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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
Fatima Machaba
BEING ALONE VERSUS LONELINESS Can you imagine finding out that your father is actually your brother? How would you deal with the
Saeeda Jacobs
MASTERING YOUR ANGER Love is a feeling that most of us yearn for. Saeeda Jacobs tells us about finding a precious gem,
Nontuthuzelo Ncasa
THE RECIPE TO TRUE LOVE Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, Nontuthuzelo Ncasa tells us about the danger of yearning to
Siphokazi Saayman
EDUCATION WILL SET ME FREE On a list of the top 50 most violent urban areas on the planet, Cape Town has
Aqeefah Collins
YOU ARE NOT TO BLAME For most people, the word ‘grandmother’ conjures up good thoughts, but for 16-year-old Aqeefah Collins it is
Gloria Bahai*
A STORY OF SURVIVAL A $32 billion global annual industry, human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. According to the UN,
Chriswin Stevens
THE POWER OF TODAY According to Statistics South Africa, most South African households are run by single mothers. In 2014, over 1.1
Kim Bergman
EVERYONE IS AN ASSET Kim Bergman is an excellent communicator. This comes as no surprise as the teenager has been the key
Khululekani Nyobole
FULL CIRCLE From a troubled youth to an eco-friendly entrepreneur, Khululekani Nyobole has lived many lives in his 27 years. He tells
Siyaxolisa Damoyi
EMBRACING YOUR DIFFERENCES Bullying has the potential to wreak havoc on anyone’s life. Siyaxolisa (Siya) Damoyi was tormented so badly that she
Beni Kambwa
EMBRACING LIFE’S LESSONS Experiencing violence is traumatic. Beni tell us her story of running away from her home-country to escape violence only
Karabo Setebe
KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE The loss of a parent is tragic to any person regardless of their age. For a child it can
Family affairs
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