Connie Ferguson to launch Ferguson Foundation film school in August
The Ferguson Foundation will officially launch with a gala dinner on Friday, 5 August, at The Venue at the Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg, where actor, businesswoman, and producer Connie will dedicate the couple's philanthropic endeavour to her late husband.
"I am looking forward to having you join us in the fruition of this vision and celebration of the life of a true visionary of empowerment and upliftment."The Ferguson Foundation aims to help"create tomorrow's dreams today by promoting young entrepreneurs, funding the education of disadvantaged youth, and nurturing film enthusiasts".
At the same time, the foundation says it also aims to sponsor the university fees of five children from disadvantaged families who will be funded throughout their undergraduate programmes until they graduate.