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Rough Guide Building Blitz 2010 9th Building Blitz - Cape Town 2010

A Message from Niall I would like to welcome every one of you onto this our 9th Building Blitz. I am especially proud to welcome back our returning veterans and to welcome on board our new volunteers.

This is once again going to be a great trip and truly, is only possible because of each of you.

It seems a long time since the beginning of my own journey to build a few homes for shack dwellers in Cape Town in 2002. What I had started then, became better and more achievable when volunteers came to help. Year after year many of you have returned and new faces have joined in working towards what is now “Our Mission”.

Years later Nelson Mandela would talk to me as to how impressed he was about the special nature of Irish people and how much it meant to him to watch the Irish volunteers return to help build decent homes for his fellow South Africans. He mentored me one time about the power of the collective and how “everything is possible through the collective effort of people‘“and each one of you, and our 13,000 volunteers are living proof of this.

We have together housed 80,000 people. We have done this by uniting together for a joint purpose, with all our lives enriched through common effort. Putting a proper roof over a child’s head has been a priceless privilege for all of us. I thank all of you once again for your part in making so much possible. We build all year round, but every year this week is the highlight of the charity’s year. I know you have made many sacrifices and fundraised very hard to get here and on my own behalf and all my staff’s behalf I sincerely thank each of you for this .

Over the last 8 years 13,000 volunteers (6,500 Irish) have helped us to make a real difference in each of the communities we have worked. South Africans are now volunteering in significant numbers and this year alone we will have had over 3,000 proud South African volunteers working with us. Our volunteers from previous years have inspired South Africans to get involved.

I welcome volunteers coming from England, Wales, the USA, Australia, Belgium and Gabon.

When I see our houses emerge from the dust I recall the faces of all our volunteers who worked so hard to build them and it fills me with such pride to remember your effort.

Despite all our challenges at home I am adamant that we must push forward and strive to reach our next milestone. By the end of next year I want to bring our overall total of people housed to 100,000, we can only do this together.

Niall Mellon

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Chapters 1. Volunteers & Charity .................................................3 2. Building Blitz November 2010.................... 15 3. Medical ........................................................................................ 29 4. Education & Development

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Nov 2010 Blitz | Project 1177 3 | Wallacedene | Charity News

Volunteers and Charity

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“This has probably been your toughest year to fundraise. I want to thank you for all the extra effort and let you know that this will be a very special year for you�

Niall Mellon

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Shacks to Homes Our journey over the last 9 years...

In the 9 years since the charity began, we are very proud that over 80,000 people have been housed. This remarkable achievement is thanks to all the hard work our volunteers and staff have put in over this time. 15,000 houses have been built and these houses mean a complete change in lifestyle for the families living there. Not only do they now have a roof over their heads, but a secure home, long term health benefits and a safe place in which the children can grow in. We have very exciting times ahead. Next year is our 10th anniversary and we have set ambitious targets by trying to make it 100,000 people housed by the end of our 10th Building Blitz in November 2011.

Meet the Families

This year we plan on housing over 140 families. Below are two families who are moving from a shack to a home, this small synopsis will give you an insight into how hard a struggle life is in a shack….

Bongiwe Marongo, Beneficiary, 2010

Bongiwe will be receiving a house during the Building Blitz in November.

I am 36 years old, unemployed and living in Wallacedene. I am married with 4 children and I have been living in a shack for the past 12 years. I earn a small amount of money by selling sheep heads (‘smiley’s’) to my local community. Life in a shack is hard, it is always damp during the Winter months and this has affected the health of my family. I don’t ever feel safe living in a shack especially at night as my shack is not secure and I worry for my family.

I never would have been able to afford a proper house and I am so thankful to be receiving my very own house keys in November. I cannot wait to move into my new home and I am really looking forward to seeing the Irish volunteers arrive. I do believe that living in my new home will change my life forever.

Lindiwe Ndyamboti, Beneficiary, 2010

Lindiwe will be receiving a house during the 2010 Building Blitz and is so excited at the prospect of moving into her own proper home.

My name is Lindiwe, I am 42 years old and I live in a one bedroom shack with my two children and three other relatives. I have been living in a shack for the past 14 years. My shack leaks when it is raining and it is also incredibly hot during the Summer months. The corrugated iron roof flaps when the wind blows and this noise is so loud, often I wouldn’t sleep for fear it would blow away and the noise often keeps the whole family awake on windy nights.

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Nov 2010 Blitz | Project 1177 3 | Wallacedene | Charity News When I move into my new home this November I will be sleeping in my own ‘proper house’ for the very first time. I will no longer have to walk to use the public toilet (which is often blocked) and I will be able to wash myself without having to use a bucket. I am so excited about my new home and more importantly my family have a brighter future to look forward to.

Life in a New House Alfred Mjangaza (‘Oupa’) received a house during the 2009 Building Blitz in Wallacedene.

I am 64 years old and I live with my wife, Trifina and our two children. We have been living in a shack in Wallacedene for 8 years prior to receiving a house last November.

You cannot imagine how living in a house has completely changed my life and the lives of my family. Life in a shack was a constant struggle. Due to the damp conditions our family suffered with constant chest infections. It is unsafe to live in a shack and I constantly worried for my family and their safety. Living in a house has now brought about a much healthier and safer lifestyle for my family. We no longer have to walk to use a public toilet as we now have our own bathroom. My daughter Siphokazi, is also doing better at school as she finally has a proper place to study. I am so grateful to the Irish because now we finally have a beautiful safe house to call home. Thank You.

Ilse Williams, received a house during the 2009 Building Blitz in Wallacedene.

