Mothering Across Continents: Care and Compassion for AIDS Orphans in South Africa is a collaborative initiative launched in Charlotte, NC, and co-founded by two women professionals who have firsthand experiences with and commitments to supporting orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS.

In 2008, Mothering Across Continents will host several events Sharing Stories of Care and Compassion.

 
May 8 – An invitation only event featuring award winning Los Angeles-based documentary director Louise Hogarth and her latest film, Angels in the Dust, 6-8 p.m., 40^th Floor, Executive Suite of Wachovia Corp., 301 S. College St. Louise will share the story of Marion Cloete, who – with her family -- walked away from a privileged life to create an orphanage and community serving 500 children. Also at this event attendees will meet Julia Zingu, Save the Children country director, from South Africa, and see Charlotte photographer Catherine Anderson’s recent coverage of the people and projects supported by Mothering Across Continents.

Public showings of Angels in the Dust with director Louise Hogart, Save the Children’s Julia Zingu and Charlotte photographer Catherine Anderson’s photos from her March 2008 trip to South Africa:

 May 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Myers Park United Methodist Church, Jubilee Center, 1501 Queens Rd. Donations welcome.
 All donations will be shared between non-profit projects in South Africa identified by Mothering Across Continents and Myers Park United Methodist Church's Kenya Orphanage Project.
For information: 704.607.0098 or visit http://www.mpumc.org/mpumc/home

May 10, 5-7 p.m., Unity Fellowship Church Charlotte, 2127 Eastway Dr. Donations welcome.
All donations will be shared between non-profit projects in south Africa identified by Mothering Across Continents and Unity Fellowship Church Charlotte.

 Mothering Across Continents’ co-founders also will hold special briefings upon request.

Media may contact: 

Mary Waller, USA Tel.: 704.845.5693; thewallergroup@earthlink.net