The recent #feesmustfall protests have done much to highlight the fact that there are many capable, talented and eager students wanting to ensure a future for themselves through tertiary education. Unfortunately, the reality for many bright would-be university graduates is …
If these words are true – and many experts confirm this to be the case, then many children in South Africa who do not have access to toys may be missing out on an integral part of their development. Thankfully …
We like getting to know the people behind the non-profit organisations that we partner with. Today, Riana Robinson (pictured), founder of Ripple Reading, tells us more about managing a non-profit organisation. In 10 words or fewer, what is the …
“Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning.” – Diane Ackerman If these words are true – and many experts confirm this to be the case, then many children in South Africa who do not have access to toys …
She ran her hand along the rough surface of the newly plastered wall, her splayed fingers searching for any inconsistencies. Using the curve of the building as her guide, she made her way around the whole building in this way. …
We got to sit in on a training session for trauma counselling for children held at The Papillon Foundation’s Community Centre last Saturday. We love the work they do and look forward to enabling them to host more of these …
We’re partnering with Flying for Life to fundraise for flights to the remote Vhembe District in Limpopo. The purpose of the visits is to provide community members with life-changing cataract surgery. Although this is a relatively simple procedure, the remoteness …
We’re excited to be partnering with The Papillon Foundation, a community based organisation in Rosettenville, in the south of Johannesburg. We’re helping The Papillon Foundation fundraise so that they can offer the well-known LAMB International Trauma Training Course for child …
Joyce and her grandchildren, who used to walk her back from the taxi drop-off point whenever she needed to travel anywhere. They’re pictured in the living area of the house whose construction Joyce had to oversee. She ran her …
It’s been a long 3 months for the blue-eyed guy known as Number 20. After several surgeries to fix his broken leg, he finally gets to go back to his home in Tembisa, near Johannesburg. If he could speak, he’d …
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