I live with my husband Gerald and our three children in one of the Blitz houses that was completed during the 2009 Building Blitz. I was so overjoyed to finally have a proper house of my own after spending many years living in a shack. It’s hard to imagine that I will no longer be kept awake at night worrying about flooding or the threat of fire. We are also feeling much safer now that we have solid walls, burglar bars and a lockable door, for this I am so graetful. I must admit that my children are now much healthier since they have moved into our home. My husband and I now have our own privacy unlike in the past when we all lived on top of one another. The biggest change for me is the fact that we now have running water and our own toilet. I can’t wait to see the Irish volunteers once again in November 2010. Thank You.

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Nov 2010 Blitz | Project 1177 3 | Wallacedene | Charity News Daniel and Christine Wagenaar’s story After 12 years of waiting our dream has come true. When we moved in we had nothing but we were blessed because now we have everything! This house is a gift from God and we are very happy to be on our own in our own home. Thank you.

Alice Buka, received a house during the 2005 Building Blitz in Imizamo Yethu Five years ago, Alice and Cecil finally moved into their own home at 24144 Labohemie Street, Wallacedene. “My life is now indescribably different to that of living in a shack” Alice Buka is a separated mother with one son. She is 55 years old. Her son Cecil Buka is 22 years old and is mentally challenged. Alice recall’s how difficult life was whilst living in a shack as she had no financial support or physical assistance with the shack structure. As she could not physically secure a roof on her shack, the top was covered with a tarpaulin sheet. In winter she and Cecil suffered with a constantly wet shack and ill health. But since moving to a house her life has changed dramatically. Every time I put my key in the front door I am so grateful for a roof over my head.

Sophie Morris, received a house during the 2004 Building Blitz in Imizamo Yethu Getting a brick house changed my whole life. I knew my children would be safe; having a house made me very proud. I lived in a shack for 14 years in the township of Imizamo Yethu, this was the first township the Niall Mellon Township Trust built houses in. When I lived in a shack I had no running water, bath or shower and the toilet was outside, you cannot imagine how difficult this was. The worst thing happened in 2004 my shack burnt down, we lost everything and had no money to replace it. This was a very bad time for me. Since I received the keys to my own house it has been life changing. My children are now safe and I have set up a small business from my house minding other people’s children.

Skills Development The charity initiated a Skills Training Programme in 2009. Our skills training programme includes training in plumbing, bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, painting, roofing and electrical.

For many long-term unemployed people living in townships where unemployment rates are over 50%, it is a huge opportunity to take part in a training programme and learn a new skill and hopefully obtain a job. Your efforts and fundraising has helped us to provide training courses for 200 people since 2009.

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Nov 2010 Blitz | Project 1177 3 | Wallacedene | Charity News

Zelda Adams – Graduate of Skills Development Programme.

Zelda Adam’s lives in Paarl with her two children and mother. Walking past one of the charity’s building sites she noticed a group of people painting the newly built houses. She asked about the possibility of working for the charity and within days she found herself employed with a paint brush in her hand! Zelda along with 11 other women completed a painting training course which includes a life skills component during September 2009 with the charity.

“I learnt a lot and the training is definitely going to help me! I will have more employment opportunities and can provide a better future for my family.”

Zelda Adams

Website Invite your family to spend the week with us, VIRTUALLY!

Visit our website: www.nmtownshiptrust.com Many volunteers have children who like to see how their parents are getting on, invite them to join our journey online. We will have a link on site to show how the building is progressing during the week.

The Daily Blog Cashel Community Student, Aoife Burke, veteran Paula Cullen and first time volunteer Eamon Cloghessy have kindly agreed to write a daily blog to give insight into life on the Blitz.

Share their experience by logging onto www.nmtownshiptrust.com

Be sure to check us out on: Facebook: Niall Mellon Township Trust

Twitter: Irishtownship

Flickr: Niall Mellon Township Trust

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Volunteer Statistics 2010 International Volunteers

This is the first year we have a contingent of volunteers coming from the USA, Australia, Belgium and Gabon. We also have a number of vounteers from Wales and England.

Australia 1

Belgium 1

England 17

Wales 4

USA 6 Gabon 1

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Nov 2010 Blitz | Project 1177 3 | Wallacedene | Charity News

Irish Volunteers from around the Country This is our 9th Building Blitz with 750 volunteers travelling to Cape Town.

Below is breakdown of where our Irish volunteers are located around the country.

Female Volunteers: 251 Male Volunteers: 497

8 Derry

11 Donegal 5 Tyrone

Irish Volunteers: 720 5 Fermanagh

23 Mayo

4 Leitrim

13 Roscommon

10 Cavan

18 Louth

7

Longford

25 Westmeath

23 Galway

39 Meath 166

14 Offaly

32 Kildare

Dublin 24 Wicklow

16 Laois

10 Clare

30 Limerick

6 Down

8 Armagh

4 Monaghan

13 Sligo

32 Kerry

6 Antrim

18 Carlow 34 Tipperary

14 Killkenny

21 Wexford

16 Waterford 61 Cork

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South African News

Look what you have inspired!

SOUTH AFRICAN BLITZ 2010 3079 Volunteers 25 Blitzes

You are truly inspirational, thanks to your energy and enthusiasm you have inspired over 3000 South Africans to be part of this journey. This year we set an ambitious target to recruit 2000 South African volunteers to participate in our South African Blitzes, we are delighted to announce that we exceeded our target and 3079 volunteers took part in 25 Blitzes this year, our last Blitz will take place on the 29th December 2010.

Corporate Groups:

We have had 24 individual corporate groups as part of their Corporate Social Responsibilty programme take part in our Building Blitzes this year.

