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basics for non-profits
What Is The First Step To Fundraising
I have been hearing a lot of people who are interested in fundraising or are about to start fundraising ventures echoing the
Press Release For A Funders Visit
Charlize and Trevor deliver hope and inspiration to South African youth It was an unforgettable day at Salesian Life Choices when two
Improving NGO Buy-In For M&E: Part 2
Tip #2: Feedback on data quality NGO staff need to know that the M&E data they tirelessly collect is actually being
Improving NGO Buy-In For M&E: Part 3
Tip #3: Sharing M&E results Why is sharing M&E results with staff and funders important? It allows programme staff to see
leadership
Leader vs Servant Leader?
We tend to think leadership means, power, being the boss and leading from the front lines. We associate the term with a
Importance Of Goal Setting
Goal setting provides a Balance, a sense of direction and help you develop focus and a sense of purpose. Goal Setting gives
Courage Part 1
“The truth is that courage resides within you; you must simply decide to embrace it.” — Jennifer McClanahan-Flint Courage is a term
What Is Resilience?
Have you ever wondered why some people cope and adapt to significant stressors, whilst others become completely overwhelmed? Well, understanding the concept
family
How To Spend Family Time
These questions always went through my mind as a parent: What is Family Time? I have too many kids to spend time
5 Tips For Parents With Children In Matric
Is your child in their matric year? Are you concerned about how to support your child? The matric year is extremely stressful
What Is Resilience?
Have you ever wondered why some people cope and adapt to significant stressors, whilst others become completely overwhelmed? Well, understanding the concept
Tips On How To Set Up A Routine
Research suggests that children whose families follow a daily routine may be healthier, better behaved and could even perform better at school.
youth health
Access Now Part 1
Everyone is talking about Access to Youth Friendly Health Services… but what does it actually mean? Access to Youth friendly health services,
Access Now Part 2
In Access Now Part 1 we looked at what Access is, and what does it mean to youth. We ended off with
Access Now Part 3
Key things needed for an effective Youth Friendly Health Program Salesian Life Choices started its Youth Friendly Health program in 2007, over
NPO Invites Youth To Open Up About Mental Illness
A Cape Town-based youth organisation has started an initiative to raise awareness about the impact of depression and anxiety on young people.
entrepreneurship
Early Morning Habits Of Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are a special breed of people. Many successful people over the years, writers, politicians, business leaders, sports men and women, often
Lights, Camera, Action!
Marco Spaumer is a South African actor and presenter best known for his starring role as Chris du Plooy’s son Tim in
Why Lean Startup is not so simple?
You might already know the ‘new’ science of creating radically successful businesses. The Lean Startup, from a book by Eric Ries, is
Pause. Reboot. Sprint!
It’s first thing on a Monday morning. Our internet is temporarily down at the office so nothing can get off the ground
Stories from the field
Ashwin Du Plooy
FORGIVENESS WILL SET YOU FREE Growing up in a community rife with drugs, violence and gangs is a common environment for many
Simphiwe Silwana
FAILING BECAME MY LESSON Repeating a grade is common in South Africa, however for a top student this was the last thing
Amanda Brand
THE SCIENCE BEHIND SUCCESS Amanda Brand, 28, from Strand is a successful scientist who is a member of several scientific and associations.
Nicole Joubert
SUCCESS WAS EVER MEANT TO BE EASY Guillain-Barré (pronounced ghee-lan bar-ray) syndrome is a rare and serious condition that affects the peripheral
Bukiwe Gwebityala
WALKING TOWARDS EDUCATION ‘Kunzima namhlanje kodwa ingomso liyakubhelele – It might be hard today but tomorrow will be better’. This is the
Danilo Acquisto
BEING DIFFERENT IS OKAY Danilo Acquisto, 23, is most popularly known as a presenter on the SABC2 TV-show Hectic Nine-9. One of
Nicola Jacobs
‘DON’T THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX; BLOW UP THE BOX AND BE PHENOMENAL’ Life has never been a walk in the park for
Anushqah Van Der Venter
STANDING OUT FROM THE CROWD For Anushqah Van der Venter, 16, from Manenberg life-changing decisions have played an important role in her
Pule Segale
A TRAGEDY THAT BLOSSOMED INTO AN UNBREAKABLE BOND BETWEEN SIBLINGS Losing one parent is difficult but losing both is a tragedy. This
Queen Gum
A TEENAGER AND HER DAUGHTER’S LOVE TEACHES US A LESSON Having a baby at a young age is challenging, but now imagine
Apoline Tchikumba
CHOOSING BEAUTY 17-year-old Apoline Tchikumba has travelled a journey of a thousand miles as a victim of war crimes in the Democratic
Ra’eesah Karriem
YOU CAN’T HELP OTHERS, IF YOU HAVEN’T HELPED YOURSELF Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems
Family affairs
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LEADERS QUEST
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