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 …
Cotlands‘ early learning playgroup in Ducats North, near East London in the Eastern Cape, provides a haven for children where they can learn, receive a nutritious meal and play in a safe environment. What they lack in facilities, the teachers …
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 …
Impact Kids is a early childhood development center in the heart of Diepsloot. They offer very affordable, quality education for pre-schoolers to Diepsloot locals. This gives these children a much higher chance of success when entering the government schooling system. …
Winter always seems to highlight the stark contrast between those who have and those who don’t. Like many others, I’m sure, I often feel overwhelmed by the need I see around me. Being a bit of an over-analyser, I get …
As CEO of Funanani, a charitable trust established to break the cycle of poverty by providing services to orphaned and vulnerable children in Mamelodi, Elmien Claassens meets many remarkable people. Here, she reflects on the resilience of the children who …
There is a science to fundraising. Unbeknown to those who give to charity, their decisions and motivation are based on powerful psychological and behavioural economics. Research conducted by behavioural economist George Loewenstein and his co-authors found that donors are more …
Photo of a lady and child waiting outside a clinic in Diepsloot where the Impact Africa team were assisting with pregnancy counseling. Impact Africa provides a place for mothers to get help, in extreme situations they provide a safe place …
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 …
The woman in the picture below, Nomsa Mbatha, inspires us. Although almost completely blind (she navigates herself using a white cane), she is a member of the MES cleaning team and with assistance from her team mates, helps clean the …
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