Oracle International, UCT Engineering Dept, Metropolitan Health Group, Rhema (1st),National Prosecuting Authority, Saint Gobain, Exceed IT Solutions, Old Mutual, SAB, Beekman CC, Umvoto, Oxion Consultants, Pragma, Translux, Huisamen, Westraadt Inc, MLCCT, First Contact, Oricon Van Der Sluys Structural Engineers, WSP Coastal Engineers, Allan Gray, Tenk Loubser Engineers, UCT Engineering Dept, Round Table Switzerland, Cambridge University, Standard Bank, Cargill International, Future Growth Investments, WBHO Construction, Southern Sun International and USA International Corporate

Oracle Team, Gauteng

University Groups:

We have had groups from Tsiba, University of Cape Town, University of South Africa and Cambridge University take part in out Building Blitzes this year.

A quote from a South African volunteer who participated on a Blitz this year and was very moved by the work of the charity.

Thami Mngoma, volunteered on site with his company Oracle. He commented, “As a South African I feel humbled by the founder of this initiative especially given the fact that growing up in rural Kwa-Zulu we were taught that this is exactly how our ancestors built their homesteads and ploughed their fields – all neighbours coming together to build from one house to the next and from one field to the next hence “umuntu – ngumuntu ngabantu” to loosely translate a human is a human by other humans. To be reminded of that by the Irish people who volunteer here clearly shows that human consciousness is one and we are all connected”.

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Nov 2010 Blitz | Project 1177 3 | Wallacedene | Charity News

Pick n Pay is a leading South African food retailer, for decades they have always shared their success and we are very proud to announce that they have very generously donated a tree for every house we build in Wallacdene. We hope their example will inspire other local donations

The Year in Brief...

It has been an exciting year for the charity through various achievements, awards and inspirational fundraising ideas by volunteers from both Ireland and South Africa. Read below and get a quick insight into some of the many activities that have been going on.

March 2010: Minister Visits Mellon project

In March of this year Peter Power TD, Minister of State for Overseas Development at the Department of Foreign Affairs visited the Niall Mellon Township Trust project in Wallacedene. The Minister was greeted by local community leaders, school management committees and residents. Residents explained to the Minister their life changing experiences of moving from a shack to a house.

April 2010: Blitz: 150 Volunteers

150 South African volunteers followed in Irish footsteps and participated on a build in Wallacedene. The volunteers were made up of different groups from around Cape Town including UCT, Standford and Tsiba students and 1st Contact Accountants.

July 2010: Washington

A delegation from Ireland and South Africa travelled to Washington on a congressional visit to push forward future funding of the Trust from US legislatives.

August 2010: The Longford Marathon

One of our veteran volunteers, Liam Fenelon had the fantastic idea of organising the Longford Marathon in aid of the Niall Mellon Township Trust. Despite having his own funds raised, he was instrumental in helping volunteers from Longford, Roscommon and Cavan raise their funds. 70 volunteers got their training gear on to pound the streets of Longford.

A large amount was raised which helped these volunteers greatly. Indeed for anyone wishing to join in the fun next year, Liam and his daughter Sharon are already in the planning stages of the event.

September 2010: “On yer bike”

Another determined volunteer Alan Clancy, trained for 6 weeks in preparation for his 220km cycle from Maynooth to Galway. In cycle time he completed it in just over 8 hours (not including the pit stops!). This fantastic achievement allowed Alan to raise the majority of his fundraising goal.

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The Volunteers We have some truly amazing volunteers who travel with us year after year. Without you our journey would not be possible. As much as we would love to publish every story we hear, we cannot. Here are some volunteer stories we would like to share with you.

Pete Agoma - First time Volunteer We moved back to Ireland in 2004 where I work in civil engineering.

I was born in Port-Gentil, Gabon and in early 1990 I moved to America where I met my Irish wife Roisin. When I heard about the Niall Mellon Township Trust I became very interested in what the charity was doing in South Africa and I thought about becoming a volunteer.

In 2010 while talking about charity work and other ways of giving something back, the Niall Mellon Township Trust came to mind once again. I have a personal attachment to the area and can relate to how people live in poor conditions. After signing up I joined the Meath Volunteer Club who played a pivotal role in my fundraising and through their support and my many bag packing initiatives I was able to raise the funds to go on the trip. This was not an easy task but I think when you have strong will and determination, anything is possible!

I am really looking forward to being part of the team of Irish volunteers who are improving the lives of the communities in South Africa. Looking at the way these communities are struggling with social issues, makes me realise how fortunate I am to live the way I do. I will continue to give back and I hope to inspire other people to volunteer including people from African origin living in Ireland.

Mary Kelly - Three year Veteran Volunteer The charity Building Blitz is now the highlight of my year and I am very proud to be earning my 3rd stripe on this year’s trip. This is largely due to the help and support of a large family and friend network and each year I run an event to help raise my sponsorship.

This year I had 120 people attend a table quiz and I got a hole in one at a golf event all of which not only helped raise funds but became great social occasions.

The pride and sense of achievement that you feel at the end of the week is something that will always stay with you. To see the faces of the family when they move into their first home, with a door they can lock and a proper roof over their heads and to know that you helped that to happen is the reason we keep returning.

I was a Team Leader both times last year which was a great experience. This year I will be a labourer as I have my sister and niece from Pennsylvania, USA and my sister from Devon all joining me. I’m really looking forward to sharing this special week with them, who knows maybe they will become veterans like myself!

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Volunteers Fundraisers With nearly 750 volunteers going on this year’s blitz, there were many whacky and wonderful fundraising events.

The two below will give you a flavour of what was going on around the county.

The Moatrix Fest: Stuart Clifford, Zara Malone and Damien Claffey, 1st year volunteers.

The Moatrix Fest was a 2 day outdoor music and family festival.

Patrons were treated to excellent live music, BBQ, bar, and pig on a spit, while the face painted children enjoyed the inflatable garden.

This was the second year of the Moatrix Fest, the sun was shining which helped with the great atmosphere of the event. Hogan and Ka Tet headlined the Moate gig a fabulous original act which has rubbed shoulders with appearances next to Westlife and Jedward!

