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About Whitney Johnson

Whitney Johnson, founder of Ubuntu Africa NFP, is an ardent activist, youth leader, and world changer. Inspired by her experiences while studying abroad in Cape Town, South Africa in 2004 and her volunteerism in an orphanage in the nearby Khayelitsha township, Whitney was drawn to the cause of helping the children and youth of South Africa.

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UBA and our founder Whitney Johnson were in the news on December 1st, 2010 in celebration of World Aids Day! Read the article

What are the kids doing?

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Winter Holiday Activities! During the Winter holiday, we took a break from our usual programming at UBA and organized several fun activities and excursions for the children. Despite living so … Continue reading

German Couple Generously Supports Ubuntu Africa

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In May, we recieved a very special donation from a couple in Germany. Walter and Sigrid Sittler generously included Ubuntu Africa in their 25th wedding anniversary celebration by asking guests … Continue reading

Thomas Hitzlsperger Supports Ubuntu Africa

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Sports like soccer are great for the children at Ubuntu Africa for many reasons- exercise boosts the immune system which helps our kids stay healthy and it also boosts their … Continue reading

RCS Alum Speaks to Students and Faculty at Assembly

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Bedford, New York, December 5, 2008 — On Friday, December 5, Whitney Johnson ’99 spoke to the students and faculty on the Rippowam Campus about the organization she founded in … Continue reading

Local Humanitarian To Speak To Rippowam Students

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Whitney Johnson, Rippowam Alum, Shares her Anti­AIDS Crusade With Local Students Bedford, NY, November 20, 2008 — Whitney Johnson, of Bedford, will be speaking to fifth through ninth graders at … Continue reading

Greenwich Resident Launches Ubuntu Africa C.F. Roe Slade Foundation to Provide Seed Financing

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Greenwich, CT, May 30, 2007 — The recently founded not‐for‐profit corporation, Ubuntu Africa (UBA), which is dedicated to providing support services and facilitating access to lifesaving healthcare for children, teens, … Continue reading