Now, more than ever, there’s a pressing need to ensure that the South African economy keeps on going. A strong economy means job creation, and a high employment rate is an important predictor of political stability. On a personal level, …
This week, we’re celebrating the huge impact you have made with your Different Donations. Thank you! Over a period of one week (from 28 February to 6 March), Different.org members allocated Different Donations amounting to R51,217, to the various NGOs …
It’s becoming increasingly apparent that a country simply can’t flourish without all of its citizens having sufficient access to essential rights and resources. Those who are in extreme poverty often do not have access to one or more of these. …
South Africa is considered one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, because of all the different types of animals and ecosystems it has. Although South Africa only occupies 2% of the world’s land surface area, it hosts …
According to World Bank statistics, there are 0.9 doctors per 1000 people in South Africa. This is much higher than the DRC and Zimbabwe’s 0.1, but less when you compare it to Australia’s 3.6 or Canada’s 2.6 per 1000 people. …
We know that good quality education does much to set someone up for success in life. Conversely, as Economics researcher Nic Spaull says, poor quality education is one of the contributing factors to children remaining in an intergenerational cycle of …
It is difficult to paint the problem of unemployment in South Africa in a positive light. The bottom line is, there is an unusually high level of unemployment. We will spare you the stats, because you’ve probably seen them. Instead, …
Apartheid wrought havoc on South Africa’s education system, and years later, we’re still facing the unfortunate consequences. Younger generations are being disadvantaged by the persisting effects of this, and this has a ripple effect – for them, their families and …
It is critical for the long-term success of conservation initiatives that we strengthen links between people living in communities and the adjacent game reserves, building a connection between people and nature. This will allow empathy and understanding to develop between …
We’re happy to say that we’re partnering with Reach for a Dream again to help them make the dreams of 30 children come true. If you donate any amount towards this project, you stand a chance to win an exciting …
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