The team raised the bulk of their fundraising from the event which attracted up to 1,000 people. The event was well organised and capitalised on their audience selling branded Moatrix t-shirts with the names of all the 16 acts on the back.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Bingo: Fiona Rooney, 1st year volunteer.

I heard about Rock ‘N’ Roll Bingo through a DJ from my hometown of Sligo. It’s a really addictive, fun version of normal bingo where you replace the numbers with songs.

When the DJ starts playing, listen out and mark the songs you hear off your bingo cards. If you manage to get either a full line or a full house you win a prize! It helps if you know the name of the songs you hear!

It turned out to be a fantastic fundraising night. Everyone was really supportive and bought loads of bingo cards, which in turn meant that we all got really addicted to the game! All in all I was hugely happy with my fundraising night and I would reccommend Rock ‘N’ Roll Bingo to everyone!

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Building Blitz November 2010

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9th Annual Building Blitz Wallacedene

The township we are working in this year is called Wallacdene, below are some of the statistics relating to the site.

• Located 40 minutes drive Cape Town.

• It was established 1985.

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Some of the residents in the township have been on the government housing lists for up to 20 years.

The total population of the township is 68,000, with 9,000 shacks.

Unemployment is at 50%.

Life expectancy is 43 years.

1 in 3 people suffer from HIV. 46% of every 1000 babies born in SA are HIV positive.

Severe overcrowding problem.

All images from Wallacedene Blitz 2009

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Full Week Itinerary - Overview DAY 1 SUNDAY 14th NOVEMBER 2010 CAPE TOWN All flights arrive between 7am – 11am.

On arrival in Cape Town ensure you take all your belongings off the flight.

Have your ticket and passport ready for immigration. The charity staff will be there to welcome you.

After immigration please collect your bag and make your way to the arrivals hall, our staff will point you to your coach. Before boarding a coach please ensure you put your BAG on that coach.

LOST LUGGAGE It is out of our control but sometimes luggage goes missing. If this happens you must file a report before you leave the baggage hall. Please speak to a member of our staff and they will assist you.

HOTEL CHECK IN On arrival at the hotel please check into your room giving your surname to the staff member. If you wish to charge anything to your room during your stay you will need to give your credit card details to the main reception once you have settled in.

KIT COLLECTION After you collect your room key you may then collect your kit; this is your kit for the week. We will have no spare supply of t-shirts during the Blitz.

FRESHEN UP Once you have checked in and collected your kit you will have some time to freshen up and change for site. You must then be back down in the lobby to take the coach to site – we will give you exact times upon check in.

SITE All coaches will depart for site; exact departure time will be announced in Cape Town. Please be on time and ensure you have sun cream and water with you. A map will be on each of the coach seats. This is vital for your safety and security so please familiarise yourself with the location of your Team Base and bus stop. Site is a 30 minute drive from Cape Town BRIEFING/SITE ORIENTATION All volunteers will have brief orientation in Cape Town where we will run through the rules of the site for the coming week. (Time to be given on arrival in Cape Town)

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Nov 2010 Blitz | Project 1177 3 | Wallacedene | Building Blitz 2010 TEAM BASE After the briefing meeting all volunteers will gather in their teams and walk to the Team Base as one group.

ROLL CALL Your Team Leaders will carry out a roll call at the Team Base and will introduce key members of the team; Foremen, Team Leaders and Medics. We ask you to listen to their advice and if you have any issues on your team please speak to a Team Leader or member of staff. We want you to be comfortable and enjoy the week.

Please be mindful of your ability today as you may feel tired after a long flight.

MASS On Sunday we will have a mass on site; location and times to be confirmed on arrival day.

DEPARTURE At the end of the day all volunteers must meet at your Team Base where your Team Leader will conduct another roll call. On the Team Leader’s instruction the group will move to the bus stop to return to the hotel.

EVENING At your leisure.

EVERY EVENING (Sunday - Thursday) CHARITY HELP DESK - 18.00hrs – 20.00hrs At the help desk we will assist you with any queries you may have. The desk is manned by our staff so please drop by if you have any queries.

MEDICAL DESK - 18.00hrs – 20.00hrs This will be staffed by our medical volunteers.

DAY 2 MONDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2010 07.00hrs Depart Hotel 08.00hrs Roll Call at Team Base - Foreman & Medic Briefing 10.30hrs Tea Break 13.00hrs Lunch 16.30hrs Clean Up 16.45hrs Roll Call at Team Base 17.00hrs Walk as a group to Coach 18.00hrs Hotel

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Nov 2010 Blitz | Project 1177 3 | Wallacedene | Building Blitz 2010 CRECHE VISITS (See your Team Leader for specific times) All teams will have an opportunity to visit a creche and see first hand some of the hardships experienced by children living in townships. A strict timetable is in place so please speak to your Team Leader for your scheduled visit. All visits will be completed by Wednesday 17th.

SHACK VISITS (See your Team Leader for specific times) All teams will have an opportunity to visit one of the beneficiary families in their shack. The families have opened their doors to their home to show you the appalling conditions and what a new house will mean to them. Please respect their home and space, we do encourage our volunteers to ask questions and interact. Always seek permission before taking photos TEAM NIGHT OUT (Yellow, Red, Maroon, Lime, Royal Blue, Gardening) Speak to your Team Leader for details. There is a cost of €20/R200 per person which covers a pizza, 1 drink and a coach to and from the venue.

The other teams will be at their own leisure for the evening.

