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Why Traveling Solo Doesn’t Have To Be So Scary How solo travel helps you learn and grow
WORDS Jay Singh I have been blessed with 18 years of experiences. One of the more unique experiences I have
The life of a teacher at a community school in South Africa What I learnt teaching at Fairview Primary School in Grassy Park
WORDS Misaki Uchida I was in charge of Grade 1 to 3 students as an English volunteer teacher for a
Hot South African Musicians Looking For a Break Turn To Nash Records How International Interns are Helping Local Talent to Kick-Start Their Careers
We dive into the universe of Nash Records – a non-profit recording studio that works with interns from around the globe, to help uplift local South African talent that’s been hidden for far too long.
Volunteer Journalist Experience: Adapting and Growing David Michael’s tells us what it is like to be a volunteer journalist
David Michael thoroughly enjoyed his time as a volunteer journalist at the Cape Chameleon – the online magazine at Projects Abroad. Here is his story…
Christmas in Vrygrond: Bringing Joy to a Community in Need Where Rainbows Meet hosts their fourth annual Christmas party in 2018
Despite tough economic times, Where Rainbows Meet brought joy to over 500 children in the Vrygrond community in the lead up to Christmas, by hosting their fourth annual Christmas party…
Where Rainbows Meet Training and Development Foundation Celebrates 10 Years A Decade of Uplifting the Local Community in Vrygrond
This year, Where Rainbows Meet (WRM) celebrates their 10-year anniversary. The organisation has come a long way in the last decade, but their values and commitment have stayed constant and they have impacted the lives of over 10,000 community members in Vrygrond and its surrounding areas. Founder and director Mymoena Scholtz explains how back in 2008 the organisation started from nothing with nothing. Slowly, with the right team, she has built the training and development centre into what it is today.
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.
