The three current priorities for The Nata village blog are the People Living with AIDS, the out of school, out of work youth group (Mabogo) that educate the villagers on HIV/AIDS issues and the orphans. The PLWA’s want to build a support center and start other income generating projects. We've already purchased a sound system for Mabogo but they will continue to need our support. See below to get an idea of how your donations can be put to work.
- $5 buys one mosquito net for a destitute or an orphan and can prevent Malaria
- $10 buys one bag of cement to be used in the construction of a People Living with AIDS Support Center
- $20 pays for 5 People Living with AIDS to take the bus roundtrip to the ARV (Anti-retroviral medication) clinic
- $50 buys 7 pairs of shoes for orphans.
If you would like, you can:
(via Paypal)
Problems donating? Email us: natavillage AT gmail.com
Every cent of every donation goes directly to the people of Nata. Everyone involved in this project is working on a voluntary basis. If you can, please forward our website address to those who are interested in helping people with AIDS, orphans, and those living in poverty.
The Nata village blog is a registered non-profit organization in Botswana. Thank you for your support!
I saw the Rocketboom piece and clicked on over to see what this is all about. I am moved by what I see here and have sent Nata Village a $25 donation to use as you need. It looks like suffering is a full-time job in Nata Village and I hope the donation eases the pain in some small way, for someone.
Please keep up the good work. It clearly makes a difference.
-Bruce in California, USA
Posted by: Bruce_in_CA | June 07, 2006 at 08:49 AM
It's nice to know that people are doing so much to help others. My donation is small, but I pray that the one drop I give is joined by enough others to become a flood. Thank you for your efforts.
Posted by: Doug J. | June 07, 2006 at 05:22 PM
I deeply commend you on your work in Nata Village. I'm a firm believer that anyone can make a change in the world, if only we just tried more often. You have proven this and set a deeply passionate example for those who hear you.
I'm glad to donate and urge others to do this same.
Thank you.
Posted by: Correy Bravo | June 08, 2006 at 09:41 AM
After seeing the Rocketboom interview I explored your nice blog and made a donation. You are doing really good work here and I would like to help. Is there a carpenter in town that could build benches for the waiting room?
John in MA
Posted by: John in MA | June 08, 2006 at 01:13 PM
I also saw your interview on Rocketboom. I tried to donat and was not able to. It asked for my Provice even thou I am in the U.S. I tried several times, what am I doing wrong??
I am going to be in Botswana visiting a friend for the month of July, I hope to visit Nata again. If I do get there I hope to meet with you adn see how things are going. I will on my return encouage my friends via a DVD to donat to Nata.
Posted by: Mike Despot | June 11, 2006 at 10:08 AM
I saw the rocketboom piece and then spent some time on your website. From that point on I juts had to donate some cash, It feels so much betetr when I know that the money will go direct to these good people that nedd it and not to some corrupt official or large admin system.
If there is any other way we can help just let us know. I am not rich but I will try to help in any way I can - keep up your spirits, we are seperated by thousands of miles - but by mere inches when we touch each other in our minds and hearts.
A great quote from a fav film of mine, feels right - Schindlers list:
"Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire"
all the best...
Daz Smith
Posted by: daz | June 13, 2006 at 04:14 PM
Just watched the Rocketboom episode, came here, looked around and donated. I intend to give again and will be pointing colleages at work towards this.
You are making a difference in the world.
Thank you!
Posted by: Scott | June 18, 2006 at 04:21 PM
I have many friends there. I want to know how it works. Mr and Mrs Thiro, and daughter Keletso are people I love there Erastus Mjaye and his family were also good friends to me. I know how big a problem it is . I have lost so many very good friends.
Posted by: Trevor Munroe | October 04, 2007 at 03:37 PM
It's so inspiring to read of the difference that people can make in other people's lives and I am honored to know my donation will help the people of Nata a little in their struggles with HIV and poverty.
Posted by: Kathy | October 18, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Great Website and great work! Congratuations!
I'd like to ask you for some help. I need to find some inforamtion on Botswana teenagers as I'm writing an English textbook for Hungarian 14-15 year olds, and I really want to have a child featured in it from Botswana. I thought it could be an orphan from your village - obviously not an existing person, but an immaginary character who's true to life. In the book, characters have their own blogs and make comments on each other's. They come from places around the world, and this way children using the course could learn how children and people in general live in the world. I would need some help in forming the character of the Botswana teenager, his/her typical day, etc. I would very much appreciate if you could help me with some information.
Many thanks,
Judit Fehér
Posted by: Judit Fehér | June 01, 2009 at 11:15 AM
I Live in Australia, I just donated $10,,but I would have spent money for a CD, if you can organise someone to donate their time and recording devices to caputre the amazing singing of the people of Nata, I would buy it, I just loved the video of the young Mabogo group singing. It gave me goose bumps. Do they know how truely gifted and special their type of harmony and depth is? I sang in a chior for years, but nothing moves me more than the soul and spirit of African singing. So uplifting. There's a fundraising idea!! Much love to the beautiful children of Nata xx
Posted by: Shelley Marano | August 14, 2009 at 01:00 AM