Tag Archives: Community

I’m thrilled to be part of BIC’s ‘Buy a Pen Donate a Pen’ initiative, which highlights how one small action can make a big difference. As part of this campaign, BIC sent me an incredible back-to-school hamper, and I had the privilege of nominating someone to also receive one. I …

GivenGain, the global fundraising platform founded by two South Africans, has partnered with Mindset Movement – a South African club focussed on transforming lives through endurance sport, to raise funds for local non-profit organisations while taking on the formidable ‘13 Peaks Endurance Challenge’ in Cape Town on the 10th of …

As the holiday season approaches, South Africans are gearing up for the traditional end-of-year and festive gift-giving, but this year, there’s a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact through The Character Company’s (TCC) ‘Gifts with Character’ giving campaign. More and more people are preferring gifts in their name that impact on …

As the Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off, South Africa is ablaze with excitement for this international sporting spectacle that transcends boundaries. Rugby, often hailed as one of the “Big Three” sports in the nation, is more than just a game here—it’s a source of national pride and a unifying …

Mandela Day, held annually on July 18th, offers a unique opportunity for South Africans to come together and honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela by giving back to their communities. While many citizens volunteer for 67 minutes on this special day, some individuals aren’t always able to participate in person …

People traditionally look to their government in times of need because it has the capacity to bring about the most significant change. But even with the best of intentions, any government can fail its most vulnerable citizens by taking too long to do too little. Citizens are left to fend …

My mom told me about Jars Of Hope when we were in lockdown and I thought it was a fantastic idea to help families in need in such a simple and easy way. Jars Of Hope were started during the pandemic and started trending all over social media, so yes …

One of the most fun, rewarding and productive ways for a family to come together and do something worthwhile is to volunteer for community service projects. It is also an excellent example for children to learn from a young age to support your local community. Here is how families can …

In a first for the vehicle tracking and recovery industry, Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron, has partnered with MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet, South Africa’s leading community loyalty programme, to offer a co-branded online purchasing platform which will allow customers to also give back to schools and other causes. From 23 November, …

This Master’s Student in Clinical Pharmacy has a great appreciation for inter-professional collaboration. Alex Wehmeyer is currently completing his Master’s in Clinical Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). After completing his clinical rotations at Tygerberg hospital in 2019, Alex was recruited to practice at the CTICC field …

“If I am not pouring into myself, what can I give to my patients? …You can’t pour from an empty cup” These are the words of the first nominee out of ten, for Adcock Ingram OTC’s Sponsors of Brave – The Next Generation! As a fifth-year medical student, Sibongumenzi Mtshali …

You may not know it but every member of the Reach for Recovery team is a breast cancer survivor herself. Even more amazing is that they are the only voluntary support structure for thousands of underprivileged women who have lost her breast(s) through this dreadful disease. Shirley Gottschick, Chairperson of …

By downloading Sheep and Wolves: Pig Deal on DStv’s BoxOffice, you can help to save an animal’s life The lockdown is difficult for everyone, but even more so on parents trying to find ways to keep their young children busy and entertained daily. Parents are proving to be creative at …

Getting involved in the community and giving back is something that all people and children should be taking part in. Even the smallest contribution that you make can make a huge positive impact on someone else’s life. You may think that getting involved with charity will take up huge amounts …

There are so many people in this world that are in dire straights and need help with something. There are so many sick children and while it is so sad it is just not physically possible to help every case. I get contacted at least once a week by someone …

Take your family to the Kids Fun Day on Saturday 27 June 2015 – 11:00 – 15:00 at Hemmingways Mall in East London. Singing, Games and Fun Activities to keep your kids entertained all day! Cupcakes, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. There will be lots of great …

The Freedom Day event organised by Al Muthakkir (27 April 2015) was a great success. Over 150 youths from the area attended. The event lasted from 10am to 4pm. Pastor David opened the day with prayer. Mr Fed Goliath coordinated the kids soccer games, Makayle Theron arranged 3 stick games …

Al Muthakkir is Arabic for The Reminder. This a non-profit organisation founded by Nazeem Sonday. I met Nazeem on Facebook a long time ago and only recently became aware of his involvement in the community. He hopes to empower the youth and assist them to reach their full potential. His …

Join Milk Matters on their March for Milk. Milk Matters is a Cape Town based charity organisation that collects and supplies breastmilk to babies deprived of their mothers’ milk, giving them the best possible start to life. In addition, Milk Matters, a registered Non-Profit and Public Benefit Organisation, feels very …

Milk Matters, a registered NGO and NPO, provides pasteurised, donor breastmilk to hospitals for vulnerable, premature, babies who cannot get the breastmilk they need from their own mothers. For premature infants the availability or lack of breastmilk can literally make the difference between life and death. The most common infection …