Africa Create Invite

Africa CREATE

A Social Innovation Tour to South Africa

19th – 24th May 2009

An invitation to connect with the creative energy of a new South Africa

Organised by: with support from +

Africa CREATE 19th – 24th May 2009

Why South Africa? South Africa - the ‘rainbow’ nation, rich in diversity and natural beauty, is in the midst of profound change.

Shaking off the legacy of apartheid, South Africa is re-inventing itself.

Led by a new generation of social entrepreneurs and extraordinary partnership programmes across government, business and the community, a new country is emerging.

It is a country filled with a sense of hope and confidence that by working together, its people can overcome the challenges they face.

South Africa will provide you with both insight and inspiration.

The six-day tour includes:

A programme of talks, seminars and group discussions

Visits to exemplary community and business regeneration programmes in Johannesburg and Soweto

Two nights accommodation and activities at a bush lodge near The Cradle of Mankind (World Heritage site)

Traditional and contemporary cultural and entertainment programme

Why should I attend Africa CREATE? Africa CREATE offers participants the opportunity to:

1. Develop a deeper understanding of the changes taking place in South Africa

2. Share knowledge and experiences of working with communities, building social businesses and other forms of social innovation

3. Learn from examples of South African leadership in education, climate change, arts & culture, sport & recreation, science & technology and the media

4. Explore opportunities for developing partnerships with a new generation of inspiring South Africans

Who is invited?

From all around the world, we are inviting:

Social entrepreneurs and NGO leaders

Investors and financiers

Big businesses and small enterprises

Media and creative communication specialists

Government officials

Academics and students

Africa CREATE 19th – 24th May 2009

Programme

19th May Sandton (financial hub of South Africa)

20th May Sandton/Soweto

21st May Johannesburg

22nd May Bush lodge in Muldersdruft (close to The Cradle of Mankind - World Heritage site)

23rd May Muldersdruft

24th May Johannesburg

The Flow

Arrival and evening reception

Understanding the local context and future potential of South Africa (includes visit to the Apartheid Museum)

Community innovation, start-ups, business development and Government support

Sustainable development of talent, effective communication and role of telecoms and the media in promoting social change

Building effective partnerships and financing opportunities, working with corporations and overcoming obstacles to finance/investment

Future plans and close

Participant fees include working lunch, evening dinner and a cultural entertainment programme. They also cover two nights accommodation at a bush lodge.

We will provide attendees with recommendations of accommodation near the Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) for the other nights.

Care will be taken to ensure ample space for participants to pursue their own areas of interest.

We aim to provide participants with an authentic South African cultural experience.

Participation rates Corporate R16,800 NGO R10,000 Individual R7,700 (Currency: South African Rand) Early reservation is essential as places are strictly limited to ensure ideal group cohesion. To apply for a place, please email your name, organisation and brief description of why you would like to be a participant on the tour to: [email protected]

Africa CREATE 19th – 24th May 2009

i-genius i-genius is a World community of social entrepreneurs with members in over 90 countries. http://www.i-genius.org Africa++ Africa++ promotes collaborative action with local communities, the African Diaspora and friends of Africa to address socio-economic needs across Africa. http://www.africaplusplus.org

To discuss group bookings, partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please contact: London Tommy Hutchinson Founder & CEO, i-genius

[email protected] UK + 44(0)79467881474

Johannesburg Lesley Williams

Co-Founder & Director, Africa++ [email protected] SA +27(0)71502 7138