EVERY EVENING CHARITY HELP DESK -18.00hrs – 20.00hrs MEDICAL DESK - 18.00hrs – 20.00hrs

DAY 3 TUESDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2010 07.00hrs 08.00hrs 10.30hrs 13.00hrs 16.30hrs 16.45hrs 17.00hrs 18.00hrs

Depart Hotel Roll Call Team Base Tea Break Lunch Clean Up Roll Call Team Base Walk as a group to Coach Hotel

CRECHE VISITS (See your Team Leader for times) SHACK VISITS (See your Team Leader for times) TEAM NIGHT OUT (Orange, Bottle Green, Grey, Emerald, Purple, Compound Team) Speak to your Team Leader for details. There is a cost of €20/R200 per person which covers a pizza, 1 drink and a coach to and from the venue.

EVERY EVENING CHARITY HELP DESK -18.00hrs – 20.00hrs MEDICAL DESK - 18.00hrs – 20.00hrs

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DAY 4 WEDNESDAY 17th NOVEMBER 2010 07.00hrs 08.00hrs 10.30hrs 13.00hrs 16.30hrs 16.45hrs 17.00hrs 18.00hrs

Depart Hotel Roll Call at Team Base Tea Break Lunch Clean Up Roll Call at Team Base Walk as a group to Coach Hotel

EVENING At your Leisure CHARITY HELP DESK -18.00hrs – 20.00hrs MEDICAL DESK - 18.00hrs – 20.00hrs

DAY 5 THURSDAY 18th NOVEMBER

COUNTY JERSEY DAY (Today volunteers are permitted to wear their county jerseys) 07.00hrs Depart Hotel 08.00hrs Roll Call at Team Base 10.30hrs Tea Break 13.00hrs Lunch 16.30hrs Clean Up/ Roll Call at Team Base 16.45hrs Walk as a group to the School 18.00hrs Walk as a group to Coach 19.00hrs Hotel SCHOOL CONCERT: 17.00hrs - 18 .00hrs Today one of the local schools will be holding a small concert for the Irish volunteers which will take place at the very end of the work day. All volunteers will return to their Team Base for a roll call and then walk as a group to the school which is nearby. We also encourage any of our volunteers who play an instrument, sing or dance to perform so it’s an interactive experience for both the volunteers and the school children.

Once again please seek permission before taking photos.

DEPARTURE NOTICE Note: When you return to your room you will receive a timetable for coach departure times to the airport on Saturday 20th. Please note your flight number against the departure time of your coach to the airport. It is very important that you are on time for your coach as it will not wait as we have over 700 people departing from Cape Town on Saturday 20th.

Evening at your Leisure CHARITY HELP DESK -18.00hrs – 20.00hrs MEDICAL DESK - 18.00hrs – 20.00hrs

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DAY 6 FRIDAY 19th NOVEMBER Note: These times are different.

07.00hrs Depart Hotel 08.00hrs Roll Call at Team Base 12.00hrs Lunch / Tea Break CLEAN UP TEAM BASE + SITE 14.00hrs House Handover 14.30hrs Roll Call 15.00hrs Depart Site CHARITY HELP DESK - 15.00hrs – 17.00hrs MEDICAL DESK - 15.00hrs – 16.00hrs FRIDAY AFTERNOON On return to the hotels all volunteers can spend their afternoon at leisure. Please settle your room bill and ensure you have all your belongings packed for departure the next day, Saturday 20th November.

WRAP PARTY

19.00hrs SHARP Coaches depart hotel for our Wrap Party, where we celebrate the week’s achievements.

Please note coaches will begin to depart from the venue at 23.00hrs for return to hotels for those who don’t want to have a late night. Staff will be available at the exit of the venue.

DEPARTURE DAY SATURDAY 20th NOVEMBER

Check out of your hotel and settle your room account. Make sure to allow plenty of time as over 700 volunteers will be checking out today.

All flights will be departing from Cape Town today so please check your coach departure time to the airport. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you take the correct coach and please be punctual as other volunteers are also taking the same coach. It is your responsibility to make your coach and check in for your flight.

This is not the responsibility of the charity.

CHARITY HELP DESK - 15.00hrs – 18.00hrs MEDICAL DESK - 09.00hrs – 11.00hrs PLEASE LOOK AFTER YOUR OWN LUGGAGE AND DO NOT USE HOTEL OR AIRPORT PORTERS.

We wish you a safe journey home.

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Kits

Every volunteer will be given their kit in South Africa which consists of: • Coloured t-shirts (as per size indicated by you).

• Coloured wristband.

• The t-shirt and the wristband will indicate which team you are on by their colour.

• Each t-shirt will have a stripe on the arm that indicates the number of Blitzes you have been on. It assists volunteers in identifying people who have travelled many times.

• You will only be permitted on site with the dedicated kit t-shirt.

Our Veteran Stripes Whether you have returned for a second year or more, your contribution and effort has been phenomenal. You have been a vital part in making our charity such a success. ‘‘Each veteran volunteer is awarded an additional stripe on their t-shirt for every Building Blitz they have been on and they have truly earned every one of them!’’

1 STRIPE = 1 BLITZ There are a small number of volunteers who are joining us for an astounding 9th trip, look out for their 9 stripes!

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Site Map

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Site South African Trade Our South African trades people who work all year round will be assisting your team during the week.

Key Members of your team: Foreman

The Foreman will be in charge of a construction team of up to 70 people for the duration of the Building Blitz. It is a demanding but extremely rewarding role, the Foreman leads the team ensuring quality, good practice and delivery on target of a number of houses by the end of the building week.

Team Leader

The Team Leader communicates messages to the team from HQ, advises on any difficulties a team member may have and supports the smooth running of the team. The Team Leader helps HQ to look after the general welfare of the team and helps keep morale high and spirits up throughout the week.

Medical

There will be a medical representative on each team.

Members of the Medical Team are volunteers but would be the first point of contact on the team for any medical emergency.

Name Badges There are 70 people on your team and to assist you with getting to know your team we have provided a name badge.

It is much easier for you to remember people’s names if you can read their name badge and they yours. So please wear your badge for the full week . There is also a bar-code which we will scan every morning - please have the badge visible on your t-shirt every morning.

