Train Services
Health Clinic
- Health Education
- Screening for Diabetes and Cancer
- 24,000 Prescriptions
- 82,000 Medical supplies
Eye Clinic
- Vision and ocular screening
- Refraction and pathology diagnosis
- Provision of eyeglasses and minor ocular therapeutics
- Instances of major ocular pathology referred to local hospitals
Dental Clinic
- Oral Health Education
- Restorative procedures
- Extractions
Psychology Clinic
- Counseling for registered and unregistered patients
The AFPT Mission
The American Friends of the Phelophepa train is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is to provide American individuals, foundations and corporations with opportunities to contribute to the Phelophepa cause. The AFPT actively recruits volunteers and board members who are driven stakeholders in improving the wellbeing of rural South Africa. AFPT seeks to engage donors of all sizes through traditional and web-based media and events and pursues grants from American corporations and philanthropic foundations. The goal of the AFPT is provide consistent operational funding for the Phelophepa train through effective fundraising.
Board of Directors
Sharon L. Allen - Chairman, Deloitte LLP
- Chairman of the Board
Alistair T. Rock - President and CEO – eBDS, LLC
- Deputy Chairman
Patrice A. Tanaka - Co-Chairperson & Chief Creative Officer CRT/tanaka
- Treasurer
Maureen E. Winograd - Former Executive Director Essex County Bar Association
- Secretary
James E. Copeland Jr. - Former CEO, Deloitte LLP
Norman Pieters - President – Karell Travel
Professor William Pietersen - Columbia School of Business
Eric Sisak – Senior Manager, Market Research & Strategy – EDMC
Isaac Harris – Product Manager, Microsoft
Cathleen Kruger - Ex-officio