The Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter is geared up to again support Africa Foundation when the seven-day race in the Western Cape takes place next month.
Covering 614km from Knysna to Franschhoek, the event, supported by STANLIB and Volvo, begins on February 4 and is in an ideal position to continue its work for charity.
Race founder Lenore Collett said this had become an integral part of the race and they were passionate about supporting the work Africa Foundation did in the country.
The Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter will again raise funds during the seven-day race from Knysna to Franschhoek in the Western Cape starting on February 4 to support Africa Foundation. Photo: Irma-Marren Coetzee
She added that their aim was to raise R250 000 this year.
Specific projects under Africa Foundation’s umbrella will be chosen once they know how much money will be available.
“We will sit down soon to decide on specific strategies for the fund-raising during the seven days,” she said.
Africa Foundation chief executive Francois Peenz said it was extremely important for them to have the support of events such as the TransCape.
“Our projects are identified by communities, and agreed upon in consultation with our regional teams,” he said.
“However, it is only through the support of donors that the projects can become a reality.”
Peenz said Africa Foundation was a non-profit organisation whose purpose was to uplift, up-skill and empower identified rural communities living near core conservation areas in Africa.
“We believe that supporting communities in their development leads to sustainable conservation, which is critical to the preservation of Africa’s wildlife and areas of natural beauty.”
He said the organisation produced a project menu for each region in which it operated, based on the needs identified and prioritised by the communities.
