Current Events
Want to get involved in helping the children of Swaziland? Here’s how you can:
Save the Date:
Sat., Feb 4th 2017
Molly Spillane’s 211 Mamaroneck Ave
Tickets are available at the door
or by emailing info@swazilegacy.org
Need more information on these or any events? Contact us at info@swazilegacy.org
Father Pat Ahern was a priest who helped feed, shelter and educate the orphaned children in Swaziland from 1930 to his death in 2009. He was a founding member of the Salesians, who were part of the anti-aparteid movement. Father Pat is buried in Swaziland.
Continuing
the Legacy
When Father Pat passed away, members of his family traveled to Swaziland for his burial. It was during this visit that they realized the full impact of his life-long work and how important it was to the people there. The children of Swaziland depended on him so much that they could not turn their backs on his mission, and they became inspired to continue his important work.
Jean Kenny |
Brendan Ahern |
Dan Ahern |
Chris Ahern |
Mike Heffernan |
Cora Creed |
Jack Hughes |
How Can you Help?
Want to get involved in helping the children of Swaziland? Here’s how you can:
Attend or Host a Fundraiser
Fundraisers are our greatest source of donations. If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser to benefit Swazi Legacy, please contact us. Here are some events coming up:
7th Annual Swazi Legacy Dance
@ Molly Spillane’s
Swazi Week at EHS week of Feb 1
go on a mission trip.
In 2016 we plan to work with the children in the classrooms and renovate some of the homes. Our 2016 trip is full. Contact us to see how you can take your own trip.
Contact us to create your own Mission trip.
donate.
Donations and proceeds from our fundraisers go directly to support Manzini Youth Care and the McCorkindale’s Orphanage in Swaziland. We are a recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity organization.
Mail a check to Swazi Legacy, Inc.
…..P.O. Box 905, Yonkers, NY 10704
Contact us about giving stocks or matching
…..contributions at info@swazilegacy.org
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The Problem
Swaziland is a small landlocked country located in southern Africa and is slightly smaller than New Jersey. An estimated 66% of the population lives below the poverty line. HIV and AIDS also plague the community. Because of the disease there are an estimated 70,000 orphaned children in Swaziland today.
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Our Impact
Swazi Legacy strives to erase the inequities that exist among the children of our world by raising awareness and fostering social activism. It is our goal to work together as a community in order to provide a positive educational environment that will enable those individuals facing the most dire circumstances to succeed in our world.
In 6 years we have raised an estimated $420,000
Completely renovated McCorkindale Orphanage and Farm
Presented to many groups in NY educating them about the positive impact our Swazi friends have had on us.
Sheltered and Educated an estimated 5,000 children.
Swazi Legacy, Inc. is a New York State non-for-profit corporation and a recognized 501(c)(3) tax – empt charity organization dedicated to assisting in the support, care and education of marginalized and homeless young people at risk through poverty in Swaziland.