You will notice that although we still have the World Burn Foundation logo at this stage, we are changing our name to the BURN FOUNDATION of SOUTHERN AFRICA in conjunction with our sister chapters abroad, who are also dropping the “world” from their titles.

This move will help each country to define its own funding strategies, as the “world” part often implied to funders that we are receiving overseas funds.

This is not true, as our funds have come from South Africans for Southern Africans. We support and exchange resources (eg educational posters,etc) with our sister chapters, but remain autonomous.

We find the move very exciting, and look forward to continuing our very important work, under our new name.

We also look forward to revealing our new logo, which is in the design stages.

“The game stays the same, all that changes is the name.”

Huge thanks are due to Johannesburg Municipality Region 3 who sponsored a camp at the Manie Mulder camp grounds in Roodepoort, in April.

17 young burn survivors had a fabulous four day camp, participating in activities as diverse as pottery and painting, to rock climbing.

The contribution of every staff member is so valuable at these camps and we would like to thank the following people in particular:

• Tjaart, for making the camp happen.
  
• Harry Annandale, Jocelin Flank from BFSA who facilitated at the camp.
  
• Denise Hurley from BFAustralia who gave much help, particularly in the sharing circle.
  
• Virelli, for his consummate camp management.
  
• Yasmin and the kitchen staff, who besides cooking the BEST meals provided us with song.
  
• All the volunteers who worked with the campers, providing care and guidance.
  

Many children reported that "this was the best camp ever!"

These have been taking place at the old San Souci Hotel, just ‘behind’ Milpark Hospital, in Guild Road
Time: 18:30 for 19:00

However, participants seem to be having trouble getting there, so we’d like to do a snap survey. Let us hear your voices, Burn Survivors and Care- givers!

SMS the words “Support Group” and your preferred time of day (morning, afternoon, evening) followed by your venue of choice from the following list:

• Milpark
  
• Crown Gardens
  
• Alexandra
  
• Soweto
  
• Hillbrow
  
• Roodepoort
  
• Brixton

To 084 460 6838
We will try to give you what you want.

Example: Support Group, afternoon, Crown Gardens.