Surprisingly, more than 14 million people in South Africa (approximately 35% of the population) are vulnerable to food insecurity. Of this number, rural communities are particularly susceptible as they account for 70% of the country’s poorest households. The impact of …
Nelson Mandela had three rules which he used to guide his actions: (1) free yourself; (2) free others; and (3) serve every day. Known as a leader who served others, he strongly believed that “what counts in life is not …
Kindness is a virtue we all possess. We expressly show it to those who are close to us but what about those who we don’t know, those nameless faces we pass by each day. As Jean Jacques Rousseau said, ‘What …
When considering that the average global lifespan is 25 932 days (71 years), 1 000 days doesn’t seem like a significant amount. But if you consider that the foundations for a child’s intellectual and emotional development are laid during the …
Navigating Hillbrow as a blind person is no easy task. Using just a cane, Nomsa Mbatha negotiates unpredictable traffic, dangerous alleyways and a complex maze of streets to find her way to the MES offices. She is about to join …
At the end of 2014, the Gumbi Community made history by being the first community-owned game reserve in South Africa to introduce a pack of endangered African wild dog onto their land. Less than a year later the pack’s sustainability …
The 21st of May saw people all over the globe voluntarily go without shoes for a day. The purpose was to highlight the plight of those who do not have the choice to go with or without shoes and the …
Amcare is part of the Government initiative to circumcise 80% of males between the ages of 15 and 49 by 2016. Circumcision reduces the chance of HIV transmission by up to 80% and based on this, should the Government achieve …
Approximately 4 babies in South Africa are abandoned daily. The actual figures could be higher as not all instances are reported. Thankfully there are organisations in South Africa fighting to make women aware of their options and providing solutions to …
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