During my years as a pilot, I transported many relief goods, even before the Swiss Board of Aid was founded. Since my retirement, I have supported the Swiss Board of Aid projects wherever I can. I like to help by collecting donated items, at the Christmas market or wherever I am needed. I transport the generously donated goods from Switzerland directly to East London in South Africa at my own expense. I know the situation in South Africa very well, know how helpful and valuable our work from Switzerland is and how much gratitude people show us. I again and again experience very touching encounters in South Africa. My conclusion: These people are financially poor but rich in their heart and we can learn a lot from them.