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Education
Hot Ex-Gangsters Hold the Key to Solving Cape Town’s Gang Problem Wandisile Nqeketho’s Mission to Halt the Spread of Gangsterism
The 18 Gangster Museum, in the township of Khayelitsha, is a project run by ex-gangsters that aims to change the lives of the youth in the community by warning them of the perils of joining a gang. Geena Grant visited to investigate…
TEDxCapeTown: Pause and Effect A Review of this Eventful and Inspiring Day
When I walked through the front doors of the TEDx Cape Town venue at 9:00am, it was already bursting with people. The theme of the conference, Pause and Effect, was clearly displayed and volunteers were handing out lanyards so attendees could write their name and a ‘conversation starter’.
The Impact of Language Policy in South Africa The Gap Between Education Goals and the Government’s Multilingual Mission
An inclusive and dynamic language policy plays an important role in South Africa’s mission to embrace linguistic and cultural diversity. Within the education system, the nation has developed goals for multilingualism. However, this can be especially challenging to implement in a country like South Africa, where –since 1994 – there are 11 official languages.
Overcoming the Challenges Facing South Africa’s Youth Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Finding New Opportunities for Young People
Over two decades after South Africa’s first democratic election, the realities facing young people remain as troubling as ever due to issues such as crime, poverty, unequal educational opportunities, unemployment and drug abuse. While the country’s annual Youth Day on 16 June commemorates the anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, the struggle for a better quality of life for the country’s youth continues – over 40 years later.
Aiming for Zero Hunger in South Africa What Has Been Done and What Still Needs to Happen
Have you ever been really hungry at school or work? If that’s a yes, then you know most people are not in the best of emotional states when they’re hungry. A hungry child at school is more likely to experience mood swings, aggression and poor academic performance than their adequately-nourished peers. Sadly, hunger is a daily reality for 23 million children in Africa alone.vThe UN Sustainable Development Goals consist of 17 goals to help promote prosperity for everyone around the globe while protecting the planet. Goal 2 is Zero Hunger, which seeks to ‘End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.’
How to Survive a Gap Year What to Expect When Learning or Interning Overseas
With an increasing pressure on students to know exactly what they want to do when they finish school, many decide to postpone the decision and take a gap year. Whether that means delaying the inevitable decision or finding a completely new path, the benefits of taking this break are significant.
The Paternoster Volunteer Project Educating and Uplifting the Children of Paternoster
In today’s world, getting a proper all-round education is more important than ever. Not only can educated people seize better opportunities for themselves, but they also enrich others with their successes and perspectives. Although almost every parent wants to see their child equipped for the future, often there are uncontrollable circumstances which prevent this from being the case. In Paternoster, a fishing village on the West coast, there is urgency for better education for the children to ensure they face a brighter future.
A Day in the Life of a Care Volunteer Changing Lives Through Love and Play
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to volunteer at a crèche? And not just dedicating your time to the local crèche but rather caring for children in another country far from home? Cape Chameleon visited Butterfly Way Educare in Vrygrond, to find out how the staff and overseas volunteers spend their day with the children.
Nutrition Project Cooking Competition Graduates from the Project Show their Skills in a Cook Off
Let’s admit it, we all love food. However, how aware are we of what we consume and put into our bodies? According to Sweet Life magazine 1 out of 5 South Africans over the age of 35 have type 2 diabetes and more than 50% of them are unaware of it. Not only is diabetes consuming us but so is obesity and malnutrition. Projects Abroad’s nutrition project recently held a cooking competition in the community of Vrygrond. The aim of the competition was not only to cook delicious meals but nutritious food as well.
The Cape Town Central Library A Cultural & Dynamic Place for Anyone from Anywhere
In a digitised world where libraries suffer from budget cuts and are often undermined, the Central Library in Cape Town still manages to attract a broad public. With its various sections, its many organised events and different partnerships with other institutions, it is one of the most important cultural places in town.
