Archive: 2007

Tourism Radio the Trust’s 20th Friend

Yet another big thank you goes out to Tourism Radio. They are the 20th organisation to join as an official friend of the TCD Trust!
Not only have the guys at Tourism Radio show innovation in their unique product they offer the tourism industry, they’ve also expressed their social responsibility by supporting the TCD Trust’s efforts.
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Making a difference at Grass Routes level

Grass Route Tours a leading Cape Town township tour operator - and one of the founding members of the TCD Trust - continues to make a difference to the communities of Cape Town by contributing for the fourth year running to the TCD Trust.
The trust would certainly not be where it is today without the […]

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Welcome to Zebra Crossing

Zebra Crossings, one of Cape Town’s longest standing backpacker lodges, has signed up as friends of the trust.
Their contribution as Bronze Members is greatly appreciated. We encourage all backpacker lodges in South Africa to follow Daryl and the Zebra Crossing team’s lead and help the trust make a difference!
Thanks so much for your tremendous support […]

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Geoff & Geoff - two newest friends of the trust

The TCD Trust would like to welcome its two newest friends to the trust - Around About Cars (Geoff Higgo) and Coast to Coast (Geoff Heald).
Both Geoff’s have been instrumental in the rapid growth of the South African Backpacking industry and we look forward to their support in the years to come.
Thanks a lot guys!
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Invitation to T.I.C.E. ball for all friends of the Trust

The TCD Trust is one of the beneficiaries of this year’s T.I.C.E. Spring Ball. The trustees will all be supporting this wonderful event and hereby invite all friends of the trust to join us!

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Eurocentres Joins the Trust

Eurocentres, an English Language School in Cape Town is the latest company to become a “Friend of the Trust”. A huge thanks to Deborah and her team for the support!

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4 New Friends join the Trust after the Backpacking South Africa Conference

Four new companies joined as “Friends of the Trust” after the Backpacking South Africa conference in Cape Town recently. Big thanks go to OverlandingAfrica.com, BazBus, Africa Travel Co and The Backpack.

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Google Goes Green

I stumbled upon the following article on how Google, one of the largest and most successful companies of the early 21st century, are approaching the trend of “going green”.

Read more about their endeavours to go carbon neutral…

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Hylton Ross nears the R250,000 mark!

Hylton Ross is one of the Trusts longest standing friends.
As they enter their 3rd year of supporting the Trust, they are about to reach the R250,000 mark in monetary donations.
The trust is extremely excited about this, especially as we enter the planning phase of our next project - where the trusts plans to build a […]

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New Wall Constructed at Baphumelele Children’s Home

The TCD Trust recently funded and arranged a group of volunteers to assist with building a much-needed wall at the Baphumelele Children’s Home. Rosie, Managing Director at Baphumelele sent us a heart-felt thank you letter…

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