Community Development Programmes

Trailblazing in rural upliftment

The idea of handing the diamond over to the government to sell was that it would generate money to be put back into developing the local community

When the 2008 financial crisis hit, we anticipated an immediate and significant negative effect on SA’s non-profit sector, writes Tracey Henry.

A national strategy is teaching communities basic skills and putting food on the table.

Where poverty persists it is not only social development that is at risk, but the democratic process itself.

Programmes must be based on advancing the ‘power and rights of women, girls and other poor and excluded people’.

Winner — Most Innovative Award: Ditikeni Investment Company.

Winner — Enterprise Development Award: First National Bank’s Hogan Technology.

Winner — Best Corporate Employee Involvement Programme Award: FirstRand.

KwaZulu-Natal-born Bridgette Gasa’s passion for architecture and the built environment was ignited during her matric year.

Since 1984 Dr Nosisa Matsiliza, student of medical biochemistry and dietician, has been working to ensure that SA’s youth receive an education.

Aside from health benefits, cash transfers have enabled beneficiaries to acquire assets such as livestock and seed, freed children to attend school.

It is not fashionable in our country to look for lessons from the rest of mother continent Africa.

Community-administered healthcare is incredibly effective in combating a range of illnesses, including river blindness and malaria.