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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
Soraya Reid
COLLATERAL BEAUTY Betrayal is a hard pill to swallow for most people, for a teenager enduring it from a parent it can
Aphelele Emmete
REDEFINING YOURSELF As a child, Aphelele Emmete (18) was labelled as a stupid troublemaker. For a while he believed it until the
Chevario Swanepool
KEEP GOING … NO CHALLENGE IS TOO BIG Chevario Swanepool, 18, from Manenberg, represents millions of youth in South Africa. Here she
Cassidy Van Der Byl
UNITY It is not often that children make sacrifices for their parents’ education. Cassidy Van Der Byl explains what can be achieved
Siphokazi Myogi*
DOING WHAT’S BEST The rate of sexual violence in South Africa is among the highest in the world. Each time it happens
Sakhile Kuzwayo
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES The total number of people living with HIV in South Africa is estimated at approximately 7 million. Many children of
Sivenathi Mabena
FAMILY VALUES The vast majority of South African children do not grow up in a home consisting of the “traditional” nuclear family.
Sanelisiwe Daniso
THROUGH THE LENS OF RACE Racial segregation was used for centuries to divide people all around the world. South Africa was probably
Cindy Woodward
USING PAIN FOR CHANGE Living through the death of a young child is not easy. When that child has been violently ripped
Thulani Maseko
TURNING THE TIDE Research says that growing up in an abusive family either causes the victims to become abusers themselves, or to
Shanqiue Peterson
REDEFINING FAMILY PATTERNS In South Africa only 31% of women with children are married. Leaving the majority of households run by single
Samantha Stander
DISABILITY IS A STATE OF MIND For many people being born with a disability would be a life sentence of limitations but
Family affairs
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LEADERS QUEST
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