamoso Youth Centre and facilitating its sustainability through scholarship, training, and resource development.