We’ve had merchandise available online for quite some time but the prices, including S/H, were pretty prohibitive. Fortunately we found a new provider that lets us sell shirts at much lower rates.

A regular T-Shirt will now sell for $12.99 plus $5 S/H. That’s a full $11 less than with our former provider.

We have many different styles including 100% cotton tees, vnecks, sleeveless, ringers, baseball and cap sleeve shirts for both men and women. Shirts are available with our Ubuntu Now and South Africa Project logos, as well as with our tag clouds.

The new online store also has full customization options–want a different shirt color? Want the logo in a different place? Design however you like.

This is the time to spread the word and let your friends know about the store. At these rates even we can afford to shop

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We’ve recently launched a “Wall of Supporters” on the website for our 2010 FIFA World Cup-centric initiative, South Africa Project.

A minimum of ten dollars buys you a spot on the wall. In exchange for your donation, your personal avatar is posted and provides some visibility for your online presence including a searchable URL. Via use of rollovers, other wall viewers are able to access your customizable profile, personal website, Facebook page,Twitter feed, etc.

One of the reasons Ubuntu Now launched South Africa Project is our conviction that in addition to enjoying the World Cup,  fans and non-fans alike should use this time of celebration to make a contribution and show their support for the people of South Africa– after all, it would be a travesty to gloss over the country’s issues at this crucial time.

Even the minimum $10 donation to the South Africa Project goes a long way. A $70 contribution provides a community with a rape prevention education and promotion kit, $400 can put a community mobilizer to work, and $1,000 sponsors a comprehensive community workshop on the subject. More information can be found at the website for One Man Can, the initiative spearheaded by sister organization in South Africa, Sonke Gender Justice. Read More…

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We have spend quite some time on screening many organizations doing great work on the ground in South Africa.

Today we are happy to announce a far reaching partnership with the South African organization Sonke Gender Justice. This is a milestone for Ubuntu Now / South Africa Project since we consider Sonke Gender Justice an excellent partner for our rape & HIV/AIDS prevention program. They have an amazing team and their programs, including One Man Can, are simply outstanding. Read More…

Posted under Everything Else, Meeting South Africa