Crusaid FOCUS, Points of Light:
Crusaid’s first Point of Light was established three years ago, in an extremely resource-poor informal settlement near Johannesburg, to bring basic support and structure back into the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children living with or affected by HIV and AIDS.

The Benoni Point of Light has been a beacon to hundreds of children who attend the centre after school to do their homework, play and receive a hot meal. The volunteer staff (who are selected from within their own community) act as guardians, ensuring the youngsters have help around the home in the absence of one or both parents. The centre itself is a basic, but sound structure, which includes a kitchen for cooking facilities and a covered outdoor area for eating and meetings.

As a result of the positive impact reported by those involved, Crusaid is expanding the Points of Light programme, tailoring it to any vulnerable group in any given resource-poor community that experiences HIV-related hardship.

In addition to the Benoni project, Crusaid currently funds two others in the Western Cape Province and plans are well underway to launch two more, elsewhere in southern Africa, shortly.
To view more Crusaid funded projects, please click here.

Latest news

Support Crusaid in the Great British Duck Race!
23/06/08
It costs just £2 to adopt a duck for Crusaid. All you have to do is click here to visit Crusaid's duck race page and complete the online duck adoption details. You can adopt as many ducks as you want and there are 30 top prizes for the winners of the race, including a £10,000 first prize.


Crusaid's Walk for Life sponsorship hits £250,000
18/06/08
Sponsorship for Crusaid’s Walk for Life, which took place on Sunday 1st June has now reached £250,000. Money raised will be used to fund Crusaid's work supporting poor and marginalised people affected by HIV and AIDS in the UK and internationally.

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Community Events

Run the Chicago or Berlin Marathon for Crusaid

Crusaid has a number of guaranteed places in the 2008 Berlin and Chicago marathons which take place on 28th September and 12th October respectively.

Crusaid’s running package includes

• Fundraising pack and training tips
• Running vest
• Pre-marathon reception
• Support and advice
• Help with booking flights and accommodation
• Special star fundraiser prize

To find out more please contact Ellie Arkwright at elliea@crusaid.org.uk or call 020 7539 3880.