We like getting to know the people behind the non-profit organisations that we partner with. Today, Julika Falconer, CEO of Futurelife Foundation, tells us more about running a non-profit organisation. In 10 words or fewer, what is the idea …
We got to spend some time with fashion design students who are attending a course run by Rhiza Babuyile in Orange Farm, in the south of Johannesburg. Students are taught sewing, pattern-making and marketing skills. Once they’ve graduated, they will …
1. Be engaged. Talk to those around you, and listen sincerely and attentively – even these seemingly insignificant gestures can change someone’s day. 2. R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Treat others as you want to be treated – simple as that. 3. Step out. …
This week, we caught up with Innocent Mtimande, a final year Public Relations student at University of Johannesburg, and Let’s Build Our Country Fund bursary recipient. How did you hear about the Let’s Build Our Country Fund (LBOC)? I …
Thinking of starting an NGO? Here’s some advice from a few experienced NGO leaders. NPOs (Non-Profit Organisations) are not for profit, so giving should be in your DNA otherwise you won’t last. Have passion for whatever the cause you are …
Wildlands recently gave us an update on their Wild Dogs. Thank you to those of you helped make the project such a success. The past few months have been relatively busy for the field rangers and Wild Dog monitoring team …
We love meeting people who inspire us to help others. We caught up with ophthalmologist, Dr Polla le Roux, who volunteers as a surgeon for Flying for Life’s cataract surgery programme in the Vhembe province in Limpopo. Please give …
Imagine this: you’re a 7-year old, in Grade 2, sitting in a classroom surrounded by 39 of your classmates. Although the teacher is trying hard to control everyone, there’s a constant buzz, and because you’re always curious and easily distracted, …
Today, we introduce you to Philip Tomlinson, CEO of Different Life, the Life Insurance company which is the business engine behind Different.org. Briefly tell us what Different Life does and how it fits in with Different.org. Different Life is …
We love meeting champions for the NGOs on the Different.org crowdfunding platform. We caught up with Miss SA finalist, Sarah Botes, who is a passionate supporter of The Grace Factory. How did you hear about The Grace Factory and …
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