The economic cost of gender inequality
The inextricable link between gender-based violence (GBV) and economic vulnerability means that economic empowerment of vulnerable women is a crucial element of any work to reduce GBV in a community. This is particularly the case in a country like South Africa with one of the worst rates of violence against women and children in the
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Grow Right Edge Solutions: Empowering a generation
Our young people are the architects of our future. June is when we celebrate Youth Month and honour the bravery and sacrifices of a generation of young people who had the courage and conviction to make a stand for change. The drive to empower our young people so that they can reach their full potential
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Fundi celebrates role of civil servants this Africa Public Service Day
As governments across the continent celebrate Africa Public Service Day this week, Fundi has reached out to thank and support the teachers, nurses, doctors, firefighters, social workers, administrators, policemen and women, and others who continue to serve the nation at the highest level, despite the pandemic. Originating at the conference of African Ministers for Public
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How EGP is providing sustainable energy solutions to help young entrepreneurs and local communities in the Covid crisis
The pandemic has been challenging for everyone, not least Thlompo Seretlo, a young entrepreneur and farmer in Limpopo. He turned to Enel Green Power for help and they came up with an innovative solar energy solution. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to plague the livelihoods of local workforces, Enel Green Power (EGP) is actively promoting the UN’s
Cadbury Dairy Milk Inspires A Love Of Reading With New #InOurOwnWords Campaign
“A love of reading is sparked when children see themselves in stories and relate it to their lives, even more so when it is shared in their home language,” says Xolisa Guzula, an early literary specialist. However, the first book many South African children read is not the immersive experience Xolisa describes, as very few
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CSI during an economic downturn – why more should be the norm
A view from Lynette Saltzman, MD, Dis-Chem It may seem contrary, but tough economic conditions make an even more compelling argument for an unwavering commitment to corporate social investment initiatives. With 2021 being the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Dis-Chem Foundation, it’s fitting to look back to see what we have accomplished, yet
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Breaking the cycle of poverty, crime and unemployment one day at a time
Earlier this year the Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, reported that South Africa achieved a 76.2% pass rate which is a 5.1% drop to the previous year. Access to basic education has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the need for alternate learning institutions has become essential. The School Of Hope, a foundation
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Activate! Change Drivers hosts youth leadership, GBV response imbizo
NGO Activate! Change Drivers recently hosted an imbizo in the Free State, focusing on ‘Youth leadership and accountability in the gender-based violence response’. According to Nkokheli Mankayi, Activate! project coordinator: gender, justice and equality, despite the National Youth Policy 2020 recognising the vital role young people play in building South Africa, the youth are disproportionately
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BIC supports education in SA through its Buy a Pen, Donate a Pen initiative
As part of their continued investment into the education of South Africa’s learners, BIC stationery is donating pens and pencils to under-resourced schools across the country. This year, the campaign ran from March ending in June 2021, which was made possible through the brand’s longstanding ‘Buy a Pen, Donate a Pen’ initiative. This year’s donation
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