An active outdoor enthusiast, Angelique Tostee has completed triathlons and the Atacama Desert Crossing, a 250-kilometer event she ran in support of the charitable organization songo.info. Angelique Tostee also volunteered with the organization in 2010 and helped develop a BMX track and clubhouse, among other projects.
Founded by Songo Fipaza and Christoph Sauser in 2008, songo.info is dedicated to improving the lives of children in Kayamandi, South Africa. Kayamandi is a town significantly impacted by poverty, malnutrition, and poor education, with about 70 percent of residents lacking access to toilet facilities or indoor water. Based on the principles of availability, accountability, consistency, and trust, songo.info provides both sport and education programs to meet the needs of Kayamandi residents.
The core of songo.info, the sports program is divided into five categories: three biking programs, one running program, and a program focused on empowering girls. The organization gives children a safe place to connect with each other off of the town streets.
Children can also engage in its education programs, which include general school support and help from subject-specific tutors. To help children succeed in school, songo.info is planning a computer literacy course and already offers an exam preparation program. Additionally, the organization sponsors a number of educational outings and postsecondary education support.
Founded by Songo Fipaza and Christoph Sauser in 2008, songo.info is dedicated to improving the lives of children in Kayamandi, South Africa. Kayamandi is a town significantly impacted by poverty, malnutrition, and poor education, with about 70 percent of residents lacking access to toilet facilities or indoor water. Based on the principles of availability, accountability, consistency, and trust, songo.info provides both sport and education programs to meet the needs of Kayamandi residents.
The core of songo.info, the sports program is divided into five categories: three biking programs, one running program, and a program focused on empowering girls. The organization gives children a safe place to connect with each other off of the town streets.
Children can also engage in its education programs, which include general school support and help from subject-specific tutors. To help children succeed in school, songo.info is planning a computer literacy course and already offers an exam preparation program. Additionally, the organization sponsors a number of educational outings and postsecondary education support.