MY HOLY PILGRIMAGE, GOD, IS TO THE SACRED DWELLING OF THY WORSHIPPERS.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing, at the age of 93, of the Founder of African Scholars’ Fund, Dr Margaret Elsworth MBChB MBE
5/12/1929 – 8/10/2023
Like the setting sun, I bend my head low at Thy feet, in loving surrender.
“The African Scholars’ Fund began in 1970 in the Elsworth home. At first, we used one of the bedrooms as an office, but then it spread: into the sitting room, then the dining-room, then the corridors. There were papers everywhere, at least one typewriter, later a computer and printer. All the initial workers were volunteers and they were all remarkable. All were ready to help. People came in and out, volunteers, working, talking, making tea. Trustee meetings were held there. The telephone never seemed to stop. But this was rewarding work.” Dr M Elsworth
Today, the African Scholars’ Fund and the many thousands on whose lives she had shone her light, with compassion and with the intent to transform, proudly stands as Margaret’s Living Legacy. Her story will forever be the starting blocks to the unfolding success stories of the young high school learners on whom she poured out her love and her care. May she rest in perfect and everlasting peace