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South Africa 2023
January 5 - April 4, 2023
After a long, unintended sabbatical during the global pandemic, we are excited that Crossing the Waters Institute for Cultural Exchange (CTW) is re-establishing former and adding new educational programming in South Africa. Part of our work includes establishing permanent residency at the Guga S’Thebe Cultural Centre in Langa township in Cape Town, South Africa. This residency not only benefits programming local to Cape Town, it also allows us to image infinite possibilities for youth in the United States to connect with Africa.
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As humans around the world experience great transformation in the way we relate to each other, CTW is working to facilitate this new way of being. This is our contribution in helping heal the trauma of colonization and enslavement through promoting understanding and reparations. We invite you to be part of this journey, whether through financial support or helping us broaden our networks and community connections.
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If you would like to learn more about our programming efforts, visit the CTW Programs page. As always, feel free to reach out to us using our Contact page.
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January
January 6th
Airport in Capetown, South Africa
(L-R: Amai, Vuyiswa, Josh, Ingrid)
We've arrived! Our extraordinary host Vuyiswa Lamfiti was there to great us with hugs and great joy!
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January 12th
Cape Town, South Africa
Greeting long-time friends and meeting new friends.
January 7th
Capetown, South Africa
(L-R: Amai, Josh, Sonji, Vuyiswa)
Our first full day!
January 17th
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
CTW's new permanent residency!
During the global pandemic, while our programs were on pause, Ingrid worked to establish a relationship with the city of Cape Town and Guga S'Thebe to have a permanent location from which to operate our South African programs. We are excited about this new partnership and what we will be able to accomplish together.
January 14th
Cape Town, South Africa
Friends gathering in the home of Fatima Dike, CTW's SA Program Director and world renowned playwright.
Guga S'Thebe
Cultural Centre
Langa Township, Cape Town
CTW's South African home
January 17th
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
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January 17th
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
Sonji Johnson-Anderson, CTW's Director of Educational Initiatives, in front of our new South African home.
January 17th
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
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January 17th
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
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January 17th
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
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January 17th
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
(L-R: Amai and Fatima Dike)
January 17th
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
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January
January
Airport in Capetown, South Africa
(L-R: Amai, Vuyiswa, Josh, Ingrid)
We've arrived! Our extraordinary host Vuyiswa Lamfiti was there to great us with hugs and great joy!
January
Cape Town, South Africa
Greeting long-time friends and meeting new friends.
January
Capetown, South Africa
(L-R: Amai, Josh, Sonji, Vuyiswa)
Our first full day!
January
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
CTW's new permanent residency!
During the global pandemic, while our programs were on pause, Ingrid worked to establish a relationship with the city of Cape Town and Guga S'Thebe to have a permanent location from which to operate our South African programs. We are excited about this new partnership and what we will be able to accomplish together.
January
Cape Town, South Africa
Guga S'Thebe
Cultural Centre
Langa Township, Cape Town
CTW's South African home
January
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
First meeting with the new leaders of the CTW After-school program.
January
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
Sonji Johnson-Anderson, CTW's Director of Educational Initiatives, in front of our new South African home.
January
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
January
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
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January
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
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Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
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Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre
February
The space for the CTW Theatre Program
Cape Town, South Africa
February
Gratitude to Joshua Anderson, our photographer and videographer on this three-month working trip
February
Enjoying a lecture with
Professor Jonathan Jansen.
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February
An afternoon with Larry Burnley
and his team of educators from
Shaker Heights, Ohio
February
A visit to Artscape Theatre Centre, the main performing arts centre in Cape Town, South Africa.
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February
A visit to the Long Road to Freedom exhibit in Cape Town
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February
Dr. Amai Clarice Munchus with Thabisa Dinga, Langa Champion & Assistant to the CTW Dance Program.
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March
Dancers in the CTW Dance Program debriefing after a session.
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March
A visit to Bardale High School in Mfuleni Township in Cape Town
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March
Day 1 of the new CTW After School Program at the
Guga S'Thebe Cultural Centre!
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Ways to create connections
We love meeting new people and groups and expand our networks and communities. These connections are where the magic happens! ​
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If you would like to reach out to us, please use the Contact form on this website. You are also welcome to join our mailing list below to receive periodic updates.
We will very soon be able to offer more ways to join us. Stay tuned!!