Between them, the couple have donated more than £40,000 of aid to train teachers in Africa. However, expertise is proving as valuable as aid in some areas of southern Africa. The couple, who also run a publishing company specialising in teaching English, have visited Africa in the past, working with a number of schools to help develop their approach to English teaching. Now they're heading to Masibambane College in South Africa to pass on their expertise. The college is south of the capital Johannesburg, near Soweto and educates a range of children from 3-14. | "I believe that if South Africa is to grow and deal with these issues, our children must be able to confidently communicate with the rest of the world." | | Darryl Geffen, headmaster of Masibambane College |
Masibambane College is based at the heart of one of the poorest and fastest growing squatter camps in South Africa, serving a community of around 500,000 people. Learning English is seen as a priority as it offers a route out of poverty, as well as offering children a means to live in an increasingly global society. With over 25 years teaching experience, and expertise of working with teachers in this part of Africa, Hilary Davies and her husband are ideally placed to lend a hand. The college is already a well-respected establishment and the the couple hope that they can play a part in turning it into a 'centre of excellence' for the region. Hilary and Alan will be taking a range of resource material for more than 600 pupils and will be presenting training and support sessions for local teachers. | 
