the then 1 ½ year old daughter of one of the mamas who worked at Buccaneers. Over the next 2 ½ years Akha and Lou developed a bond – so much so that Lou would sponsor Akha’s education – in partnership with Akha’s parents. Lou would cover the costs of the education fees, and Victoria and Kosnathi would pay and arrange the transport for Akha (no small feat in rural Africa!) and her uniforms, lunches and books. And that was how it all started.....Akha will start in Grade R in 2010 in East London. 

 Lou and Akha  2005