Marcella took this photo in 2006 while visiting a family in Nkandla.
There are so many things that I have taken for granted in my lifetime. Water was mentioned in an earlier post. A safe, warm shelter is another.
A common misconception is that Africa is always warm. While this may be true in some geographic regions close to the equator, it is not the case in other areas. Nkandla, located in South Africa, is situated in a mountainous region, with an estimated elevation of 3700 feet. Nkandla winters are cold with wind, fog and occasional winter precipitation.
Imagine living in a mud structure that is falling apart. Or, a hut with a gaping hole in the thatched roof. When the wind blows, it blows inside the home. When it rains, it rains inside.
I'd like to say that this is uncommon, but unfortunately it is a difficult reality for far too many children and families in Nkandla.
A common misconception is that Africa is always warm. While this may be true in some geographic regions close to the equator, it is not the case in other areas. Nkandla, located in South Africa, is situated in a mountainous region, with an estimated elevation of 3700 feet. Nkandla winters are cold with wind, fog and occasional winter precipitation.
Imagine living in a mud structure that is falling apart. Or, a hut with a gaping hole in the thatched roof. When the wind blows, it blows inside the home. When it rains, it rains inside.
I'd like to say that this is uncommon, but unfortunately it is a difficult reality for far too many children and families in Nkandla.
