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Teamwork makes the Dreamwork
Achievement report – September ‘Teamwork makes the dream work’ Objective Coordinate 100 sports lessons within the Third Quarter SDG: Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Reduce Inequalities, Partnerships for the goals Summary ...
Christmas Volunteering Ideas | 2017 & 2018
All across the Western world, thousands of people head to homeless shelters and food kitchens to volunteer during the holiday season. Christmas seems to bring out the best in us, inspiring donations of both time and money. It makes sense. The Christmas spirit is all...
Experiencing a fundraising event from within
Saludos from Jalova! We just wanted to tell you a little bit about the exciting 24hr survey we carried out from 7pm on the 27th of September till 7pm on the 28th of September. We organized this 24hr survey in order to raise funds to purchase solar panels for the...
Healthy Girls Empowerment – just what the doctor ordered!
Achievement report – August Healthy Girls Empowerment – just what the doctor ordered! Objective Coordinate 24 Girls Empowerment workshops within the Third Quarter SDG: No poverty, Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender...
Which Gap Year Program Is Best For My Career?
So you’ve heard about the many benefits of taking a gap year, either because of Malia Obama’s recent decision to take a break before college or because your college application letter recommends it. You’ve weighed up the pros and cons of taking a gap year and...
All About Cheetahs: Fun Facts, Why Cheetahs Are Facing Extinction And How You Can Help
If you have a passion for cats, or, in fact, fast cars, it’s likely you’ve read up a bit about the magnificent animal known as the cheetah. Quick, agile, and, at the same time, beautiful, these magnificent cats are the world’s fastest land animal and are, sadly, under...
Take Control of Your Future: A Step-by-Step Guide
‘The Future’ is a vast and scary place for young adults. Staring down the question of what to do with your life can leave you feeling stressed, confused, and uncertain. The good news is, there’s nothing stopping you from being the master of your own destiny. With a...
Back To School: How To Motivate High School Students To Learn
Getting high school students back into gear after summer holidays is no easy task, especially when nearly half of them have a chronic lack of motivation. According to the National Research Council, 40 per cent of high school kids are consistently disengaged and...
How Do I Prepare My High School Student For The Real World?
As the long summer days shorten again, high school students prepare to head back to school, and, you, the parent, is likely to start thinking more seriously about their future. Will school be enough to prepare your high school student for the real world? Even if your...
A Passion for Life.
Routines that make you stationary despite your constant movement. Empty moments that let you wonder. Safety nets that become barriers. None of that can be found in South Africa. Whether sharing in the vibrant township community or greeting new people in the heart of...
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