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Environmental education and sustainability Intaka Island, once a degraded wetlands area known as Sewe Pannetjies, has transformed into a thriving ecosystem and educational hub, thanks to the efforts of its developers and the support of organizations like the Century City Property Owners’ Association and CapeNature. Before the development of Century City began in 1997, an […]

Empowering school leaders In a landscape where the future of education depends significantly on the capabilities of its leaders, initiatives like the School Leadership Forum (SLF) by Citizen Leadership Lab emerge as beacons of empowerment. Now in its Ninth year, SLF has been championing the cause of developing school leaders in South Africa. Sponsored by

The Open Circle’s Holistic Care Approach The Open Circle is an NGO based in Maitland, providing 24-hour residential care for approximately 30 adults with Intellectual Disabilities and behaviours that challenge. This marks their 9th operational year, during which they have witnessed a significant transformation in their residents since inception. The organization’s vision is to create

Inside Chic Mamas Do Care Durban’s impactful journey A volunteer-driven organization making a profound impact on early childhood development in neighbouring communities.   Chic Mamas Do Care is a South African volunteer-based social enterprise and non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to support early childhood development projects in neighbouring communities. They sell good-quality pre-loved garments

Tree planting creates a lasting legacy Food and Trees for Africa (FTFA) has a rich history of creating and fostering relationships with communities across South Africa. Tree planting projects create a lasting legacy – tangible proof of the benefits created by these relationships. More than two decades after running one of our first tree planting

Making The Difference Digital Platform The Making The Difference digital platform offers a suite of free, engaging, and professionally crafted learning materials, providing parents and teachers with essential tools to drive positive change through education. As part of Woolworths’ Good Business Journey, a long-term commitment has been made to finding innovation ways to share their

Influencing Africa’s future with gold Youth Development Agency Assisting 10 million young African leaders in cultivating strong character and integrity, enabling them with the essential tools and support to realize their utmost potential.     More than half of African youth – over 200 million people – are born into poverty, growing up in communities

Transforming lives, one swipe at a time Christel House South Africa serves as a beacon of hope for over 750 children from underprivileged communities on the Cape Flats. In an environment shadowed by challenges like gang warfare and severe poverty, this non-profit school stands tall, offering not just education but a lifeline to a brighter

Empowering the NSRI In the vast expanse of the ocean, unforeseen challenges often arise, affecting both human and marine life. At MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet, our commitment to making a difference extends to supporting those on the front lines of ocean rescues—the dedicated crew of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). The NSRI is a beacon