The KPCA Group are calling on crafty citizens to crochet ellies and help them fundraise for all the good, green work they do!
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (14 October 2024) — A heard of 185 soft and colourful handmade elephants made headlines last year after they ‘marched’ their way to Pietermaritzburg’s City Hall in what was a crafted gathering of hope and strength for the city of the elephants, Umgungundlovu. Now, the Keep Pietermaritzburg Clean Action Group (KPCA) are calling on crafty citizens once again to crochet ellies in an effort of solidarity and support!
The herd from last year honoured Pietermaritzburg’s 185th anniversary as part of a unique campaign that created an ‘Ellie Trail (an initiative driven by Dr Liz Thomson) as crafted by people all over Pietermaritzburg!
In an open letter, the KPCA Group (a non-profit on a mission to strengthen the City by keeping it clean, green and well-maintained) shared that the elephants symbolised their community and its “united strength and power to affect change”.
This year, the KPCA Group are rallying the troops once again to continue what could become a wonderful tradition.
Their plan is to use the power of the crochet ellies to help them fundraise for all the work they do for the community; projects that range from uniting schools through the power of recycling to big clean-ups and even beautifying bridges.
The team have already got a few ideas in mind for their ellie efforts, including making Festive Ellie Wreaths available to hire for events and functions and using the crochet ellies as part of their merch kits to kickstart fundraising efforts for 2025.
The hope is that every crocheted elephant will become something of a mascot of community love and hope.
All those looking to get involved can get in touch with the team via secretary@keeppmbclean.co.za, and the drop-off point for the creations will be the Wool and Haby Centre on Victoria Road.
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