What’s happening?
The Royal City Gogos are reaching out to community members by holding evening meetings three times a year – starting today. The group, which has been meeting regularly for the past nine years, has heard from women who have said “I would love to join Royal City Gogos, but I can’t come to meetings during the day.”
What happens at the meetings?
A typical meeting includes a brief inspirational talk about the work being done by community-based projects by and for grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS in 15 African countries. It also includes information sharing about fundraising initiatives, opportunities for new members to participate and time for socializing.
What are the Royal City Gogos?
The Royal City Gogos (gogo means grandmother in Zulu) have offered a variety of events in New West in the past nine years, including their popular Artisan Crafts for Africa sale every November. They also take part in the New West Cultural Crawl, have a vintage fashion show and tea and take part in other fundraisers.
What’s it all about?
Royal City Gogos are supporters of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign, which is a global sisterhood that supports the dignified, determined and strong African grandmothers who are raising a generation of children orphaned by AIDS
But, I’m not a grandmother?
Not to worry, new members don’t have to be grandmothers or crafters to belong to the Royal City Gogos. With a variety of fundraising activities on-the-go, the group promises to find a job for everyone.
“Also, Royal City Gogos are a no-guilt organization, and realize women’s lives are complex and outside demands may take priority over volunteer activities,” says a press release.
I’m interested – details, please:
To learn more, go to royalcitygogos.org. To get details and confirm your attendance at the April 4 meeting contact [email protected].
