It’s been just over three and a half years since we officially launched Different Life on the 12th of March 2015, and we just wanted to issue a big thank you to each of you for supporting Different Life, and …
Ernest Hemingway made a crucial statement when saying that “the earth is a fine place, and worth fighting for”. The issue of conservation raises so many questions – especially in a country where a relatively large percentage of the human …
With less than one doctor per thousand people, and only 40% of the total health expenditure available to serve approximately 80% of South Africa’s population, it’s no exaggeration to say that the public healthcare system is over-extended. Because of this, …
Want to change South Africa and make a real impact? Statistics show that the best reward for giving comes from investing in Early Childhood Development (ECD). As well as giving children the mental stimulation and development needed to lay a …
Earlier this week, I got to visit a few of our NGO partners who are based in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. It’s always so encouraging to meet the people who NGOs are serving – it reminds you why you’re doing what …
If you’re thinking of starting an NGO, then it’s good to ask yourself the following questions: What is my reason for starting the NGO? If you see an NGO as a way to make a profit for yourself, DON’T …
We caught up with Nonnie (Nonhlanhla) Ngema, a field worker for Reach for a Dream, an NGO that encourages children to use their dreams to fight life-threatening illnesses. How did you end up being a fieldworker at Reach For …
THE TOUR DE TULI The Nedbank Tour de Tuli has been running for the past 12 years and is a renowned, premier mountain bike tour through some of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas in Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. It …
We love sharing news from our NGO partners. Moira Simpson, the founder and director of Kids Haven, shares with us what drove her to start Kids Haven and her passion for making a difference. As a child I believed …
Photo Credit: Ryan Sobey There is hope for South Africa. We need change and it’s coming from our youngsters. The crazy ones who often defy their families and live on very little to start businesses that will transform Orange Farm. …
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