AFRICA - March 2025 Theme
Africa has 54 countries and about 3000 tribes. It is the World's 2nd largest continent where over 3000 languages are spoken. The majority of African's practice Christianity or Islam. The continent on the whole is rich in natural resources from arable land, water, oil, natural gas, minerals, forests and wildlife. Growing up without a mother or a father is a very sad reality for 15 million children in sub-Saharan Africa. The disease HIV/AIDS has taken one or even both parents. These orphans live with relatives, or on the street without a home.
A popular and well known proverb has attracted my attention whilst I have researched Africa for this piece:
"A person is a person because of other people."
There’s many ways to say it: “Motho ke motho ka batho” in seSotho, or “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu” in isiZulu.
This proverb is known as the bedrock of South African society because of their strong belief in community.
Africans have the spirit of Ubuntu without having to try, it is part of who they have always been, and the acknowledgement of the fact that we are a product of each other’s actions and decisions. Ubuntu is a reflection of what it takes to live in true unity, and explores what it means to work, live, and thrive together.
Africa has the largest populations of lion, elephant, rhinoceros, cheetah, hyena, leopard, and hundreds of other species. Giraffe, zebra, gorilla, hippopotamus, chimpanzee and wildebeest are unique to Africa and not found in the wild on any other continent on Earth.
Can I encourage and inspire you all to help enrich the lives of the needy children by providing a variety of colourful and warming projects, so that they may feel our love and support. Hats, blankets, small toys and 8" squares are all really needed and appreciated. We would love to see photographs of your makes if you are able and willing to do so............
Our Colour of the Month for March is YELLOW
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I couldn't decide on a pattern for my CoM squares so I've made a selection.
Terrific selection of patterns. I am making pink squares in an assortment of patterns for next months CoM! In fact I think the top right is one I have made! Great minds and all that...
I've found that's happened a number of times over the years, Diane. Maybe I've got a telepathic link to other KASers!
Delightful squares. I agree the Wheel Spoke is my favorite. Great shade of yellow!
Wonderful squares, Patricia. Love the bright, cheerful color and all the great textures. Little fingers will be busy and smiles all around.
Really lovely selection of knit and crochet squares. You're so versatile Patricia xx
The patterns that you have chosen are all FAB, Patricia!! LOVE that you have knitted and crocheted.....and so neatly!
My faves are the bottom left and the wheel spoke crocheted one on top.....just sayin'. :))
each square is so interesting with all the different textures. If they all go into one blanket, it will be facinating for a child. If they go into different blankets, they will definitely give a pop of colour and interest! FUN!
Also loved our National Athem so colourful- thanks.
Thank you Amy ❤️💙💚🤍🖤💛 your squares and I hope that all these Mandela Day blankets that are being made are distributed on or around Mandela Day.
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