User:John Arthur Harris/sandbox

My name is John Arthur Harris; I am an author, entrepreneur and environmentalist from Johannesburg South Africa.

I was born in the mid fifties and grew up in a small mining town on the copper belt in Zambia called Mufulira. The town was so small it did not even have any traffic lights. I even remember someone telling me they woke up one morning and found lions in their tennis court!

Most organisations create a vision; I however had a vision, which came to me in the form of a dream. Have you ever experienced the difference between a normal dream and one that gives you your real purpose in life?

I saw myself leading a group of people through the bush. The grass was tall and yellow and the group was destitute. I have since realized I am destined to help South Africa and Africa rebuild itself.

As the owner of five businesses I felt the internet was something that South Africa and indeed Africa could benefit from. That is the reason I went into information products, the market is truly global.

I have contributed by helping my wife with her environmental education tours for the youth. She has moved over a million learners and we are now looking to get sponsorship for less advantaged students throughout Africa to take part in the program.