Sponsored by SAMORA Consultancy Samoras African Stars (2000) Alliance Française, Soweto (2002) Third World Shop Reeuwijk (2003)
Samora's African Stars Soccer club of the Coordinating Body of Refugee Communities (South Africa)
In Johannesburg, South Africa, the refugees are organised in the Co-ordinating Body of Refugee Communities (CBRC). The CBRC has committed itself to the improvement of the position of refugees through a lobby on juridical refugee issues and activities to strengthen their material position. Refugees in South Africa receive no support from the government. They are not allowed to work till half a year after receipt of a permit to stay. They have to use their talent and creativity to gain an income. CBRC organises activities and training to improve the opportunities of refugees like catering courses, music and dance groups.. and soccer.. CBRC has a soccer team of top players from Africa that had to flee their country. Samora consultancy supported the soccer team of CBRC, to make sure that they could show their talents in matches against well respected South African teams. The name Samora's African Stars reflects the co-operation. Go back to top page
Alliance Française Soweto (South Africa)
In 2002 Samora consultancy supported computer training for the youth in Soweto. The training was provided for by Alliance Française in Soweto, an organisation that is led by a refugee.
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Third World Shop Reeuwijk Introduction of a new sales concept
The Third World Shop sells original gifts and products from other cultures. The products have been made with respect for people and environment. The producers, like the silver smiths and the coffee farmers receive a fair price, which gives them the opportunity to lead a dignified live. One can buy in the Third World Shops not only wood sculptures from the Ashanti from Ghana, colourful toys from Sri Lanka and ceramics from Peru, but also jewellery, authentic music instruments, coffee, tea, chutneys and wine. Go back to top page	The Third World Shop Reeuwijk aims to contribute to fair trade by paying fair prices directly to the producers. The shop is run by volunteers. It is the turnover of products that counts, because it contributes to a stronger position of the producers in the developing countries. To make the shop look more attractive for the customers a new house style was introduced. Samora consultancy paid for the costs of the needed materials.