The Magellan Society
Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte
Global Spotlight Speaker Series (May 6)
Anthea Rossouw
Founder of The Dreamcatcher Foundation, South Africa
“Post Apartheid Transitions in South Africa: Community Empowerment in Townships”
Join The Magellan Society, Young Professionals of the WACC, and Charlotte Country Day School on May 6th as we host Anthea Rossouw, Founder of the Dreamcatcher Foundation. Anthea will discuss community empowerment barriers and projects in a post apartheid South America.
Dreamcatcher provides opportunities for communities living in recurrent poverty to improve their quality of life and create a future in which they can thrive. Working in 20 different communities over the past two decades, the Foundation continually strives to eliminate barriers and develop opportunities, offering a “leg up” to self-sustenance and dignity, as opposed to taking a “hand out” approach. Dreamcatcher actively pursues activities which ensure that visitors discover the true nature of South Africa and its people. Giving visitors freedom and an alternative from the shackles of “stages cultural and bus window” experiences, Dreamcatcher draws on its extensive network throughout Southern Africa, offering the chance to “go truly” local and to include authentic lifestyle experiences into their travel plan. Changing from a spectator into a participator, visitors work side by side with the organization to contribute in their own special way.
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Venue: Charlotte Country Day School
Cannon Campus
Gorelick Family Theater
1440 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Cost: Free to attend. register in advance to reserve your place at this event.
Reservations are required as space is limited for this event.
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Guests Are Welcome!
You don’t have to be a member or WACC or TMS to join us for this event.
About TMS:
The Magellan Society (TMS) is a network of internationally-minded young professionals in the Charlotte area committed to engaging in social and educational activities that promote global and cultural understanding.
TMS is dedicated to encouraging young adults (ages 21-40) to “Bring the World to Charlotte” through events such as the Young Leaders Global Spotlight Series, Global Social Happy Hours, International Career Panels and Adventures in Dining.
