September the 8th marked World Literacy Day. UNESCO has celebrated International Literacy Day for 45 years, using the event to remind the international community that literacy is a human right and the foundation of all learning and also reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally.
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In 2010, I sat to watch the “Eat, Pray, Love” Movie and was inspired by one of its scenes. I thought it was an amazing idea and said to myself that one day I would like to do the same thing.
With almost 2 million of the province’s inhabitants infected with the virus (38%), KwaZulu-Natal is the province that recorded the highest HIV prevalence. THAF strongly believes that educating the young generation is the key to stop the spread of HIV and starting to reverse the current trend.
When you walk into Mange Crèche in Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, you will find children going to the bathroom in the grass behind the crèche building. This behavior is due to the children’s lack of access to proper sanitation and it is an issue that The Happy Africa Foundation is seeking to address.
Kids jumping up and down, chickens scouring through the weeds, forty-eight volunteers working furiously threading wire through plastic bottles all while coping with the jet-lag from a twenty-eight hour flight (whilst also keeping a close eye on the chickens due to my phobia of birds). What have I signed up for?
One may think that Africa is struggling to deliver proper healthcare to its population because of a lack of money and resources. In fact, one of the biggest challenges facing public healthcare today on the continent is the shortage of healthcare workers.
Moving Twice turns your workout into daily activism. With every mile, you make cash flow to where it’s needed most. And with every mile, you empower the cause you care about. To get started, just pick your project and go on a run. What cause drives you?
Once a month, you may walk into Ulwazi Lodge at Thanda and find about 22 local students singing, dancing and learning about conservation. These are the students from the Mafa School, who do conservation education lessons with the photography volunteers from our partners, African Impact.
Herbert Mweemba first joined the Sponsor a Child program in 2013 after being deemed by his school to require financial assistance to continue his studies. With the help of his sponsor, Herbert is now embarking on a career in teaching at the Mosi-o-Tunya College of Education.