Steve Biko's living memorial -- but nobody cares

I find it hard to believe that while the world celebrates black consciousness hero Steve Biko on the 30th anniversary of his murder in detention in a Port Elizabeth security police cell, it has turned its back on the only living memorial to his work.
I visited the Ginsberg creche, Biko's creche, which he later chose as one of the projects he wished to support, and discovered more than 60 needy kids being cared for by a headmistress and a few helpers.
They do well, but the place is most neglected, if not ignored, and lacks any support, but for a government grant and money from (ironically) some German visitors Steve took there. At the time he was banned and under house arrest.
Meetings about the creche were held after hours and in secrecy. Can you imagine!
He ensured that the creche received food parcels and the like.
Yet, on the day the Steve Biko Memorial lecture was delivered by our President, and a good few days after my story and pictures on the creche had been published, I called the creche.
I was told that nobody had called to offer help -- they need 40 chairs, a few tables, any toys, office equipment and playground equipment and much more. They make their own toys out of cardboard boxes, but these get up quickly. The merry-go-round is but a frame stuck in sand.
These kids are desperate and the creche is their home-from-home.
And yet, Steve's Ginsberg family home is neat and preserved for the odd tourist. I say it is a sterile place, and Steve's memory would be best served if someone, anyone, just rocked up at the creche with a bit of stuff and love.
For those who are wondering why a white journalist living in Grahamstown should care, I spent time in Security Police detention in Port Elizabeth in 1986.
I have also watched how the 1820 Settlers Memorial building above Grahamstown has been transformed from a stiff, white elitist monument to a vibey festival venue. The Monument also went through a debate on its existence; some wanted a statue and bench -- they got it. Others, mainly poet Guy Butler wanted a "living memorial".
So we have festivals for science, arts, business and much more at that venue. Nelson Mandela has been there a number of times, most recently at the Rhodes University graduation this year with his wife, Graca Machel.
Is there anybody out there in blogland who wants to support the Ginsberg creche, in honour of Steve Biko?
He would definitely approve, rather than just singing along.
Plse contact me if you would like a copy of my story and pics (no cost)(.
I am also more than willing to drive stuff there, or assist anyone who would like to help.
Mike Loewe