If you lose your badge please speak to a member of staff at our Help Desk.

The charity’s 24 Hour Emergency Number is on the reverse of the badge.

Number of stars denotes number of trips

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Important Emergency Numbers: (Please save these in your mobile phone) Niall Mellon Township Trust 24 Hour Emergency Number:

Emergency Phone Number (24hrs) From any mobile phone dial From a land line dial

0027 (0) 72 180 1010 0027 (0) 72 180 1010 0027 (0) 72 180 1010

These numbers are staffed by Niall Mellon Township Trust employees.

Team Base

There is an overall HQ on site, but YOUR main day to day HQ is YOUR Team House. Each Team House will be painted with your team colour and this is where your day starts and ends.

Team Base facilities will include: • Tea & Coffee making facilities • 2 Fridges • 2 Toilets

Your lunch will be delivered to your team house daily.

Water will be delivered to your team house regularly during the day.

Each Team House will have a notice board with details of visits etc. during the week.

Lunches

We will provide a packed lunch for everyone. All lunch packs will be delivered to your team house daily. There are fridges in each house to keep food and water cool and fresh.

Food that is not eaten should be placed in a designated food box.

This will be distributed fairly to the community by our SA staff.

Water

Only drink the Niall Mellon Township Trust bottled water provided on site to avoid dehydration. It is recommended that you consume 10 bottles of water per day. Never drink from containers from local residents.

Lots to Do! There is work for everyone and lots to do so please don’t worry if you are not a trades person. We want you to enjoy yourself which means working within your comfort zone.

Please do not be afraid to ask for help or change a task.

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House Specifications & Tools There are working drawings in all the Team Houses.

• All single storey – detached – 40m2

• Timber trusses

• Two types, standard and narrow

• Concrete roof tiles

• 140mm external hollow block walls (Just under 6”)

• Timber doors & windows externally

• 90mm internal hollow block walls (Just under 4”)

• Expansion joints • Baths / Sinks / Toilet Unit

• Steel door frames internally

Plastered and painted externally and internally.

One mortar delivery in the morning, all other mortar to be mixed on site.

Pictionary Helpful Photo Glossary

Ceiling Battens

Pallet of Roof Tiles

Mortar Bins

Ceiling Slab

Corner Block

Exterior Block

Ridge Cap

Scaffolding Trestle

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Hotels

Waterfront, Southern Sun 1 Lower Buitengracht, Cape Town 8001 t: +27 21 409 4000 e: waterfront@southernsun.com

PLEASE SAVE THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR MOBILE

f: +27 21 409 4444 w: www.southernsun.com

Niall Mellon Township Trust Help Desk The charity has a dedicated Help Desk that will operate every day from: Sunday 14th - Thursday 18th 6:00hrs - 7:00hrs / 18.00hrs - 20.00hrs Friday 19th 15.00hrs - 17.00hrs Saturday 20th

15.00hrs - 18.00hrs To assist you with any inquires you might have during the week of the Blitz, please approach one of our staff for assistance. They will be wearing a white t-shirt (Blitz Staff written on the back). We want to ensure you have the best experience of your life!

There is a small shop in the hotel supplying various items from sunglasses to postcards.

Check Out - Departure Notices On Thursday 18th a letter will be dropped to your room. This letter will detail your dedicated coach transfer time to the airport. These times are based on airline recommendations and distance to the airport in Cape Town.

Please note the charity cannot take responsibility if you miss your coach to the airport.

1. Take all your belongings from your room and check your have emptied the room safe.

2. Check Out - Pay your account at the main reception desk.

3. Take your luggage down to the hotel lobby - we have asked the porters not to assist you with your luggage. It is YOUR responsibility to put your own luggage on the coach not that of the hotel porter.

If you miss your flight it will cost YOU approx. â‚Ź3,000 for a short-notice economy ticket and you may have to wait a couple of days to get a flight.

Note: The charity will not take responsibility for luggage left behind in the hotel. It is your responsibility to keep your luggage with you at all times when in transit.

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Medical

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Nov 2010 Blitz | Project 1177 3 | Wallacedene | Medical With 8 Building Blitzes under our belt, we have developed our medical procedures to the highest standards. We will have a number of medical professionals travelling with us to Cape Town for the Building Blitz who will form part of our Medical Team for the week.

All our Medical Team are volunteers just like you and there will be one/two medics per team.

There will also be a Medical HQ located in the compound.

Insurance Details

Travel Insurance will be organised for each volunteer for the week of the Blitz.

It is the volunteer’s responsibility to disclose any medical conditions to the insurance company, otherwise we cannot guarantee cover while in South Africa.

Please note: The charity does not cover any personal items.

First Aid Kits

There is a First Aid Kit located in each team container, please familiarise yourself with its location.

Antiseptic Wipes

Every year people get sick from not cleaning their hands.

Washing Hands: Use soap and water or alcohol gel and wash for a least 15 seconds.

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If you get injured stay calm, we have a large medical team who will be with you within a few moments.

If you are present at the scene of an accident: 1. Locate the first aider assigned to your team, in the event they are not nearby call the EMERGENCY PHONE: 0027 (0) 72 180 1010 ( please save in your mobile ) 2. Do not administer First Aid unless properly trained.

3. Appoint another volunteer to stay with the injured person if you have to leave the accident.

4. The first aider will make contact with Medical HQ. 5. Do not move an injured person unless further danger threatens.

6. Keep the injured person warmly covered, blankets provided in each container.

7. If an incident occurs off the building site please contact our EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER at any time this is manned 24 hours a day by the charity staff.

