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More information about the SU100 #Move4Food campaign
Author: Development & Alumni / Ontwikkeling & Alumni
Published: 23/07/2018

​​1.       Why the SU100 #Move4Food campaign?

The Move4Food campaign has evolved following our successful #SU99 campaign, which aimed at alleviating student debt. We were able to raise over R1 million to help some of our graduates enter the world of work without the burden of debt on their shoulders.

We've since been working closely with our student communities in determining what are the core needs on campus that we can help to address. And the issue of food security has come up quite strongly.

2.       Is food security really an issue for Stellenbosch University?

Yes it is.

There is a general perception that students at Stellenbosch University is fully funded, but that is not the case.

Despite the announcements around 'Fee Free Education', the limitations on permissible costs result in funding gaps.

These shortfalls and funding delays mean that many students do not have access to the basics, like food and toiletries. 

As part of our centenary activities, we are mobilising our SU100 #Move4Food campaign around the establishment of Food Banks on both the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses. 

Our aim is to provide a sustainable model whereby students have access to things they need in a dignified and destigmatised manner and in turn to further grow the culture of Ubuntu amongst our students.

3.       Why the link to the Cape Town Marathon? (22 and 23 September 2018)

The 14th of June marked 100 days until the 2018 Cape Town Marathon.

2018 seems to be the year to celebrate centenaries: Sanlam is celebrating their 100th year, as is Stellenbosch University. It's also the Nelson Mandela Centennial commemoration.

In the spirit of legacy and getting involved in positive change, we want to invite our staff, students and alumni to do something special to help our Maties win their academic race. We don't just want people to run for the cause – we want to challenge them to participate in peer to peer fundraising so that we can develop a sustainable solution to this issue.

4.       What exactly is Peer to Peer fundraising?

In simple terms, it's crowdfunding within your immediate circles of influence. When you commit yourself to a cause and take some action, commit to some movement, you inspire others around you.

You become an influencer.

So people are likely to get behind your cause because they believe in you and what you're doing.

Here's an example of a GivenGain page: https://www.givengain.com/a/cherylbenadiemoves4food/ by an SU staff member who will be running the 10km.

Earlier this year, alumni cycled with the Rector to raise money for bursaries. Now he is ready to tackle the Sanlam marathon (the 42.2km) to champion a worthy cause once again.