FOUNDER PETER KRÄMER VISITS MALAWI.
Peter Krämer and his son Christian Krämer will be visiting Malawi from October 26 to November 1, 2014. They will see for themselves the success of their education initiative “Schools for Africa/Child Friendly Schools” and hold political talks with Malawian government officials.
Peter Krämer: “Education and enlightenment are the most important means of securing peace in the world. This idea has driven me for 10 years and has not lost its relevance to this day. I am infinitely grateful for the visible successes on the ground and the great willingness of many people to participate in the project with donations.”
The day before his departure, Peter Krämer will receive the HOPE Award from the HOPE Cape Town Foundation for his far-reaching commitment. The award ceremony will take place on October 25, 2014 at the Staatsschauspiel Dresden.
On 19 November 2014, at the invitation of Peter Krämer and UNICEF, Nelson Mandela's grandson, Kweku Mandela, discusses issues relating to globalization and the value of education with pupils from Hamm High School in Hamburg.
Founded in December 2004 by Hamburg ship owner and patron Peter Krämer together with Nelson Mandela and UNICEF International, the world's largest private initiative in the field of education is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary.
More than 1,500 elementary school in rural regions in 13 African countries have been built with donations of over US$ 180 million raised internationally. For over 30 million children