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WELL DONE TOPSY TEAM’S 10 KM CHALLENGE
Sunday 16 March dawned bright and clear and our intrepid team were more than up to the challenge. Rob Huber who, having garnered his team,…
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ANOTHER WONDERFUL TOPSY CHALLENGE FROM KATIE
A year after Katie and Liz completed their first Topsy challenge, Katie returned to South Africa to repeat another crazy challenge, this time with Matthew…
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UPCOMING EVENTS
From Thursday to Sunday, September 4 - 7, - Jeff Rodrigues, a Topsy Trustee, will be cycling for Topsy in the London to Paris Bike…
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TOPSY EVENT AT THE HOUSE OF LORDS
On Monday, 28 October, 2013, Prof Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development and Director of the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford,…
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LIZ AND KATIE’S TOPSY CHALLENGE
On Wednesday 31st October, 2012 Liz Schofield and Katie Coomber flew out to South Africa to undertake a crazy cycling challenge in support of The…
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TOPSY IS 10
In 2010 we will be celebrating our 10th anniversary. A lot has changed in the 10 years we have been working to improve the lives…
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POWERFUL CAMPAIGN FOR THE TOPSY FOUNDATION WINS HIGHEST ACCOLADE AT CANNES
Ogilvy Johannesburg has been awarded one of the highest honours at the 57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival this past weekend, winning a rare and…
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A REMARKABLE DECADE FOR THE TOPSY FOUNDATION
As the world comes together to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS today, global attention is increasingly shifting to South Africa - the country that…
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TEA FOR TOPSY
Thanks to the very lovely and stylish people at Metrodeco tea rooms in Brighton, Topsy now has its own tea. This bespoke blend has been…
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SOHO CELEBRATES THE FANTASTIC WORK OF THE TOPSY FOUNDATION
Drinks reception at Simons Muirhead & Burton in the heart of Soho celebrates the fantastic work of the Topsy Foundation. On Thursday 30th June 2011,…
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FROM THE ARCHIVE
Stories that show what Topsy makes possible
Older community stories from Topsy’s work in South Africa, kept here so their impact continues to be seen.
Martha: From bedridden to hopeful
From bedridden to hopeful after HIV diagnosis, counselling and ARV support at Topsy.Martha’s story shows how healthcare joined with compassion can restore dignity, independence and hope.
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Moses: Health, dignity and a way forward
Regained health and income security with Topsy’s clinic, transport and vegetable garden support.Moses’s story shows the value of practical, joined-up support for health, food security and household resilience.
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Regina: Caring for two children
A 70-year-old grandmother caring for two orphans, supported with basics and dignity; a testament to resilience.Regina’s story reflects why responsive, community-based support matters when families are carrying extraordinary…
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Nqobile: A community-centred path to possibility
Nqobile’s story is part of Topsy’s wider community-centred response to poverty and HIV/AIDS in rural South Africa.It reflects the confidence, opportunity and hope made possible when practical support…
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Selinah: Recovery through ARV therapy
Selinah’s recovery through ARV therapy shows the difference that access to treatment, health support and encouragement can make.Over 90 days she made remarkable progress, rebuilding her strength and…
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Graduation Celebration
Topsy’s early childhood development work is about giving children the best possible start and supporting the adults who care for them every day.This graduation celebration recognised the successful…
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