PLEASE CONTACT THE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER AT ANY TIME - ON THE REVERSE OF YOUR NAME BADGE: 0027 (0) 72 180 1010

Vehicles and Machinery We will no longer have Bakkie / Teleporters for every team, therefore traffic on site will be significantly reduced. But there will be a small amount of vehicles used and we ask you to be careful and vigilant – remember the BEEPER NOISE, this means a vehicle is reversing.

Be vigilant a building site is a noisy place.

For the larger vehicles and machinery on site please be mindful, if you can not see the driver, the driver may not see you. Failure to Comply Will Result in Instant Dismissal.

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

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Safety Precautions Fitness:

Be realistic, work within your fitness level, work at your own pace.

Take a Break:

Tiredness causes accidents. If you feel it is getting too much for you TAKE A BREAK.

Food:

Please sanitise your hands with the anti-bacterial hand wash/alcohol wipes provided before eating.

DO NOT EAT FROM LOCAL FOOD VENDORS ON SITE, POLITELY DECLINE.

Water:

Only drink the Niall Mellon Township Trust bottled water provided on site to avoid dehydration. It is recommend that you consume 10 bottles of water per day. Never drink from containers from local residents.

Oral Rehydration Salts:

Each volunteer will be given two sachets of oral rehydration salts per day for consumption on site. These provide rapid rehydration of salts and minerals lost through working in the hot environment. Team Leaders will distribute these at lunch and before leaving site. We strongly recommend volunteers take these as directed to help avoid dehydration.

Sun Cream:

The temperature may be in excess of 35 C. Please use a minimum of SPF 30 and apply at least five or six times throughout the day.

Alcohol:

Limit your alcohol intake at night to avoid dehydration during the day. Arriving on site drunk is strictly prohibited and will result in you being sent home to Ireland. You become a danger not just to yourself but to everyone else around you. It is a long week so please pace yourself.

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Tips for a better week 1. Heat.

20 mins in the boiling sun can leave you with burns bad enough to keep you in bed for a week.

You need to keep applying and re-applying your suncream regularly.

Drink lots of fluids and take some oral rehydration salts.

2. Pace yourself.

We have said it already but please remember it is a long week so please work within your own fitness level.

3. This is a serious mission and people’s lives depend on us staying focused until the end of the week. Celebrate when the job is done. The charity has a very strict policy in relation to alcohol consumption. You will not be allowed on site if the charity has reason to believe you are still under the effects of alcohol or any other substance. You are not only a danger to yourself but also to those around you. Yellow cards are issued to those who do not adhere to our guidelines. Two yellow cards and you will be sent home.

4. Teamwork.

If you are a tradesperson please make allowances for those that are not.

5. Don’t over react to minor inconveniences. It is a hard week and life changing for both you and the families you are housing.

6. Please be safety conscious at all times. In the past most accidents have occurred in the first hour on site and the last hour of the week. Please be safety aware at all times and be mindful of those around you.

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Education & Development

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Nov 2010 Blitz | Project 1177 3 | Wallacedene | Educational Development Education is an integral part of the volunteer experience. It is important that you understand your role as an overseas volunteer and the positive effects you can have in alleviating poverty.

When travelling to a developing country, it is crucial that volunteers are aware of the country’s cultural context. We aim to provide our volunteers with the opportunity to learn more about the people we are working with, to gain a greater understanding of the issues affecting the people in the townships as well as South Africa as a whole. We believe that all of our volunteers have a role to play in affecting positive change, to help shape the landscape of the future. It is a privilege to be able to learn about the community you are working with and their way of life.

Our South African Development Team

Our South African Development Team is headed up by our Director of Development, Crystal West. Our Development Team are the primary link to the beneficiary communities.

Our Development Team ensure that the organisation provides facilitative support to our partner communities, giving them the practical support they need to improve their lives and that of the community.

The emphasis is placed on partnering with specialist organisations to afford beneficiaries and community staff the opportunity to complete registered and accredited skills training programmes in construction trades and further income generation by specific training programmes.

Development Education on the week of the Blitz

The Development Team will be responsible for organizing educational visits for volunteers during the Blitz. Use your time wisely and ask lots of questions. Understanding is an essential ingredient in assisting the community you are working with.

Shack Invitation

This is definitely one of the highlights of your week, and an absolute must. Seeing a shack on the outside is one thing, seeing inside is a whole other level of insight. As a volunteer you will be made especially welcome by the families living in these shacks. The community of the township have selected a number of families who are proud to open their doors for you to come and see how they manage to live inside these shacks.

Creche Visit

You will probably be surprised to know there are creches in townships . Working parents have the same needs everywhere however the conditions of these creches are very basic and this visit (one hour round trip) is a really worthwhile experience.

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Amawele

We are delighted to introduce another Irish charity working in the same township of Wallacdene. Based in South Africa and Ireland they are called Amawele. The Niall Mellon Township Trust fully supports the aims and objective of Amawele which is to create partnerships between schools in Ireland with schools in South Africa. Amawele was founded in 2007 by a group of Irish business people.

The word “Amawele” comes from the Xhosa word for ‘twins’, Xhosa being the home language of Nelson Mandela and one of 13 official languages in South Africa. An Amawele link offers students and teachers the opportunity to share information, skills and projects. It encourages pupils to express and share their views and their vision about themselves and the wider world. Amawele is involved in providing the building blocks for a young person’s future through working to provide a better education.

Nelson Mandela said that, “Education is the most powerful weapon with which you can change the world”. Young people need a safe home environment and an education – both NMTT and Amawele are working together to provide this for the people of Wallacedene. The Wallacedene schools have partnered with schools in the South Hill area of Limerick city. During the Blitz week Amawele will be using Skype to allow pupils and teachers link up to a part in a ‘virtual book club’ where they will both discuss a book based on the life of Nelson Mandela.

We are pleased to incorporate them into our brochure as a gesture of support to continue their great work and wish them well for the future.

