Seeds of Light 2009 Update Seeds of Light is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving AIDS orphans and marginalized communities in south Africa. This video is the 2009 update of our inspiring projects, which include: drilling wells, creating vegetable gardens, starting computer labs for children and adults, teaching children's art classes, and much more. Our area of focus is Acornhoek, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, where there is approximately 70% unemployment and 1 in 3 people is HIV+.
Seeds of Light—Heroes, Heart and Hope Amidst South Africa’s AIDS Pandemic
Seeds of Light founder and co-director, Leslie Temple-Thurston, shares about the inspirational beginnings of her gift of service to South Africa’s AIDS orphans and marginalized communities. Highlights include projects such as: drilling wells, creating sustainable vegetable gardens and offering computer programs, skills trainings, HIV/AIDS education and a music program for children. Uplifting soundtrack by Miriam Makeba. Directed by Brad Laughlin. (5 minutes)
Seeds of Light—Bridging Two Worlds
Seeds of Light started a music program for a group of children in the third-world community of Acornhoek, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, where there is 70% unemployment and one in three people is HIV+. The music program has brought enormous hope and a surprising and inspiring connection with the outside world. Through the video camera of Seeds of Light co-director, Brad Laughlin, the children of Acornhoek and the Agape Children’s Conservatory of Los Angeles, California have befriended each other. (5 minutes)
