Profile: Artists for a New South Africa
Year Founded
1989
Type
Non-profit
Last on Think
Updated on: 01/06/2009 10:20
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Mission Statement
Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) is a nonprofit organization working in Africa and the U.S. to combat HIV/AIDS, advance human rights, safeguard voting rights, and assist and empower AIDS orphans and at-risk youth. 

ANSA makes a substantial difference by developing innovative, collaborative programs; providing grants and resources to effective frontline organizations; and raising public awareness and mobilizing action through media campaigns, advocacy, and the arts. Founded in 1989 to support South Africa's quest for freedom and democracy, ANSA has:

·         Raised more than $9 million for effective African programs 
·         Shipped over 70 tons of medical supplies and books to impoverished communities 
·         Educated millions across the U.S. and Africa about HIV/AIDS and voting rights 

ANSA's founders, board members, advisors, and core supporters include noted artists, activists, experts, Nobel Peace Prize recipients, philanthropists, entertainment industry professionals, students, and committed donors and volunteers from all walks of life. ANSA harnesses the unique talents, resources, expertise, and influence of all its diverse supporters and partners to have strategic impact. We invite you to join us. 

Have Hope. Take Action. Save Lives.


www.ansafrica.org

Location
2999 Overland Avenue, Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA 90064
United States
Phone
310.204.1748
Fax
310.204.4277
Website
www.ansafrica.org
Email
info@ansafrica.org
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Artists for a New South Africa: Stars Working Together 2
Background video on Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA), narrated by Blair Underwood and featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Carlos Santana, Alfre Woodard, Deborah Santana, Alexandra Paul, CCH Pounder and many more who work together for social justice in the US and South Africa.
By Artists for a New South Africa on july 02, 2008
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Road To Ingwavuma (ing-wah-VOOM-ah) Trailer
Trailer for Out of The Blue Films' powerful new documentary ROAD TO INGWAVUMA (ing-wah-VOOM-ah), with Carlos Santana, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya R. Jackson, ...
By Artists for a New South Africa on april 17, 2008
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Road to Ingwavuma
ROAD TO INGWAVUMA (ing-wah-VOOM-ah), the new documentary from Peabody and Emmy winning filmmaker Barbara Rick, follows a delegation of some of America’s most respected stage, screen, and music artists and their families on an extraordinary journey to the heart of post-apartheid South Africa. With Deborah Santana, Carlos Santana, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Alfre Woodard, CCH Pounder, Jurnee Smollett, and Artists for a New South Africa.
By Artists for a New South Africa on april 10, 2008
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Use Your Voice. Take Action on Effective US Global HIV/AIDS Policy Today.
The majority of US government dollars spent on AIDS internationally comes from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). When President Bush established PEPFAR, he included restrictions based on his own ideology, rather than scientific evidence. These restrictions require grantee organizations to spend one third of their prevention dollars on abstinence-until-marriage programs, which have proven to be wholly ineffective. Abstinence-Until-Marriage Programs Fail Wome...
By Artists for a New South Africa on february 22, 2008
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Nelson Mandela and Artists for a New South Africa Board Members - Jurnee Smollett, CCH Pounder, Alfre Woodard
Actors Jurnee Smollett, CCH Pounder, and Alfre Woodard meet former South African President Nelson Mandela. For more info: www.ansafrica.org.
By Artists for a New South Africa on february 12, 2008
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Samuel L. Jackson and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Actor Samuel L. Jackson and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu embrace at an Artists for a New South Africa event. For more info: www.ansafrica.org.
By Artists for a New South Africa on february 12, 2008
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Alexandra Paul, Angela Bassett, and Danny Glover on South Africa Democracy Tour
Actor/Activists Alexandra Paul, Danny Glover, and Angela Bassett on delegation to South Africa. The group of artists visited South Africa to inform citizens of their new voting rights following the fall of apartheid.
By Artists for a New South Africa on february 12, 2008
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Tags  AIDS   africa   new   democracy   paul   South   Artists   for   alexandra   angela...
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Carlos Santana with Kids in Ingwavuma, South Africa
Carlos Santana on a delegation to South Africa, meeting with orphaned and vulnerable children who are part of program he funds, It Takes a Village. The program provides vital services to thousands of children. For more info: www.ansafrica.org
By Artists for a New South Africa on february 12, 2008
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Actor/Activist Jurnee Smollett
Jurnee Smollett packing books to send to communities in need in South Africa.
By Artists for a New South Africa on february 12, 2008
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Desmond Tutu's Message at ANSA's LA Premiere of Star Wars
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Honorary Chair of Artists for a New South Africa's Amandla AIDS Fund, sends a message about working together to overcome HIV/AIDS
By Artists for a New South Africa on february 06, 2008
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