Angela Larkan

Angela Larkan graduated from Wesleyan University in December 2005 with a degree from the College of Social Studies. Originally from South Africa, she witnessed the poverty experienced by many children while growing up. She began researching models of care for orphans of AIDS in 2003, after which she co-founded Thembanathi to raise funds and awareness for children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In 2007 Angela established Tanda as a separate organization to support the Tanda After-School Program. She has continued to research the issue of care for orphans of AIDS and create awareness of the problems in South Africa. She co-founded Tanda Zulu jewelry in 2007 with Maya Casagrande, and continues to work on the After-school Program's model and general fundraising. She will move to South Africa in 2008 to direct the Tanda After-School Program for 2-3 years until local directors are found.