If you would like to involve a school in your area in the Amawele School Twinning project find out more at www.amawele.org

The children of Wallacdene invite you to an evening of song and dance

Four schools within Wallacdene (all partnered with Amawele ) have come together to put on a one hour performance to welcome and thank our volunteers for their involvement in the Wallacedene community. The concert will take place on Thursday 18th from 17.00hrs to 18.00hrs. The concert will also celebrate their ongoing link with schools in South Hill, Limerick. The schools performing are Bloekombos Primary School, Imvumelwano Primary School, Enkululekweni Primary School and Wallacedene secondary school. Last year these schools received visits from Irish volunteers and benefited tremendously from their generosity. This year through the concert the schools will showcase a variety of talent to entertain our volunteers. Members of the community and parents of these children are also invited. This short experience takes place straight after work on Thursday 18th on site.

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Community Development Initiative 2010

This year our gardening team will be working on greening and restoration projects at a creche and a secondary school in Wallacedene. These sites were chosen through a participatory process whereby creches and schools in the Wallacedene area were asked to put forward proposals as to the projects they would like to have done at their schools.

These proposals were assessed together with NMTT’s capacity and the resources that were available. After much deliberation two sites were chosen:

Wallacedene Secondary School

Wallacedene Secondary School is a prominent high school in the Kraaifontein community and has just been relocated in new buildings provided by the Education Department (July 2010).

This is a huge change for this school which has been previously operating out of dilapidated mobile classrooms with no area for activities such as practical work, science laboratories, sports grounds, etc. The school accommodates roughly 850 learners, 24 teaching staff and 10 non-teaching staff.

The school set up a Building Blitz project committee that has developed plans together with the Niall Mellon Township Trust. These plans will have volunteers creating a vegetable garden, chill out areas for the students, artwork for the hall and also painting initiatives which will give the school a new identity in their brand new surroundings. The school caretaker will be directly involved during the Building Blitz to ensure that the work being done will be maintained by the school.

Masakhane Educare

Masakhane Educare was the first creche to be established in Wallacedene in 1992. It is easily one of the largest educare centres in the community with 180 children currently registered at the crèche (although the actual figure attending each day is closer to 200).

Niall Mellon Township Trust has worked closely with the management team at the creche to identify the needs of the centre. Volunteers will be giving the crèche a complete face-lift by painting the crèche building and the perimeter walls. The children’s playing equipment will also be restored together with the creation of a sand pit. The creche’s existing vegetable garden will be enhanced and the main entrance gate will also be fixed.

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Donations Our Donations Policy

Our donations policy is based on the past experiences of Niall Mellon Township Trust staff and the feedback given by volunteers from previous Building Blitzes. We want to ensure that gifts are given in an appropriate manner and distributed fairly.

Every year we are asked by our volunteers about giving donations and gifts to the communities we work with. We would like to emphasise that you do not have to donate as you have already worked very hard to fundraise to come on the Blitz and we are very greatful for all your fundraising to date.

Donations On Site

We would ask that you do not give out any gifts or donations directly to individuals on site or in the schools. This can have quite negative implications. For example, it can contribute substantially to a culture of dependency in the communities. Additionally there are safety issues to consider when bringing and distributing donations on site for both volunteers and recipients. Please try to keep in mind that crime is a huge issue in the townships.

In the case of giving confectionary items to children please be mindful that some parents may not want their children to recieve sweets from volunteers.

We want to limit any negative repercussions that the Building Blitz can have on the communities and instead ensure an optimal effect. In light of this, donations need to be managed properly by our staff to ensure that they are distributed fairly. Our staff will know where the greatest need is and where your donation will have the greatest benefit.

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How do I make a donation?

There will be two donation days on site during the Blitz week - Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th.

Any physical items you wish to donate, please bring them to your Team House on either of these two days, during which a member of our staff will collect any donations.

If you have an queries regarding donations please consult your Team Leader.

For all the schools and beneficiary families we visit throughout the week our development facilitators will put together a specific donation/gift basket as a thank you. Each basket will have a variety of items to suit the needs to the beneficiary family.

Recommended Gifts

Stationary, educational toys, toiletries, toothbrushes, toothpaste, face cloths, white school shirts and baby clothes.

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Useful Information Money Matters

The local currency is the South African Rand (commonly known as ZAR) €1.00 EUR = 10. ZAR. To convert South African prices into Euro prices divide the Rand price by 10.

For example R 60 is the equivalent of €6.00 and R 5 is the equivalent of €0.50.

Currency will be available for exchange at each hotel and ATM machines accept cost international cards. Most big shops and restaurants will accept credit cards. Please be watchful when using ATM cards if using them in shops or restaurants do not let them let them out of your sight. Card skimming is a common problem which is on the increase, so please be careful.

Tipping: A tip of 10% in restaurants is acceptable and if porters carry your bag they will expect a tip of between R5 and R10 per bag. However we have previously suggested due to time constraints you look after your own baggage in the hotel.

Phone Calls

Making and receiving incoming phone calls are charged at €1.70 per minute.

Outgoing calls are charged at €1.30 per minute.

Text messages charged at roughly 50 cent per message.

Hotel Phone Please note that hotel rates can be very expensive.

Calls from your hotel room to Ireland is charged at R 20 (€2.00) per min.

Calls from your hotel room to a local mobile number at R 8 (€0.80) per min. *We Recommend You* Purchase a SIM card and credit for the week upon arrival in South Africa.

SIM cards only cost R 39 (€3.90) which includes R 25 talk time.

International text message is R 1.75 (€0.18).

International call is R 10 (€1.00) per minute. SIM cards can be purchased from the V&A Waterfront which is a very quick taxi ride away.

Taxi’s From Waterfront Hotel to The V&A Waterfront Shopping Centre is R25/30.

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Collect Contact Details Name

Tel. Number

Email Address

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