Since 1995, ANSA has raised over $8 million for effective South African nonprofits which: Fight HIV/AIDS Strengthen democracy Combat hunger and malnutrition Improve education and reduce illiteracy Provide advanced training for African journalists and emerging leaders Offer arts programs and training for disadvantaged youth Develop micro-enterprises to reduce poverty and unemployment amongst young adults Fund women's economic self-help farming and craft cooperatives Further racial reconciliation Promote and preserve South African culture and history Provide psychological assistance and rehabilitation for South African survivors of torture and former child soldiers in Mozambique ANSA's other efforts include: Shipping tons of books and medical supplies to impoverished South African communities Leading working delegations of U.S.-based artists, activists, inner-city youth and philanthropists to South Africa Producing U.S. speaking tours and events for South African leaders, activists and artists Promoting African art and culture in the U.S. Spreading the call via the media for increased international tourism, support, investment and cultural exchange Producing media campaigns to increase voter participation in the U.S. and South Africa Supporting efforts to further human rights around the globe Photo: Angela Bassett, Danny Glover and Alexandra Paul educate first-time voters in KwaNdebele. Photographer: Peter McKenzie